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CACC 69 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shawn Briggs (ranked 6126 p4p, 160 weight class) and Antonio Gallo (ranked 23742 p4p, 179 weight class). Antonio Gallo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Shawn Briggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gallo moves in looking to clinch but Briggs pushes him off.
Briggs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Briggs moves into the clinch.
Briggs pulls guard successfully.
Briggs seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Briggs keeping full guard, as Gallo tries to pass.
Gallo sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Briggs doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Gallo 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 Briggs - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shawn Briggs!
Shawn Briggs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gordon Ryan Bader (ranked 5598 p4p, 150 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 5489 p4p, 149 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Ryan Bader! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bader is looking to clinch.
Goromaru feints the counter takedown.
Bader shoots for a takedown but Goromaru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goromaru is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goromaru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goromaru changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bader throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goromaru's waist but Goromaru gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bader off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Ryan Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bader to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bader (2) vs (0) Goromaru
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Bader is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Bader is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bader is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goromaru is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bader postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bader trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Bader passes Goromaru's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader trying to control the pace.
Goromaru is staying active underneath Bader, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goromaru won't allow Bader to pass to mount.
Bader is working hard here to advance position.
Bader is looking to pass Goromaru's guard but actually Goromaru recovers to full guard.
Bader got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bader has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Bader thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bader avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bader has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Bader tries to pass.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Bader passes Goromaru's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader is trying to control the action in half guard but Goromaru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goromaru looking for submissions off his back.
Bader is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bader wants to pass to mount but Goromaru is defending the position.
Bader is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bader (5) vs (0) Goromaru
Bader avoids the attempt from Goromaru to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bader wants to control the pace but Goromaru is squirming around nicely.
Bader wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bader looking to control but Goromaru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bader controlling the pace for now.
Goromaru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bader wants to take his opponent's back but Goromaru doesn't allow it.
Bader can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goromaru is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is looking to get to half guard.
Bader trying to control but Goromaru is having none of it.
Goromaru regains half guard.
Bader is trying to control the action in half guard but Goromaru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bader works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bader (8) vs (0) Goromaru
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goromaru keeps working.
Bader tries for a kimura but Goromaru is defending well.
Bader trying to control the position but Goromaru is working away.
Goromaru struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bader is looking to take a break and control but Goromaru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goromaru prevents Bader from moving into mount.
Bader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goromaru keeps working.
Bader tries to advance to mount but Goromaru instead regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bader is looking to take a break and control but Goromaru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bader is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bader tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard.
Bader content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Goromaru has locked up a guillotine! Goromaru's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bader is holding on here and Goromaru must be using up a lot of energy. Bader has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Goromaru gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rikiya Goromaru! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald O Rourke (ranked 6303 p4p, 169 weight class) and Riquilson Machado (ranked 6291 p4p, 166 weight class). O Rourke comes into the arena with Big Iron- Marty Robbins blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the ring it seems that Donald O Rourke has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Donald O Rourke seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Donald O Rourke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Riquilson Machado!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Machado shoots in and gets a takedown into O Rourke's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: O Rourke (0) vs (2) Machado
O Rourke keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
Machado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machado trying to control but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
Machado postures up.
O Rourke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
O Rourke 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: O Rourke (2) vs (2) Machado
O Rourke seems to be working for a kimura but Machado defends the submission attempt.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke wants to pass the guard but Machado is defending well.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rourke has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Machado defend it? O Rourke steps over the head and cranks it - Machado is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for O Rourke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald O Rourke!
After winning the bout, Donald O Rourke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thad Thayer (ranked 21178 p4p, 267 weight class) and Victor Anders (ranked 3908 p4p, 192 weight class). 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Victor Anders!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thayer moves in looking to clinch but Anders pushes him off.
Victor Anders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anders has closed the distance and engaged Thayer in a clinch.
Thayer is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anders pulls guard.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Anders has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anders's guard.
Anders controlling the position well.
Anders wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy.
Thayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thayer is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders is looking to improve his position.
Anders keeps trying to improve his position.
Anders is holding on to half guard well.
Anders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thayer is looking to pass Anders's guard but actually Anders recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Thayer is fighting to break Anders's control of his arms but Anders is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anders wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment.
Anders is still trying to improve position.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thayer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Anders
Anders trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Anders lying in Thayer's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Thayer decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Anders taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thad Thayer! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 6580 p4p, 172 weight class) and Sapidum Pullum (ranked 3550 p4p, 102 weight class). Boudreaux comes to the ring accompanied by Degenerate Boy - Mark of Cain. Sapidum Pullum told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Jethro Boudreaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sapidum Pullum!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boudreaux throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pullum was covering up waiting for the punch and Boudreaux finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boudreaux (2) vs (0) Pullum
Pullum has his foot on Boudreaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boudreaux works his way back into a safe position though.
Boudreaux is pushing down on Pullum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pullum is fighting to maintain full guard but Boudreaux has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pullum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boudreaux pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boudreaux is trying to control the action in half guard but Pullum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boudreaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pullum 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.
Pullum moves into full guard.
Pullum wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boudreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pullum is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum is looking for a triangle but Boudreaux pushes his legs off easily.
Boudreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pullum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pullum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Pullum keeps moving.
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.
Boudreaux wants to pass the guard but Pullum is keeping the position.
Boudreaux trying to control but Pullum is working from the bottom.
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.
Boudreaux looking to sit in guard and control but Pullum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (2) vs (2) Pullum
Boudreaux pulls Pullum in close to prevent any damage.
Pullum trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boudreaux manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (4) vs (2) Pullum
Pullum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boudreaux is one step ahead there.
Pullum keeping full guard, as Boudreaux tries to pass.
Boudreaux trying to control but Pullum is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux looking to pass the guard.
Boudreaux trying to control but Pullum is working from the bottom.
Pullum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boudreaux is aware though and is defending well.
Boudreaux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pullum 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.
Pullum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pullum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boudreaux passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (7) vs (2) Pullum
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boudreaux stalling away here and it's allowed Pullum to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boudreaux slips nicely into half guard.
Pullum tries to roll over but Boudreaux keeps him under control.
Boudreaux content to control rather than advance.
Pullum is trying to get back to full guard.
Boudreaux trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux trying to control from half guard but Pullum is working away.
Boudreaux is looking for a kimura but Pullum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boudreaux to get the leverage.
Boudreaux prevents Pullum from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boudreaux in particular looking to stall.
Boudreaux stalling away here and it's allowed Pullum to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux pushing down on Pullum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pullum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pullum is staying active underneath Boudreaux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boudreaux is taking a breather. Pullum says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pullum tries to get to full guard but Boudreaux has control of the leg.
Boudreaux trying to pass the guard but Pullum defending well.
Pullum moves into full guard.
Pullum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pullum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boudreaux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boudreaux passes Pullum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boudreaux moves into full mount! Pullum won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (10) vs (2) Pullum
Pullum can't escape the position.
Boudreaux wants to control the pace but Pullum is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pullum slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pullum wants to improve his position but Boudreaux is controlling well.
Pullum looking for submissions off his back.
Boudreaux is keen to just control but Pullum is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pullum won't allow Boudreaux to pass to mount.
Boudreaux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pullum is trying to get back to full guard.
Pullum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pullum keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pullum looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pullum looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pullum! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boudreaux (10) vs (6) Pullum
Boudreaux is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pullum swings around for an armbar but Boudreaux sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pullum's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (12) vs (6) Pullum
Pullum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pullum keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pullum looking for a sweep. Not yet Pullum, not yet.
Boudreaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Pullum is retaining full guard.
Boudreaux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boudreaux advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (15) vs (6) Pullum
Pullum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boudreaux (17) vs (6) Pullum
Boudreaux looking to control but Pullum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boudreaux wants to control but Pullum has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Pullum wants to get back to full guard.
Pullum works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Pullum keeps moving.
Boudreaux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux stands and throws Pullum's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (20) vs (6) Pullum
Pullum stops Boudreaux from passing to mount.
Pullum is not content to let Boudreaux control the position.
Pullum stops Boudreaux from passing to mount.
Pullum is looking to regain half guard here but Boudreaux keeps moving and retains side control.
Boudreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pullum keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pullum! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boudreaux (22) vs (6) Pullum
Boudreaux wants to control the pace but Pullum is squirming around nicely.
Pullum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boudreaux content just to control the position here.
Boudreaux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pullum is looking to escape.
Boudreaux with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pullum slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boudreaux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pullum gets full guard.
Boudreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pullum is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boudreaux takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Jethro Boudreaux 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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ganesha Om (ranked 5045 p4p, 453 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 11320 p4p, 544 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ganesha Om! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Johan Farfy Iii!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Farfy Iii shoots in for a takedown but Om shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Om changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Farfy Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Farfy Iii is defended easily by Om.
Om half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ganesha Om has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Farfy Iii.
Om rushes Farfy Iii and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii goes for a takedown attempt but Om pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Farfy Iii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Om sprawls well initially but Farfy Iii persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Om (0) vs (2) Farfy Iii
Om is defending against the submission attempts here by Farfy Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Om defends it well.
Farfy Iii is working for a kimura but Om is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Om tries to get to full guard but Farfy Iii has control of the leg.
Om is defending against the submission attempts here by Farfy Iii.
Om is looking to control Farfy Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Om avoid being mounted?
Om won't allow Farfy Iii to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Om looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura but Om is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Farfy Iii to get the leverage.
Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Om defends it well.
Farfy Iii prevents Om from improving his position.
Om trying to control here.
Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura but Om is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Farfy Iii to get the leverage.
Farfy Iii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farfy Iii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Om has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Om trying to control here.
Farfy Iii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Om has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farfy Iii is thwarting Om's attempts to control the position.
Om wants to get back to full guard.
Farfy Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Farfy Iii wants to free his trapped foot but Om is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Farfy Iii is working for a kimura but Om is defending it quite comfortably.
Farfy Iii prevents Om from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Om looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Om regains full guard. Nicely done.
Om looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farfy Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Om is looking for a triangle but Farfy Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Farfy Iii looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii 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.
Farfy Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Om swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Om throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Farfy Iii passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Om (0) vs (5) Farfy Iii
Farfy Iii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Farfy Iii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Farfy Iii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Om, who protects the arm well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Om is looking to reverse the position.
Farfy Iii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Om knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Farfy Iii goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Om has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Farfy Iii but great work by Om. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Om (4) vs (5) Farfy Iii
Om advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Om (6) vs (5) Farfy Iii
Om tries to control but Farfy Iii wriggling away.
Om working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Om looking to control and managing it successfully.
Farfy Iii bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (6) vs (7) Farfy Iii
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Om keeping full guard, as Farfy Iii tries to pass.
Farfy Iii has gone for a leg lock! Om slips out almost immediately though and dives into Farfy Iii's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (8) vs (7) Farfy Iii
Om stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farfy Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Om trying to control but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
Farfy Iii looking for subs off his back but Om has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farfy Iii manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Om forces his way into half guard.
Om is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farfy Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Om.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Om is trying to work for a kimura but Farfy Iii is defending well.
Farfy Iii is looking to improve his position.
Farfy Iii wants to sweep but Om has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Om (11) vs (7) Farfy Iii
Om tries to move into full mount but can't pass Farfy Iii's legs.
Om trying to control the action but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Om moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Om (13) vs (7) Farfy Iii
Om trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Om moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Om (16) vs (7) Farfy Iii
Om tightening his grip on Farfy Iii, looking for the choke.
Farfy Iii can't escape the position.
Farfy Iii preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Om.
Farfy Iii is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Farfy Iii staying busy and making it hard for Om to control.
Farfy Iii fending off the submission attempt from Om.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is really stuck here.
Om looking for the RNC.
Om biding his time, controlling Farfy Iii.
Om trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Om has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Farfy Iii manages to reverse the position and now he's in Om's guard. Nice work there by Farfy Iii.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (16) vs (9) Farfy Iii
Farfy Iii drops back, looking for a kneebar! Om looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Om looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Om! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Om (20) vs (9) Farfy Iii
Om controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Om is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Farfy Iii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Farfy Iii manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (20) vs (11) Farfy Iii
Farfy Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Farfy Iii is thwarting Om's attempts to control the position.
Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura here.
Om is looking to improve his position.
Farfy Iii wants to pass the guard but Om is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Om trying to hold on to Farfy Iii's head to control him but Farfy Iii postures up.
Om has his hands clasped together around Farfy Iii's back. He's all about the action.
Om is looking to control Farfy Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Om avoid being mounted?
Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Om is defending against the submission attempts here by Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Om has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farfy Iii looks winded!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Om trying to control here.
Om gets full guard.
Farfy Iii preventing the sweep.
Om is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Farfy Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Farfy Iii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Om is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Om has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (22) vs (11) Farfy Iii
Om trying to control but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Om passes into half guard.
Farfy Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Om pulls his head out easily.
Farfy Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Farfy Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Om passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Om (25) vs (11) Farfy Iii
Om looking for a guillotine from mount but Farfy Iii is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Om takes the fight on points by 25 to 11.
An out of breath Ganesha Om 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ze Jiurgite (ranked 23269 p4p, 190 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 5927 p4p, 154 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jiurgite might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bezerra - O Malandro Era Forte. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ottke's choice of entrance music: Beautiful Day- U2. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke takes the fight into the clinch.
Jiurgite turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jiurgite manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jiurgite's best efforts.
Jiurgite 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.
Jiurgite seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (0) Ottke
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke gets back to half guard.
Jiurgite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ottke manages to get to full guard.
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Jiurgite controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Ottke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (5) Ottke
Jiurgite stops Ottke from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke tries to advance to mount but Jiurgite denies him.
Jiurgite wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Jiurgite gets back to half guard.
Jiurgite slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottke postures up.
Jiurgite is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture.
Ottke advances to half guard.
Jiurgite works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiurgite, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is controlling Ottke's posture.
Ottke trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite looking to control.
Jiurgite wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jiurgite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jiurgite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ottke passes Jiurgite's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jiurgite is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke controlling the action here.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Jiurgite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
Ottke prevents Jiurgite from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to work for an arm triangle but Jiurgite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jiurgite manages to get to full guard.
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jiurgite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jiurgite pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Jiurgite looking to control.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to sweep but no luck.
Jiurgite working a defensive guard here.
Ottke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jiurgite dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (9) vs (5) Ottke
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke looking for a guillotine here but Jiurgite defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jiurgite is aware though and is defending well.
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiurgite sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jiurgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Jiurgite's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard.
Jiurgite stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Jiurgite stands and throws Ottke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (5) Ottke
Jiurgite trying to control the position but Ottke is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jiurgite's best efforts.
Jiurgite is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jiurgite wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jiurgite is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard but Jiurgite has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (15) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke is working to get back to half guard.
Ottke prevents Jiurgite from taking his back.
Ottke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ottke prevents Jiurgite from taking his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is trying to escape the mount but Jiurgite keeps good control and instead manages to take Ottke's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (18) vs (5) Ottke
Jiurgite tightening his grip on Ottke, looking for the choke.
Ottke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jiurgite's guard. Nice work there by Ottke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (18) vs (7) Ottke
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Ze Jiurgite made sure to mention his sponsor, Groove Gear in his post fight interview. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John McCain (ranked 1548 p4p, 170 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 3040 p4p, 274 weight class). McCain comes to the ring accompanied by Anywhere I Go. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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 0 wins and 1 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McCain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shot's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Shot
Shot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCain defends well.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Shot is retaining full guard.
Shot working for a triangle but McCain defends it easily.
McCain has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shot keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Shot, not yet.
McCain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (0) Shot
Shot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain trying to control the position but Shot is working away.
McCain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shot, who protects the arm well.
Shot is trying to improve his position.
McCain trying to control the action but Shot is working from the bottom.
Shot prevents McCain from moving into mount.
McCain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shot prevents McCain from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Shot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCain advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (7) vs (0) Shot
McCain is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but instead Shot manages to regain half guard.
Shot wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
McCain is keen to just control but Shot is a slippery customer.
McCain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shot! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (10) vs (0) Shot
Shot is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot wants to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
Shot is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, McCain has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCain (13) vs (0) Shot
Shot trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shot is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McCain off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McCain is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shot is defending well though. McCain let's go of the attempt for now.
Shot can't escape the position.
We've been informed that Shot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCain is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shot has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McCain is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shot defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McCain is looking for the choke from the back position but Shot is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Shot is in real trouble here. McCain gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Shot is tapping out! McCain wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John McCain! |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ono Kuronoa (ranked 1900 p4p, 107 weight class) and Takeya Aoki (ranked 2880 p4p, 149 weight class). Aoki has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Ono Kuronoa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ono Kuronoa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuronoa clinches with his opponent.
Aoki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuronoa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Kuronoa wants to get back to full guard.
Kuronoa is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
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.
Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Kuronoa won't allow it.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuronoa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Aoki 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuronoa is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuronoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (5) Aoki
Kuronoa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuronoa stops Aoki from passing to mount.
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuronoa is defending well.
Aoki swings around for an armbar but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (5) Aoki
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Kuronoa defends easily.
Kuronoa forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Kuronoa has control of the leg.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuronoa is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuronoa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa content to control rather than advance.
Kuronoa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuronoa stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki working for a triangle but Kuronoa defends it easily.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has his foot on Kuronoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuronoa works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully.
Kuronoa is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuronoa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuronoa is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa stands and throws Aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (5) Aoki
Aoki looks to move to half guard but instead Kuronoa has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (7) vs (5) Aoki
Kuronoa wants to control the action but instead Aoki gets a body lock and reverses into Kuronoa's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (7) vs (7) Aoki
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa working a defensive guard but Aoki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (7) vs (10) Aoki
Aoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aoki tries to move to mount but Kuronoa blocks the move with his legs.
Kuronoa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (7) vs (12) Aoki
Kuronoa is trying desperately to improve position.
Aoki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kuronoa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kuronoa and Aoki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuronoa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoki's best efforts.
Kuronoa wants to get back to full guard.
Kuronoa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Kuronoa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (7) vs (15) Aoki
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuronoa is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aoki trying to control the position but Kuronoa is working away.
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuronoa, who protects the arm well.
Aoki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuronoa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (7) vs (17) Aoki
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for a guillotine from mount but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Aoki forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kuronoa (7) vs (20) Aoki
Aoki is trying to stick to Kuronoa's back but Kuronoa is turning into Aoki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aoki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuronoa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (9) vs (20) Aoki
Aoki working for a triangle but Kuronoa defends it easily.
Kuronoa won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuronoa trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Aoki is not content to let Kuronoa control the position.
Kuronoa is working for a submission of some sort.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard but Kuronoa has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (12) vs (20) Aoki
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuronoa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuronoa has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aoki is not content to let Kuronoa control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Kuronoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 20 to 12.
Takeya Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1572 p4p, 187 weight class) and Dollar Hero (ranked 4110 p4p, 363 weight class). Qasi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Whom The Bell Tolls. Hero has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Dollar Hero!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Qasi tries to score a body lock takedown but Hero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Qasi wants a takedown but no success here.
Qasi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Qasi (4) vs (0) Hero
Hero regains half guard.
Qasi stalling away here and it's allowed Hero to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hero is retaining full guard.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi is really struggling to control Hero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
Hero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hero controlling Qasi's posture.
Qasi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Hero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Qasi is one step ahead there.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Hero is looking for a triangle here but Qasi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (7) vs (0) Hero
Qasi wants to control but Hero 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Qasi wants to take a breather but Hero manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Qasi.
Hero trying to control the position.
Qasi forces his way into half guard.
Qasi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hero defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control but Qasi postures up.
Qasi is looking for a kimura here.
Hero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Qasi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Qasi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Qasi (7) vs (4) Hero
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hero is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Qasi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Qasi for a finish.
Hero keeps control of the position as Qasi tries to break free.
Qasi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hero trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Qasi rolls, trying to escape but Hero keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hero is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Qasi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hero controlling well, preventing Qasi from escaping the position.
Qasi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Qasi is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Qasi gets back to half guard.
Hero wants to free his trapped foot but Qasi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Qasi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Hero postures up.
Qasi 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.
Qasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Qasi keeping full guard, as Hero tries to pass.
Qasi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hero is working for a submission of some sort.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi gets full guard.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Qasi is looking to sweep but instead, Hero has passed into half guard.
Hero prevents Qasi from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.
Qasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hero is aware though and is defending well.
Hero is pushing down on Qasi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qasi is fighting to maintain full guard but Hero has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qasi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hero won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (9) vs (4) Hero
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Qasi trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero wants to sweep but no luck.
Hero trying to keep a closed guard but Qasi is proving a slippery customer.
Hero looking for a sweep. Not yet Hero, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Qasi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Qasi in particular looking to stall.
Hero manages to get to full guard.
Qasi preventing the sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi slips nicely into half guard.
Hero gets full guard.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hero wants to sweep here but Qasi controlling him for the moment.
Qasi trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasi takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Azar Qasi, 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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