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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Anders (ranked 3869 p4p, 213 weight class) and Davdio Branko (ranked 4858 p4p, 235 weight class). 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 2 losses; Victor Anders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Davdio Branko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anders pushes Branko up against the ropes in a clinch.
Anders tightens his grip and picks Branko up, before dumping him to the ground. Branko manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anders (2) vs (0) Branko
Anders forces his way 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.
Anders is controlling the pace.
Branko actively working from the bottom here.
Branko is trying to get back to full guard.
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko is trying to get back to full guard.
Branko manages to get to full guard.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Branko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Branko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Branko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anders puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Branko is defending against the submission attempts here by Anders.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Branko sees it coming and defends easily.
Branko is refusing to be controlled, as Anders sits in half guard.
Anders performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Branko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anders pulls his head out easily.
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branko keeps working.
Anders is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Branko is keeping the position for now.
Branko is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Anders has his hands clasped together but Branko extends and breaks Anders's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Branko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davdio Branko! |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dollar Hero (ranked 4129 p4p, 399 weight class) and Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2369 p4p, 263 weight class). Hero comes to the ring accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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 1 losses; Dollar Hero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Jesus St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Hero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Pierre fails to land the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Hero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
St Pierre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. St Pierre is in Hero's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hero (0) vs (2) St Pierre
St Pierre advances to half guard.
St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hero has managed to free his arm - good work.
St Pierre seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero won't allow St Pierre to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero gets back to full guard.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (0) vs (5) St Pierre
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hero gets back to half guard.
Hero regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hero keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre passes into half guard.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hero defends it well.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hero defends it well.
St Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Hero defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Hero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hero.
St Pierre won't allow Hero to sweep him here.
St Pierre passes Hero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Hero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hero is refusing to be controlled, as St Pierre sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero keeping control of the position.
Hero is staying active underneath St Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St Pierre is looking to pass Hero's guard but actually Hero recovers to full guard.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre is looking to pass into half guard but Hero pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hero is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (2) vs (5) St Pierre
Hero trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hero trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Chris Leben KO Academy inform us that St Pierre has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
St Pierre working a defensive guard here.
St Pierre has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hero doesn't defend quickly enough and St Pierre has managed to lock this one up! Can Hero escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to St Pierre on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesus St Pierre!
Jesus St Pierre is the new lightweight champion!
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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Denubis Majere (ranked 2122 p4p, 256 weight class) and Joey Bam Bam (ranked 3031 p4p, 346 weight class). Majere comes into the arena with Man in Black blaring out of the sound system. Bam Bam is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sleep Now In The Fire. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Joey Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bam Bam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Bam Bam
Bam Bam controlling the pace.
Majere is staying active underneath Bam Bam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Majere's coaches at Oblivion Gate 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.
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Majere controlling the position well.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Bam Bam has control of the leg.
Bam Bam trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam controlling the pace.
Majere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bam Bam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bam Bam won't allow Majere to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bam Bam is fighting to break Majere's control of his arms but Majere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Majere trying to control the position.
Bam Bam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bam Bam looking to pass the guard.
Majere pushes a forearm under Bam Bam's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bam Bam is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denubis Majere!
During a confident post fight interview, Denubis Majere thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 2008 p4p, 245 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 2186 p4p, 264 weight class). Tigran Minasian had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 11 wins and 5 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henry Jr can't get the takedown.
Minasian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minasian is pressed up against the ropes. Henry Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minasian down to the mat. Minasian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tigran Minasian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Henry Jr.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henry Jr as he jumps to the side.
Minasian goes for a double leg but Henry Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Henry Jr continues to drive forward.
Minasian is looking to clinch but Henry Jr is avoiding it.
Minasian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henry Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Henry Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minasian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henry Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Minasian prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr has Minasian pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Minasian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henry Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minasian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henry Jr has managed to clinch.
Henry Jr is working for takedown but Minasian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Henry Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henry Jr is trying to drag Minasian to the mat but Minasian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Henry Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minasian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Minasian wants a takedown but no success here.
Henry Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Minasian is pressed up against the ropes. Henry Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minasian down to the mat. Minasian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henry Jr leaves Minasian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Henry Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minasian is defended easily by Henry Jr.
Henry Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Minasian defends it well.
Henry Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minasian.
And Henry Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Minasian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Henry Jr darts in and clinches Minasian up against the ropes.
Minasian pulls guard successfully.
Henry Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minasian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian controls Henry Jr momentarily but Henry Jr frees himself.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Minasian seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Minasian wants to sweep here but Henry Jr controlling him for the moment.
Henry Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Minasian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henry Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Henry Jr is looking to take a break and control but Minasian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Minasian trying to control here.
Minasian manages to get to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Henry Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Minasian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Minasian is trying to keep Henry Jr in close.
Henry Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Minasian looking for a sweep. Not yet Minasian, not yet.
Minasian is trying to keep Henry Jr in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Henry Jr stays in close to Minasian's body and controls the position.
Henry Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (3) Henry Jr
Minasian is looking to reverse the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Minasian's face as Henry Jr controls the position.
Minasian is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr wants to control but Minasian is keeping him busy.
Henry Jr controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Minasian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henry Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minasian keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to improve position but can't.
Minasian gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Minasian tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Minasian trying to control but Henry Jr postures up.
Minasian is controlling Henry Jr's trapped leg to prevent Henry Jr from advancing to side control.
Minasian'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.
Henry Jr prevents Minasian from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Minasian is defending the position.
Henry Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry Jr wants to control but Minasian is keeping him busy.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Minasian is refusing to be controlled, as Henry Jr sits in half guard.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (6) Henry Jr
Minasian is trying to escape the mount.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr fails to move to back control.
Minasian tries to hold on but Henry Jr pushes him away.
Minasian is working to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr tries to control but Minasian wriggling away.
Minasian wants to hold on but Henry Jr pushes him away.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Minasian tries to lock up and control but Henry Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henry Jr avoids the attempt from Minasian to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is looking to work his way around to Minasian's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Minasian is looking to improve his position but Henry Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Henry Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minasian prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Minasian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Henry Jr.
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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian gets back to half guard.
Henry Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Minasian keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Henry Jr content to control rather than advance.
Minasian is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry Jr is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Minasian actively working from the bottom here.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Minasian is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian controlling the position well.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control here.
Henry Jr is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Minasian is refusing to be controlled, as Henry Jr sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr wins on points by 6 to 0.
Andrew Henry Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Amand Toussaint (ranked 21219 p4p, 601 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1194 p4p, 166 weight class). Kakuto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Toussaint. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toussaint (4) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toussaint prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Toussaint stays in close to Kakuto's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toussaint gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Toussaint'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toussaint gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toussaint is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toussaint avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuto trying to keep a closed guard but Toussaint 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.
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
Toussaint is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kakuto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakuto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toussaint won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto looking for a guillotine here but Toussaint defends easily.
Kakuto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kakuto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toussaint tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Toussaint trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kakuto looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Toussaint is defending well. Kakuto quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Toussaint has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kakuto celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tsuyoi Kakuto waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Ty (ranked 18773 p4p, 524 weight class) and Moonlight Maze (ranked 1919 p4p, 230 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maze's choice of entrance music: Winger Can't Get Enough . 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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Moonlight Maze!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ty moves into the clinch.
Maze has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ty is trying to keep an underhook but Maze manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (0) vs (2) Maze
Ty tries to roll over but Maze keeps him under control.
Maze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ty defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maze is trying to work for a kimura but Ty is defending well.
Maze is trying to work for a kimura but Ty is defending well.
Ty tries to get to full guard but Maze has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze seems to be looking for submissions.
Maze wants to pass to mount but Ty is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maze is working away from the top position though.
Ty won't allow Maze to pass to mount.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze is working for a kimura but Ty is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ty has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maze is thwarting Ty's attempts to control the position.
Maze prevents Ty from improving his position.
Maze wants to work for an arm triangle but Ty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maze is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maze prevents Ty from improving his position.
Maze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ty is just riding it out for now. Maze eventually gives up the hold.
Maze is looking for a kimura but Ty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ty is looking for a sweep. Maze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Ty defends the submission attempt.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ty moves into full guard.
Maze lying in Ty's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ty decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Maze taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudio Ty!
Claudio Ty retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Claudio Ty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Moonlight Maze was interviewed post fight and said 'blessed'. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 584 p4p, 81 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 2090 p4p, 249 weight class). Mankowski has chosen Kękę -Wyjebane as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mew Choo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Choo moves into the clinch.
Choo ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Choo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Choo working for a triangle but Mankowski defends it easily.
Mankowski wants to pass the guard but Choo is keeping the position.
Mankowski drops back looking for a leg! Choo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Choo manages to kick Mankowski off! Mankowski jumps back into Choo's guard.
Mankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski 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.
Choo 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.
Choo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mankowski is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Choo keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully.
Mankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choo is trying to keep Mankowski in close.
Choo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mankowski is aware though and is defending well.
Mankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mankowski 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Choo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mankowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mankowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mankowski wants to pass the guard but Choo is keeping the position.
Mankowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mankowski advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Choo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski.
Mankowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Choo gets back to full guard.
Choo working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo looking for a triangle here. Mankowski is fighting it but it looks tight! Choo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mankowski is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mew Choo!
Mew Choo very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1254 p4p, 168 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 14557 p4p, 567 weight class). Ribbler comes to the ring accompanied by Bad Religion - Infected. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ribbler closes the distance and clinches.
Byhenikov wants a takedown.
Ribbler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Byhenikov uses from the top position.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Byhenikov trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Ribbler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fenrir MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Ribbler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (0) Byhenikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Ribbler prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but Ribbler has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (7) vs (0) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribbler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
Ribbler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Byhenikov's legs.
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep but Ribbler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (9) vs (0) Byhenikov
Byhenikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov tries to improve his position but Ribbler has taken his back! Ribbler has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Byhenikov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ribbler pushes Byhenikov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ibbe Ribbler!
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1680 p4p, 99 weight class) and Xing Pugberg (ranked 2072 p4p, 124 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the ring accompanied by Face The Pain. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 9 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Xing Pugberg!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison Jr. gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pugberg to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (2) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. looking for a guillotine here but Pugberg defends easily.
Pugberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison Jr. wants to hit a switch here but Pugberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morrison Jr. there! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (5) Pugberg
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr.'s coaches at Mello MMA 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.
Morrison Jr. gets back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to get back to full guard.
Pugberg trying to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. defending well.
Pugberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morrison Jr. defends it well.
Morrison Jr. gets full guard.
Morrison Jr. keeping full guard, as Pugberg tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pugberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pugberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
Pugberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Morrison Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pugberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (5) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pugberg's guard.
Morrison Jr. with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Pugberg defends it.
Morrison Jr. is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morrison Jr. wants to take a breather but Pugberg is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the pace.
Pugberg looking for a kimura from the bottom but Morrison Jr. passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (5) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pugberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison Jr. wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Pugberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pugberg tries to bench press Morrison Jr. off him but Morrison Jr. keeps the position.
Pugberg is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. working away.
Morrison Jr. is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pugberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morrison Jr. tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pugberg seems a little lost for a moment, as Morrison Jr. dominates the positioning.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugberg keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (5) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Pugberg is having none of it.
Pugberg gets back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Pugberg is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pugberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. not doing much here.
Pugberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison Jr. is working for a kimura but Pugberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Pugberg wants to control but Morrison Jr. passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (5) Pugberg
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pugberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morrison Jr.'s guard! Nice work there by Pugberg! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (7) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pugberg trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Pugberg looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pugberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (12) vs (7) Pugberg
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg working for submissions but it's allowed Morrison Jr. to get to half guard.
Pugberg is staying active underneath Morrison Jr., who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pugberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pugberg tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from half guard but Pugberg is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morrison Jr. performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pugberg won't allow Morrison Jr. to pass to mount.
Morrison Jr. has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (15) vs (7) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pugberg is surviving well by controlling Morrison Jr.'s body position as best he can.
Pugberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. prevents Pugberg from getting the reversal.
Morrison Jr. tries to control but Pugberg wriggling away.
Morrison Jr. works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (18) vs (7) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. tries to get the hooks in deep but Pugberg pushed the leg off.
Morrison Jr. keeps control of the position as Pugberg tries to break free.
Pugberg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura but Pugberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison Jr. to get the leverage.
Pugberg actively working from the bottom here.
Pugberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. pulls his head out easily.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Pugberg defends it.
Morrison Jr. works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (21) vs (7) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action.
Morrison Jr. is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pugberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pugberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (24) vs (7) Pugberg
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 24 to 7.
David Morrison Jr. retains his bantamweight title!
David Morrison Jr. decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 2570 p4p, 247 weight class) and Fray Tormenta (ranked 666 p4p, 19 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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 7 wins and 3 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hirsch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hirsch lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Tormenta
Hirsch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tormenta is looking for a triangle but Hirsch pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Tormenta is retaining full guard.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Tormenta is keeping the position.
Hirsch forces his way into half guard.
Hirsch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tormenta has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tormenta is refusing to be controlled, as Hirsch sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch seems to be looking for submissions.
Hirsch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tormenta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hirsch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tormenta is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch is looking to advance position but Tormenta won't allow it.
Hirsch is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Tormenta doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hirsch paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Tormenta - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fray Tormenta!
Fray Tormenta thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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