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CACC 66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 3068 p4p, 339 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 5925 p4p, 491 weight class). Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Jabbar Omarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Germano tries to clinch but Omarov moves out of range.
Germano instigates a clinch.
Omarov looking for a takedown.
Germano wants the takedown. Omarov is fighting it off but Germano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Omarov's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omarov (0) vs (2) Germano
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.
Germano wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
Germano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Omarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Germano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
Germano wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano 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.
Germano wants to take a breather but Omarov is having none of it.
Germano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Omarov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Omarov trying to control here.
Germano stalling.
Germano is looking to take a break and control but Omarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Omarov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Omarov moves into full guard.
Omarov is trying to control the position but Germano postures up.
Germano looking to sit in guard and control but Omarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (2) vs (2) Germano
Omarov postures up.
Germano wants to sweep here but Omarov controlling him for the moment.
Germano wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Omarov has taken Germano's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Germano has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jabbar Omarov!
A relieved looking Jabbar Omarov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 4869 p4p, 379 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 21467 p4p, 469 weight class). Nielsen comes into the arena with Wardruna - Fehu blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rickson Silva !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nielsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nielsen jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nielsen defends it well.
Nielsen trying to control here.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nielsen working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Nielsen managing to control the position.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Silva
Nielsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Nielsen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Nielsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva 's guard.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nielsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva 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.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Nielsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielsen wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Nielsen prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Nielsen sits in half guard.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to get back to full guard but Nielsen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (0) Silva
Nielsen tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nielsen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Nielsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Silva still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Silva has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (5) vs (4) Silva
Silva advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (5) vs (6) Silva
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Silva fails to take his opponent's back.
Nielsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
Silva wants to control but instead Nielsen manages to regain half guard.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nielsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Nielsen's legs - danger averted.
Silva wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva wins on points by 6 to 5.
A less than humble Rickson Silva 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 4080 p4p, 352 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 2050 p4p, 209 weight class). 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ricco Torres!
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.
Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bystrom.
Torres moves into the clinch.
Torres is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Bystrom can't fight it off and eventually Torres manages to take the fight to the floor. Bystrom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (0) vs (2) Torres
Bystrom looking for subs off his back but Torres has passed one foot through into half guard.
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres wants to control but Bystrom is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Torres controlling the action here.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Bystrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bystrom defends it well.
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to advance position but Bystrom won't allow it.
Torres trying to control from Bystrom's half guard. Bystrom has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bystrom working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
Torres passes into half guard.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bystrom defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Bystrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres 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.
Bystrom is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to pass Bystrom's guard but actually Bystrom recovers to full guard.
Torres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torres wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Bystrom working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres 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.
Bystrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.
Torres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom has an active guard here but Torres has managed to pass into half guard.
Torres is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (5) Torres
Torres works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bystrom (0) vs (8) Torres
Bystrom 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 Torres gets his way!
Torres just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom can't escape the position.
Bystrom defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Torres looking for the choke but no joy.
Torres looking for the choke from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Torres working for the choke.
Torres has the hooks in. Bystrom is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Torres passes his arm under Bystrom's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Bystrom taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricco Torres!
An out of breath Ricco Torres 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roman Boesku (ranked 3502 p4p, 299 weight class) and John McCain (ranked 1506 p4p, 168 weight class). McCain has chosen Anywhere I Go as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boesku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCain is fending him off so far but Boesku persists. Nope, McCain circles away and we're back to standing.
McCain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boesku defends it well.
Boesku tries to keep at a distance but McCain has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boesku has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McCain clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boesku (4) vs (0) McCain
McCain trying to control the hands but Boesku won't let him.
McCain is really stuck here.
Boesku gets his hands free as McCain looks to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boesku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McCain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain is keeping busy.
McCain trying to control the position but Boesku manages to sink in the hooks.
McCain tries to roll but Boesku sticks to his back.
Boesku working for a choke but McCain is defending well.
McCain controlling Boesku 's hands.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain trying to control the hands but Boesku breaks the grip.
Boesku patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve 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.
Boesku is not going to allow McCain to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I really don't envy McCain right now.
Boesku not allowing McCain to control his hands.
Boesku doesn't have the hooks in and McCain manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (4) vs (2) McCain
Boesku keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Boesku has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
McCain passes into half guard.
McCain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCain 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.
McCain wants to control but Boesku is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCain is trying to control. Boesku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boesku wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
Boesku actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCain passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (4) vs (5) McCain
McCain trying to control the position but Boesku is working away.
Boesku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
McCain advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (4) vs (7) McCain
McCain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCain trying to control but Boesku is having none of it.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boesku is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boesku is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boesku is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
McCain working for a submission but Boesku is keeping him at bay.
McCain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boesku is trying to escape the mount.
Boesku is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
McCain controlling from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boesku has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of McCain's lack of action.
Boesku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boesku is looking to improve his position.
McCain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boesku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCain.
McCain prevents Boesku from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCain is trying to control. Boesku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boesku tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boesku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCain trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Boesku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (6) vs (7) McCain
Boesku is fighting to break McCain's control of his arms but McCain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCain looking to control.
Boesku trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Boesku postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Boesku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCain's guard.
McCain wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy.
Boesku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCain! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (9) vs (7) McCain
Boesku trying to control but McCain is having none of it.
McCain is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain wants to control but Boesku is having none of it.
Boesku is working for a guillotine from mount but McCain frees his head quite easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Boesku looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McCain reaches up to try and control the position but Boesku seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! McCain rolls and tries to escape and now Boesku has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Boesku (12) vs (7) McCain
McCain tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McCain is looking to get to half guard.
McCain tries to lock up and control but Boesku gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boesku trying to control but McCain is having none of it.
McCain tries to hold on but Boesku pushes him away.
Boesku controlling from the full mount.
Boesku'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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McCain tries to hold on but Boesku pushes him away.
McCain stops Boesku from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
McCain tries to hold on but Boesku pushes him away.
Boesku working for a guillotine from mount but McCain is in no mood to give up.
McCain wants to control but Boesku is having none of it.
Boesku is working for a guillotine from mount but McCain frees his head quite easily.
McCain tries to hold on but Boesku postures up.
McCain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
McCain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boesku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCain sees it coming and defends easily.
McCain is pressing down on Boesku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boesku defends it easily.
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boesku trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain is trying to hold Boesku in close to prevent damage but Boesku has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCain is looking for a triangle but Boesku pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boesku takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
An out of breath Roman Boesku 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4736 p4p, 377 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 4239 p4p, 358 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brandis's choice of entrance music: Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Mario Eikmeyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brandis slaps away a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brandis tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Eikmeyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eikmeyer misses with a takedown attempt - Brandis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brandis instigates a clinch.
Brandis drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Eikmeyer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brandis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brandis has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eikmeyer (0) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer is looking for a triangle here but Brandis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (0) vs (5) Brandis
Brandis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Eikmeyer defends the submission attempt.
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Eikmeyer defends the submission attempt.
Brandis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eikmeyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Eikmeyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eikmeyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eikmeyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandis.
Brandis trying to control from half guard but Eikmeyer is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eikmeyer keeps working.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eikmeyer is not content to let Brandis control the position.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is keen to just control but Eikmeyer is a slippery customer.
Eikmeyer tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
Brandis wants to take a breather but Eikmeyer is having none of it.
Brandis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandis 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.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandis trying to control the action but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Eikmeyer defends the submission attempt.
Eikmeyer wants to improve his position but Brandis is controlling well.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Eikmeyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg.
Brandis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Brandis wants to pass the guard but Eikmeyer is defending well.
Brandis wants to control but Eikmeyer is keeping him busy.
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Eikmeyer. Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (0) vs (8) Brandis
Eikmeyer is looking to reverse the position.
Brandis trying to control the action but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer gets back to half guard.
Eikmeyer is breathing heavily.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eikmeyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis 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.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brandis passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (0) vs (11) Brandis
Eikmeyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer sneaks back into half guard.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Eikmeyer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eikmeyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eikmeyer.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
Eikmeyer has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
Eikmeyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandis defends it easily.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer working for submissions but it's allowed Brandis to get to half guard.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura but Eikmeyer is defending well.
Eikmeyer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brandis passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (0) vs (14) Brandis
Brandis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eikmeyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eikmeyer, who protects the arm well.
Brandis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brandis gets to mount! Eikmeyer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Eikmeyer (0) vs (16) Brandis
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Brandis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eikmeyer keeps working.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Brandis 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.
Brandis is trying to control. Eikmeyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandis trying to mount his opponent but Eikmeyer defends it.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eikmeyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brandis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eikmeyer sees it coming and defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Brandis trying to control the action but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis is working for a kimura but Eikmeyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis wins on points by 16 to 0.
An out of breath Fletch Brandis 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 lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Crazy Horse (ranked 1702 p4p, 195 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 2239 p4p, 239 weight class). 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Seehaver throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Horse was covering up waiting for the punch and Seehaver finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Horse (0) vs (2) Seehaver
Horse keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
Horse controls Seehaver momentarily but Seehaver frees himself.
Horse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seehaver defends well.
Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Horse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seehaver wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seehaver is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Seehaver being controlled here momentarily.
Seehaver wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving.
Seehaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Horse haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Horse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seehaver defends well.
Seehaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horse working for a triangle but Seehaver defends it easily.
Horse keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
Horse working for a triangle but Seehaver defends it easily.
Seehaver wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving.
Horse controls Seehaver momentarily but Seehaver frees himself.
Seehaver trying to control but Horse is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse is trying to control the position but Seehaver postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Horse keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
Seehaver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Horse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seehaver has managed to get both his arms back between Horse's legs - danger averted.
Seehaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Horse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Horse keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
Seehaver drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seehaver jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Seehaver content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Horse has locked up a guillotine! Horse's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Seehaver is holding on here and Horse must be using up a lot of energy. Seehaver has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Horse gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Crazy Horse!
An out of breath and clearly excited Crazy Horse thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Allan Coe (ranked 2187 p4p, 219 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2730 p4p, 263 weight class). Coe comes to the ring accompanied by Nothing To Lose. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Coe (4) vs (0) Lima
Lima wants to control but Coe postures up.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coe tries to move to mount but Lima blocks the move with his legs.
Coe working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to buck Coe off but Coe is having none of it.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coe gets to mount! Lima was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Coe (6) vs (0) Lima
Lima 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coe prevents Lima from getting the reversal.
Coe looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coe 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.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Coe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lima turns into him and now he's in Coe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (6) vs (2) Lima
Lima wants to pass the guard but Coe is keeping the position.
Lima wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet.
Coe keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Coe wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima postures up.
Coe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (8) vs (2) Lima
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coe passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lima controlling the position for now.
Coe trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control here.
Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Coe wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima won't allow Coe to pass to mount.
Lima wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Coe trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Coe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lima wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (11) vs (2) Lima
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.
Coe looking to secure an arm triangle but Lima defends it well.
Coe working for a guillotine from mount but Lima is in no mood to give up.
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Coe's attempts to control the action.
Lima wants to hold on but Coe pushes him away.
Coe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coe controlling the position easily from mount.
Coe wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Lima gets back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lima is staying active underneath Coe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lima is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Coe slips nicely into half guard.
Coe is working for a submission of some sort.
Coe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Coe.
Coe is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to roll over but Coe keeps him under control.
Coe is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Lima gets full guard.
Coe is stalling in the full guard.
Coe trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lima keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Coe controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Coe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (14) vs (2) Lima
Lima looking for a sweep but Coe has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coe (16) vs (2) Lima
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Coe's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coe avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Coe is working for a guillotine from mount but Lima frees his head quite easily.
Lima can't escape the position.
Coe controlling the position easily from mount.
Coe trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lima regains half guard.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg.
Lima is looking to control Coe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Coe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Coe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Coe 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.
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coe pulls his head out easily.
Coe trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Coe is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Coe wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away.
Coe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coe takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
David Allan Coe made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 20945 p4p, 521 weight class) and Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 2170 p4p, 263 weight class). Silverio comes to the ring accompanied by Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Del Oeste has chosen Coming Home as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 20 wins and 14 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Del Oeste!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio rushes Del Oeste and presses him up against the ropes.
Del Oeste has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silverio regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Del Oeste
Del Oeste controls from within his opponent's guard.
Del Oeste's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Del Oeste trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Oeste is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Del Oeste postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Del Oeste told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Silverio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Del Oeste trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio working a defensive guard but Del Oeste manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (0) vs (5) Del Oeste
Silverio looking for a sweep but Del Oeste has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (0) vs (7) Del Oeste
Del Oeste prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
Del Oeste controlling the position easily from mount.
Del Oeste wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
Silverio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Silverio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silverio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Del Oeste gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Del Oeste won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Del Oeste trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
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.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Del Oeste from controlling successfully.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Del Oeste controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Del Oeste stays in close to Silverio's body and controls the position.
Del Oeste avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Del Oeste wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Del Oeste sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Del Oeste is controlling well.
Del Oeste passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (0) vs (10) Del Oeste
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste gets to mount! Silverio was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (0) vs (12) Del Oeste
Silverio is desperately trying to improve his position but Del Oeste has a good base and remains in mount.
Del Oeste controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Del Oeste's attempts to control the action.
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Silverio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Del Oeste keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Del Oeste passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (0) vs (15) Del Oeste
Del Oeste is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio sneaks back into half guard.
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Del Oeste is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Oeste is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Oeste wins on points by 15 to 0.
Our winner, Ryan Del Oeste, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Felipe Feltre (ranked 996 p4p, 118 weight class) and Tanner Pounds (ranked 4168 p4p, 344 weight class). Feltre's entrance music is Someday Never Comes. A fine choice. Tanner Pounds has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tanner Pounds!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Feltre gets a double leg takedown into Pounds's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feltre (2) vs (0) Pounds
Feltre looking to pass the guard.
Pounds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feltre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pounds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Feltre from controlling successfully.
Feltre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (5) vs (0) Pounds
Feltre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds tries to improve position but can't.
Feltre tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltre is trying to get an arm triangle but Pounds is defending well.
Feltre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pounds is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Feltre trying to control the position but Pounds is working away.
Feltre tries to advance to mount but Pounds denies him.
Pounds tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is trying to control Feltre's posture but Feltre avoids it.
Feltre is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feltre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Feltre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Feltre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pounds gets back to half guard.
Feltre is pressing down on Pounds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pounds is holding on for now.
Feltre prevents Pounds from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds won't allow Feltre to pass to mount.
Feltre controlling the action here.
Feltre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pounds defends it well.
Pounds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pounds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Feltre tries to free his leg and advance position but Pounds is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feltre is one step ahead there.
Pounds working a defensive guard here.
Feltre stopping the sweep attempt from Pounds.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pounds trying to keep a closed guard but Feltre is proving a slippery customer.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Feltre from controlling successfully.
Feltre advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (8) vs (0) Pounds
Pounds wants to control but Feltre postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pounds has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pounds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Feltre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pounds is just riding it out for now. Feltre eventually gives up the hold.
Pounds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Feltre trying to pass the guard but Pounds defending well.
Pounds wants to control but Feltre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pounds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Feltre wants to pass the guard but Pounds is keeping the position.
Feltre won't allow Pounds to sweep him here.
Feltre wants to pass the guard but Pounds is keeping the position.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Feltre from controlling successfully.
Feltre looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Feltre trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds is trying to keep Feltre in close.
Feltre has gone for a leg lock! Pounds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Feltre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (8) vs (2) Pounds
Feltre is trying to keep Pounds in close.
Feltre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pounds is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Feltre controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Feltre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Feltre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Feltre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Feltre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Feltre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Feltre is looking for a triangle but Pounds pushes his legs off easily.
Pounds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Feltre 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.
Feltre looking for a guillotine here but Pounds defends easily.
Pounds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pounds is aware though and is defending well.
Pounds is stalling in the full guard.
Pounds trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Feltre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pounds controls the pace.
Feltre looking to control.
Feltre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pounds defends it easily.
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pounds is aware though and is defending well.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pounds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pounds is aware though and is defending well.
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pounds is aware though and is defending well.
Feltre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Feltre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pounds controls the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Feltre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pounds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Feltre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pounds trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feltre takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Felipe Feltre decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 375 p4p, 52 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 666 p4p, 89 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. This should be a great matchup!
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hunt enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hunt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie 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.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Hunt
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (7) vs (0) Hunt
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie wants to control but Hunt has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Hunt is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt moves into full guard.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt postures up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (11) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (11) vs (4) Hunt
Gracie is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (13) vs (4) Hunt
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Hunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (16) vs (4) Hunt
Gracie wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (16) vs (6) Hunt
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Hunt passes into side control, despite Gracie's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (16) vs (9) Hunt
Hunt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (18) vs (9) Hunt
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie stalling.
Hunt is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
Ramon Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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