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CACC 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Andersson (ranked 23372 p4p, 584 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11175 p4p, 564 weight class). Cortez has chosen Wake Me Up as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cortez tries to clinch
and Andersson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cortez! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Andersson (4) vs (0) Cortez
Andersson tries to move to full mount but Cortez actually manages to regain half guard.
Cortez is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersson.
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cortez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andersson is thwarting Cortez's attempts to control the position.
Andersson wants to pass to mount but Cortez is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Andersson tries to pass to full mount but Cortez defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is in trouble now - Andersson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (7) vs (0) Cortez
Cortez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Andersson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Andersson moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (10) vs (0) Cortez
Cortez 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 Andersson gets his way!
Andersson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Cortez is defending well but eventually Andersson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Cortez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Andersson!
Frank Andersson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 6672 p4p, 144 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 6147 p4p, 180 weight class). Boudreaux comes to the ring accompanied by Degenerate Boy - Mark of Cain. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jethro Boudreaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boudreaux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dela Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boudreaux (4) vs (0) Dela Cruz
Boudreaux wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping him busy.
Dela Cruz is trying to escape the position but Boudreaux is controlling the position.
Boudreaux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dela Cruz for as long as he can get away with.
Dela Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Boudreaux stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Dela Cruz is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz struggling a bit here.
Dela Cruz is being controlled here.
Boudreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Cruz keeps working.
Boudreaux looking to control but instead Dela Cruz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Boudreaux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (7) vs (0) Dela Cruz
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
Boudreaux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dela Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Boudreaux has a good base and remains in mount.
Boudreaux moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Boudreaux (10) vs (0) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boudreaux doesn't have the hooks in and Dela Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (10) vs (2) Dela Cruz
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boudreaux is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boudreaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boudreaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Boudreaux is retaining full guard.
Boudreaux wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is keeping the position.
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux has control of Dela Cruz's left arm, preventing Dela Cruz from doing any damage.
Boudreaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boudreaux wants to sweep here but Dela Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Boudreaux looking to control.
Dela Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dela Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (10) vs (5) Dela Cruz
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (12) vs (5) Dela Cruz
Boudreaux is looking to pass Dela Cruz's guard but actually Dela Cruz recovers to full guard.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boudreaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux controlling from the top position.
Boudreaux slips nicely into half guard.
Boudreaux trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Boudreaux seems content to control.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Boudreaux is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boudreaux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dela Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Boudreaux sits in half guard.
Boudreaux frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (15) vs (5) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz tries to hold on but Boudreaux postures up.
Boudreaux is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dela Cruz is surviving well by controlling Boudreaux's body position as best he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux takes Dela Cruz's back. Score +3 for taking back: Boudreaux (18) vs (5) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz tries to roll but Boudreaux sticks to his back.
Boudreaux trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boudreaux is persistently looking for the submission but Dela Cruz is defending it well.
Dela Cruz tries to roll but Boudreaux sticks to his back.
Boudreaux looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dela Cruz is controlling Boudreaux 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (18) vs (7) Dela Cruz
Boudreaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
Dela Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boudreaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boudreaux controlling Dela Cruz's posture.
Boudreaux keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
Dela Cruz preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz passes Boudreaux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boudreaux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dela Cruz preventing the sweep.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving.
Boudreaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boudreaux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dela Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (20) vs (7) Dela Cruz
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boudreaux wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is keeping the position.
Boudreaux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boudreaux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boudreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Boudreaux trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux stands and throws Dela Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (23) vs (7) Dela Cruz
Boudreaux trying to control the position but Dela Cruz is working away.
Boudreaux slows the pace down.
Dela Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Boudreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Cruz keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dela Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Boudreaux keeps moving and retains side control.
Boudreaux controls the position from side control.
Boudreaux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boudreaux trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boudreaux takes the fight on points by 23 to 7.
Jethro Boudreaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Anders (ranked 3918 p4p, 205 weight class) and Chan Siam (ranked 3976 p4p, 208 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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; Victor Anders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Siam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anders defends well and Siam ends up having to push Anders into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anders turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anders manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anders (4) vs (0) Siam
Siam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anders goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Siam has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anders but great work by Siam. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anders (4) vs (4) Siam
Anders sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anders is trying to get back to full guard.
Anders gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Anders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Anders keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Siam trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.
Siam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders looking for a sweep. Not yet Anders, not yet.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders pulls Siam in close to prevent any damage.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Anders keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Anders looking for a sweep. Not yet Anders, not yet.
Anders wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Siam is now in half guard.
Anders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Siam seems to be working for a kimura but Anders defends the submission attempt.
Anders trying to get back to full guard but Siam takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (4) vs (7) Siam
Anders stops Siam from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Anders keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Siam takes Anders's back. Score +3 for taking back: Anders (4) vs (10) Siam
Siam is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anders knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anders for a finish.
Anders wants to escape the position.
Anders looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anders tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anders tries to hold on but Siam postures up.
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.
Anders stops Siam from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Siam swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anders is now in Siam's guard. A big mistake from Siam there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (6) vs (10) Siam
Siam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anders defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Siam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anders defends it easily.
Anders slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (9) vs (10) Siam
Anders trying to control the position but Siam is working away.
Siam tries to buck Anders off but Anders is having none of it.
Siam manages to get back to half guard.
Siam gets full guard.
Anders trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Anders preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anders trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Anders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anders pushing down on Siam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anders wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position.
Anders prevents Siam from improving his position.
Siam is staying active underneath Anders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Siam is just riding it out for now. Anders eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Siam actively working from the bottom here.
Anders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Siam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Siam trying to control from the bottom.
Anders wants to work for an arm triangle but Siam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Siam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siam.
Siam working for submissions but it's allowed Anders to get to half guard.
Anders 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anders is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anders is thwarting Siam's attempts to control the position.
Anders is working for a kimura but Siam is defending it quite comfortably.
Siam is not content to let Anders control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Siam wants to get back to full guard.
Siam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anders's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anders (9) vs (14) Siam
Anders fending off the submission attempt from Siam.
Siam is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Anders is trying to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Siam trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Anders right now.
Siam working for a choke but Anders is defending well.
Anders tries to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Siam has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anders has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Siam is trying to control but Anders is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam prevents Anders from getting the reversal.
Siam controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 14 to 9.
Chan Siam 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 5904 p4p, 132 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 6039 p4p, 135 weight class). Anatta comes to the ring accompanied by A Traditional Buddhist Chant. Ottke has chosen Beautiful Day- U2 as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anatta instigates a clinch.
Anatta has clasped his hands together around Ottke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (4) vs (0) Ottke
Anatta wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Anatta tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anatta trying to control the position but Ottke is working away.
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ottke, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is not content to let Anatta control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatta advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (6) vs (0) Ottke
Anatta has isolated one of Ottke's arms. Ottke looking to fight him off but Anatta twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
A less than humble Shanti Anatta misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 4212 p4p, 360 weight class) and Jack Morgan (ranked 4030 p4p, 348 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jack Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morgan has managed to clinch.
Morgan is trying to trip Bystrom. He has hold of a leg but Bystrom is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Morgan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (0) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan controlling from the top position.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Bystrom looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
Morgan trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Bystrom seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morgan passes Bystrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morgan is pressing down on Bystrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bystrom is holding on for now.
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura but Bystrom is defending well.
Morgan seems to be working for a kimura but Bystrom defends the submission attempt.
Morgan is just content to waste time from the top position. Bystrom takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom being controlled here, momentarily.
Bystrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bystrom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bystrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morgan defends it easily.
Morgan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bystrom's guard.
Morgan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bystrom sees it coming and defends easily.
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura but Bystrom is defending well.
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (5) Morgan
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morgan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bystrom is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan has his hands on Bystrom's head, controlling the position.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard.
Morgan pulls Bystrom in to control the position.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Bystrom is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bystrom passes Morgan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bystrom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bystrom.
Bystrom seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Bystrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Morgan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Bystrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bystrom is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Bystrom is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Bystrom eventually gives up the hold.
Bystrom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morgan is looking to control Bystrom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Bystrom postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bystrom advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (5) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan is trying to improve his position.
Bystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bystrom tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Bystrom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morgan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bystrom's best efforts.
Morgan gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bystrom is now in half guard.
Bystrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Bystrom eventually gives up the hold.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Bystrom is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bystrom is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bystrom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bystrom's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bystrom (5) vs (9) Morgan
Bystrom prevents Morgan from getting a body triangle.
Morgan working for the choke.
Morgan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Morgan's arms.
Bystrom can't escape the position.
Morgan tightening his grip on Bystrom, looking for the choke.
Morgan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Morgan keeps control of the position as Bystrom tries to break free.
Morgan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bystrom has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking for the choke from the back position but Bystrom is controlling his hands well.
Morgan is hanging on to Bystrom's back as he tries to escape.
Bystrom breaks Morgan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (7) vs (9) Morgan
Morgan pulls Bystrom in close to prevent any damage.
Bystrom trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bystrom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (7) vs (11) Morgan
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bystrom is keeping the position for now.
Bystrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Morgan passes Bystrom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Morgan is pressing down on Bystrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bystrom is holding on for now.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
Morgan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (7) vs (14) Morgan
Bystrom is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morgan controlling the position easily from mount.
Morgan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bystrom to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bystrom shrugs it off.
Bystrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morgan working for a submission but Bystrom is keeping him at bay.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is looking to improve his position but Morgan isn't that keen on the idea.
Morgan wants to finish this one by submission but Bystrom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morgan.
Morgan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bystrom manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bystrom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bystrom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bystrom defends it well.
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan seems to be working for a kimura but Bystrom defends the submission attempt.
Morgan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround Specialist Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Morgan 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan wins on points by 14 to 7.
An out of breath Jack Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tanner Pounds (ranked 3828 p4p, 331 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 2958 p4p, 267 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tanner Pounds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pounds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pounds keeps the fight on the outside.
Pounds moves into range and clinches up with Shot.
Shot is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Pounds gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pounds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pounds just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Tanner Pounds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Shot.
Pounds lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pounds (2) vs (0) Shot
The fighters are battling for position here. Shot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pounds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds controlling from the top position.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
Pounds is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pounds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shot is trying to keep Pounds in close.
Pounds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Shot, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pounds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pounds has managed to get both his arms back between Shot's legs - danger averted.
Shot being controlled here, momentarily.
Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounds is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Shot looking for a guillotine here but Pounds defends easily.
Pounds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pounds postures up.
Pounds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Shot has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Shot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pounds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pounds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pounds content to stall in guard here.
Pounds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pounds has managed to get both his arms back between Shot's legs - danger averted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shot wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pounds looking to sit in guard and control but Shot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pounds (2) vs (2) Shot
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pounds holds on and takes a little breather.
Shot looking to sit in guard and control but Pounds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pounds (4) vs (2) Shot
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Shot keeps moving.
Pounds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pounds has managed to get both his arms back between Shot's legs - danger averted.
Pounds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot trying to keep a closed guard but Pounds is proving a slippery customer.
Pounds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pounds content to stall in guard here.
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Shot.
Pounds stays in close to Shot's body and controls the position.
Shot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pounds stays in close to Shot's body and controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shot controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Shot has his foot on Pounds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pounds works his way back into a safe position though.
Pounds stays in close to Shot's body and controls the position.
Shot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pounds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shot 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.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pounds has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
Pounds 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.
Shot wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Shot has his foot on Pounds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pounds works his way back into a safe position though.
Pounds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
Shot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pounds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pounds takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A very excited looking Tanner Pounds 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 middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 1824 p4p, 220 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 25010 p4p, 537 weight class). Ronald Dela Rosa 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tetsuo instigates a clinch.
Dela Rosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Tetsuo to keep the fight standing.
Tetsuo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dela Rosa regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tetsuo (2) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Tetsuo pushes his legs off easily.
Tetsuo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tetsuo stays in close to Dela Rosa's body and controls the position.
Tetsuo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa working a defensive guard here.
Tetsuo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetsuo pushing down on Dela Rosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dela Rosa trying to control from the bottom.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tetsuo pulls his head out easily.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tetsuo pulls his head out easily.
Tetsuo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tetsuo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dela Rosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo is pressing down on Dela Rosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dela Rosa is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tetsuo pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (5) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Tetsuo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tetsuo wants to take his opponent's back but Dela Rosa doesn't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tetsuo (8) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Tetsuo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dela Rosa doesn't escape.
Dela Rosa trying to control but not successfully.
Tetsuo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dela Rosa rolls, trying to escape but Tetsuo keeps control of the position.
Tetsuo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa turns into Tetsuo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (8) vs (2) Dela Rosa
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dela Rosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tetsuo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dela Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now.
Dela Rosa drops back looking for a leg! Tetsuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tetsuo manages to kick Dela Rosa off! Dela Rosa jumps back into Tetsuo's guard.
Dela Rosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dela Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dela Rosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dela Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now.
Tetsuo pulls Dela Rosa in close to prevent any damage.
Dela Rosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dela Rosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dela Rosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tetsuo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Tetsuo.
Dela Rosa drops back looking for a leg! Tetsuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tetsuo manages to kick Dela Rosa off! Dela Rosa jumps back into Tetsuo's guard.
Dela Rosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dela Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now.
Tetsuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dela Rosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tetsuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo controlling Dela Rosa's posture.
Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard.
Dela Rosa drops back looking for a leg! Tetsuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tetsuo manages to kick Dela Rosa off! Dela Rosa jumps back into Tetsuo's guard.
Tetsuo trying to control the position here.
Dela Rosa drops back looking for a leg! Tetsuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tetsuo manages to kick Dela Rosa off! Dela Rosa jumps back into Tetsuo's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dela Rosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tetsuo has his hands on Dela Rosa's head, controlling the position.
Dela Rosa drops back looking for a leg! Tetsuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tetsuo manages to kick Dela Rosa off! Dela Rosa jumps back into Tetsuo's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dela Rosa looks winded!
Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard.
Tetsuo controlling Dela Rosa's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tetsuo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tetsuo keeping full guard, as Dela Rosa tries to pass.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo managing to control the position.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dela Rosa being controlled here momentarily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tetsuo is controlling Dela Rosa's posture.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dela Rosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dela Rosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tetsuo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Jurgen Tetsuo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ono Kuronoa (ranked 1855 p4p, 116 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 1513 p4p, 92 weight class). Brah comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dropped by Smoke Serpent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Edgy Brah!
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.
Kuronoa tries to clinch up.
Brah shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuronoa tries to sprawl out of it but Brah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kuronoa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuronoa tries to counter with a takedown but Brah is quick to defend against it.
Brah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuronoa rushes Brah and presses him up against the ropes.
Kuronoa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Brah to keep the fight standing.
Kuronoa pulls guard effortlessly.
Brah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuronoa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position but Brah postures up.
Kuronoa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuronoa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brah doesn't defend quickly enough and Kuronoa has managed to lock this one up! Can Brah escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kuronoa on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ono Kuronoa!
The defeated Edgy Brah had this to say: 'You probably get your information from the library!'. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2370 p4p, 263 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 1555 p4p, 191 weight class). Qasi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Whom The Bell Tolls. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Qasi but Qasi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Qasi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. St Pierre was covering up waiting for the punch and Qasi finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St Pierre (0) vs (2) Qasi
St Pierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Pierre is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre is looking to sweep but instead, Qasi has passed into half guard.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre is defending against the submission attempts here by Qasi.
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi wants to pass to mount but St Pierre is defending the position.
St Pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Qasi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (0) vs (5) Qasi
St Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
St Pierre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Qasi is trying to control the action in half guard but St Pierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Qasi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Qasi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St Pierre (4) vs (5) Qasi
Qasi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Qasi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Qasi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Qasi is defending well.
St Pierre is looking to pass Qasi's guard but actually Qasi recovers to full guard.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
St Pierre passes into half guard.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qasi keeps working.
Qasi actively working from the bottom here.
St Pierre prevents Qasi from improving his position.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qasi keeps working.
St Pierre works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (7) vs (5) Qasi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Qasi is holding on tight.
St Pierre is looking to take Qasi's back but instead Qasi gets back to half guard. Nice work.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Qasi is defending well.
Qasi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute St Pierre jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (10) vs (5) Qasi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
St Pierre works to advance to full mount. Qasi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (12) vs (5) Qasi
Qasi has given up his back here. Will St Pierre look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (15) vs (5) Qasi
St Pierre trying to control momentarily.
St Pierre doesn't have the hooks in and Qasi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (15) vs (7) Qasi
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre controls Qasi momentarily but Qasi frees himself.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as St Pierre holds on and takes a little breather.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre looking to control.
St Pierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Qasi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
St Pierre is really struggling to control Qasi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (17) vs (7) Qasi
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.
Qasi looking to control.
St Pierre passes into half guard.
St Pierre 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.
Qasi gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
Qasi has St Pierre pulled in close to control his posture.
St Pierre won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
Qasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying to hold St Pierre in close to prevent damage but St Pierre has managed to pass into half guard.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St Pierre trying to control from Qasi's half guard. Qasi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Qasi can't keep his opponent in guard - St Pierre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Qasi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
St Pierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (20) vs (7) Qasi
Qasi is wriggling around trying to escape.
St Pierre fails to take his opponent's back.
Qasi is in all sorts of trouble here.
St Pierre takes Qasi's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Qasi is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (23) vs (7) Qasi
St Pierre working for a choke but Qasi is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Qasi tries to escape the position.
St Pierre is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Qasi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is still trying to improve position.
St Pierre looking to break Qasi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Qasi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise St Pierre will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Qasi tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Qasi rolls, trying to escape but St Pierre keeps control of the position.
St Pierre working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Qasi tries to roll but St Pierre sticks to his back.
Qasi prevents St Pierre from getting a body triangle.
St Pierre doesn't have the hooks in and Qasi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (23) vs (9) Qasi
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Qasi is aware though and is defending well.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Qasi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (23) vs (12) Qasi
St Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Qasi keeps moving and retains side control.
Qasi tries to move to mount but St Pierre blocks the move with his legs.
St Pierre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Qasi's best efforts.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to get back to full guard but Qasi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (23) vs (15) Qasi
Qasi is trying to take his opponent's back.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Qasi postures up.
St Pierre can't escape the position.
St Pierre prevents Qasi from taking his back.
St Pierre tries to reverse the position but Qasi maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Pierre gets back to half guard.
St Pierre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Qasi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (23) vs (18) Qasi
Qasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
St Pierre takes the fight on points by 23 to 18.
An out of breath Jesus St Pierre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vito Mazzini (ranked 1634 p4p, 204 weight class) and Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 2195 p4p, 252 weight class). Mazzini comes into the arena with Fade To Black blaring out of the sound system. Del Oeste has chosen Coming Home 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Del Oeste!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mazzini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Del Oeste did well to prevent Mazzini getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Del Oeste
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.
Mazzini is keen to just control but Del Oeste is a slippery customer.
Del Oeste is trying to control but Mazzini manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Del Oeste
Del Oeste tries to lock up and control but Mazzini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Del Oeste is desperately trying to improve his position but Mazzini has a good base and remains in mount.
Mazzini wants to control the pace but Del Oeste is squirming around nicely.
Del Oeste is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mazzini looking to control but Del Oeste is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Del Oeste can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Del Oeste is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mazzini takes Del Oeste's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Del Oeste is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (8) vs (0) Del Oeste
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Oeste wants to escape the position.
Mazzini controls the position.
Del Oeste wants to control his opponent's hands but Mazzini gets his hands free.
Mazzini has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Del Oeste tries to escape the position.
Del Oeste turns into Mazzini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (8) vs (2) Del Oeste
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Del Oeste controlling him for the moment.
Mazzini being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste looking to sit in guard and control but Mazzini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (10) vs (2) Del Oeste
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Del Oeste keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Del Oeste working for a triangle but Mazzini defends it easily.
Del Oeste keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Oeste is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mazzini has passed into half guard!
Del Oeste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mazzini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Mazzini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (13) vs (2) Del Oeste
Mazzini trying to control but Del Oeste is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste tries to hold on but Mazzini postures up.
Del Oeste is wriggling around trying to escape.
Del Oeste is squirming around, avoiding Mazzini's attempts to control the action.
Del Oeste is desperately trying to improve his position but Mazzini has a good base and remains in mount.
Mazzini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is looking to get to half guard.
Del Oeste wants to hold on but Mazzini pushes him away.
Del Oeste is controlling an arm, preventing Mazzini from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Del Oeste is in all sorts of trouble here.
Del Oeste tries to hold on but Mazzini postures up.
Del Oeste is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mazzini has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (16) vs (2) Del Oeste
Del Oeste tries to roll but Mazzini sticks to his back.
Mazzini is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mazzini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Del Oeste tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Del Oeste is looking to improve his position but Mazzini isn't that keen on the idea.
Mazzini controlling the pace for now.
Del Oeste is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Del Oeste is squirming around, avoiding Mazzini's attempts to control the action.
Mazzini is looking to work his way around to Del Oeste's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Del Oeste is trying to escape the mount.
Del Oeste keeps trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini avoids the attempt from Del Oeste to control.
Del Oeste is desperately trying to improve his position but Mazzini has a good base and remains in mount.
Mazzini wants to control the pace but Del Oeste is squirming around nicely.
Del Oeste is trying to escape the mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini has control of Del Oeste's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Del Oeste regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mazzini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mazzini looking to control but Del Oeste is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Del Oeste is trying to escape the mount.
Mazzini seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Del Oeste is holding on tight.
Mazzini avoids the attempt from Del Oeste to control.
Del Oeste is squirming around, avoiding Mazzini's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mazzini moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (19) vs (2) Del Oeste
Del Oeste is really stuck here.
Mazzini tries to keep control of the position but Del Oeste is staying busy.
Mazzini is hanging on to Del Oeste's back as he tries to escape.
What can Del Oeste do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Del Oeste tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini controlling from the full mount.
Del Oeste wants to hold on but Mazzini pushes him away.
Mazzini wants to control the pace but Del Oeste is squirming around nicely.
Mazzini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Del Oeste working to try and regain half guard.
Mazzini trying to control but Del Oeste is having none of it.
Del Oeste really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Del Oeste is wriggling around trying to escape.
Del Oeste slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mazzini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (22) vs (2) Del Oeste
Mazzini looking to control but Del Oeste is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mazzini is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Del Oeste is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (25) vs (2) Del Oeste
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste 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 Mazzini gets his way!
Del Oeste tries to break free.
Mazzini wants to control but Del Oeste is keeping busy.
Mazzini tightening his grip on Del Oeste, looking for the choke.
Mazzini wants to control but Del Oeste is keeping busy.
Del Oeste is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Del Oeste 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.
Mazzini is persistently looking for the submission but Del Oeste is defending it well.
Mazzini is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Del Oeste defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is trying to break free.
Del Oeste rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mazzini moves into full mount! Del Oeste won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (28) vs (2) Del Oeste
Del Oeste is looking to improve his position but Mazzini isn't that keen on the idea.
Mazzini looking to control but Del Oeste is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mazzini content just to control the position here.
Mazzini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste tries to reverse the position but Mazzini maintains control.
Del Oeste is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mazzini controlling the position easily from mount.
Del Oeste working to try and regain half guard.
Del Oeste looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (31) vs (2) Del Oeste
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Del Oeste can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mazzini takes the fight on points by 31 to 2.
Vito Mazzini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Ryan Del Oeste had this to say: 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'. |
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