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CACC 72 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wagdy Hustler (ranked 5061 p4p, 135 weight class) and Tom Tomson (ranked 4027 p4p, 113 weight class). Hustler comes to the ring accompanied by Finer Things- Polo G. 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Wagdy Hustler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tomson rushes Hustler and presses him up against the ropes.
Tomson pulls guard successfully.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Hustler from controlling successfully.
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.
Hustler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tomson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hustler (0) vs (2) Tomson
Hustler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomson is aware though and is defending well.
Tomson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hustler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomson defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hustler is looking for a triangle here but Tomson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hustler (0) vs (5) Tomson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hustler (0) vs (7) Tomson
Tomson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hustler tries to reverse the position but Tomson maintains control.
Tomson controlling from mount.
Hustler wants to control but Tomson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hustler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hustler wants to get back to full guard.
Tomson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hustler is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hustler trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tomson in particular looking to stall.
Hustler is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hustler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tomson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hustler (0) vs (10) Tomson
Hustler wants to hold on but Tomson pushes him away.
Tomson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tomson prevents Hustler from getting the reversal.
Hustler tries to control the position but Tomson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hustler (0) vs (13) Tomson
Hustler tries to escape but Tomson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hustler is working hard here to advance position.
Tomson is riding his opponent, not letting Hustler buck him off.
Hustler rolls, trying to escape but Tomson keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tomson gets his hands free as Hustler looks to control.
Hustler rolls, trying to escape but Tomson keeps control of the position.
Tomson controls the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is trying to stick to Hustler's back but Hustler is turning into Tomson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tomson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hustler. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hustler (2) vs (13) Tomson
Tomson pulls Hustler in close to prevent any damage.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Hustler from controlling successfully.
Hustler passes Tomson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tomson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hustler is trying to work for a kimura but Tomson is defending well.
Tomson is positioning himself well to prevent Hustler advancing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hustler is working for a kimura here but Tomson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hustler's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hustler (2) vs (15) Tomson
Hustler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tomson has picked Hustler up and slammed him! Hustler can't keep hold of the triangle and Tomson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hustler (2) vs (18) Tomson
Hustler looking for a sweep but Tomson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hustler (2) vs (20) Tomson
Tomson controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hustler tries to improve his position but instead Tomson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hustler (2) vs (23) Tomson
Tomson gets his hands free as Hustler looks to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hustler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tomson gets his hands free as Hustler looks to control.
Hustler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tomson has good solid back control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hustler wants to control his opponent's hands but Tomson gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hustler wants to control his opponent's hands but Tomson gets his hands free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hustler's body.
Tomson is continuing to stall.
Hustler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tomson is not going to allow Hustler to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 23 to 2.
A relieved looking Tom Tomson 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 Torkel Bystrom (ranked 3182 p4p, 297 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 5418 p4p, 379 weight class). Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bystrom dives in and grabs Nielsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nielsen pushes down on Bystrom's head and hops out.
Bystrom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nielsen tries to avoid it but Bystrom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nielsen to the ground. Nielsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nielsen feints the counter takedown.
Nielsen instigates a clinch.
Bystrom can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torkel Bystrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nielsen manages to pull guard.
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Bystrom controlling him for the moment.
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 controls Bystrom momentarily but Bystrom frees himself.
Bystrom preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom stands and throws Nielsen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (3) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Bystrom keeps moving and retains side control.
Bystrom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bystrom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Bystrom keeps moving and retains side control.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Nielsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bystrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Nielsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Bystrom keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nielsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bystrom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bystrom prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen gets back to full guard.
Bystrom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bystrom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (3) vs (2) Nielsen
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen content to stall in guard here.
Bystrom seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bystrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Bystrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
Nielsen advances to half guard.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nielsen to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Bystrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Nielsen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (3) vs (5) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to take Bystrom's back here but Bystrom is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen goes for an armbar but Bystrom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bystrom. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (5) vs (5) Nielsen
Bystrom passes into half guard.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Bystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Nielsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bystrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bystrom wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Nielsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Bystrom tries to pass.
Bystrom is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom trying to move into half guard but instead Nielsen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (5) vs (7) Nielsen
Bystrom looking for subs off his back but Nielsen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Bystrom is having none of it.
Nielsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nielsen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (5) vs (10) Nielsen
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bystrom looks to move to half guard but instead Nielsen has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bystrom (5) vs (12) Nielsen
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bystrom is looking to escape.
Nielsen controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
Nielsen forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bystrom (5) vs (15) Nielsen
Nielsen keeps control of the position as Bystrom tries to break free.
Bystrom showing good submission defense here.
Nielsen working for a choke but Bystrom is defending well.
Nielsen working for the choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control but Bystrom is keeping busy.
Nielsen looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Bystrom is controlling Nielsen 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (7) vs (15) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to control the position but Bystrom says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bystrom is trying to work for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Bystrom has control of the leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Bystrom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nielsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bystrom.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Bystrom is trying to work for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Bystrom is controlling well.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Nielsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
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 keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (7) vs (17) Nielsen
Nielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nielsen slips nicely into half guard.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Bystrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is just content to waste time from the top position. Bystrom takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Bystrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nielsen defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen wins on points by 17 to 7.
An out of breath Sven Kristian Nielsen 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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 19700 p4p, 553 weight class) and Professor Dickweed (ranked 1824 p4p, 228 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Professor Dickweed!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Dickweed decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Dickweed
Dickweed wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dickweed slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dickweed tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dickweed preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickweed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dickweed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickweed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (5) Dickweed
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson wants to control but Dickweed postures up.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dickweed is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dickweed sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Dickweed is controlling well.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Dickweed tries to pass.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Dickweed looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (5) Dickweed
Dickweed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Dickweed.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson pushing down on Dickweed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dickweed is holding on to half guard well.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Dickweed is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Dickweed is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Dickweed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dickweed is holding on to half guard well.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dickweed controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson 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.
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.
Dickweed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
Dickweed is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickweed is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (7) Dickweed
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Dickweed from controlling successfully.
Dickweed is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dickweed passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson won't allow Dickweed to pass to mount.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dickweed manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (7) Dickweed
Dickweed pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Dickweed is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but Dickweed extends and breaks Jackson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dickweed.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Professor Dickweed! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 1678 p4p, 217 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 6477 p4p, 508 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. A fine choice. Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rui Rodrigo Germano was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Germano sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Germano drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
Germano jumps guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Jackson 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Germano wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Germano works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Germano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Germano holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano is trying to keep Jackson in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Germano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Germano
Germano wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Germano wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Germano postures up.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Germano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Germano is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Germano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Germano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (4) vs (2) Germano
Jackson looking for the choke from the back.
Germano is really stuck here.
Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Germano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Germano wants to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germano trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in.
Germano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Germano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Germano has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (7) vs (2) Germano
Germano preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.
Germano tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Jackson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jackson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Germano has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to break free.
Jackson tries to get the hooks in deep but Germano pushed the leg off.
Germano rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Germano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson looking for the RNC.
Germano is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Jackson has locked on a rear naked choke here! Germano is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamden Jackson!
A relieved looking Kamden Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricco Torres (ranked 2106 p4p, 209 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 3959 p4p, 336 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torres 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.
Naga-Wing has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torres after a bit of a struggle.
Naga-Wing is looking to take this one to the mat.
Torres jumps guard and drags Naga-Wing to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Torres trying to control the position here.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres wants to control but Naga-Wing passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to hold on to Naga-Wing's head to control him but Naga-Wing postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is concentrating on defense, preventing Naga-Wing from advancing position.
Torres trying to hold on to Naga-Wing's head to control him but Naga-Wing postures up.
Torres wants to improve his position but Naga-Wing is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Naga-Wing is stalling here. Torres is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Naga-Wing seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Torres has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (4) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Naga-Wing can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres trying to control the position but Naga-Wing is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to move to mount but Naga-Wing reverses beautifully and ends up in Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (4) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres has control of Naga-Wing's left arm, preventing Naga-Wing from doing any damage.
Naga-Wing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My spies in AREA 51 GROUND inform me that Naga-Wing has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Naga-Wing trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is controlling Naga-Wing's posture.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Torres manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Naga-Wing has Torres in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (6) vs (2) Naga-Wing
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to move into half guard but instead Naga-Wing has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (6) vs (4) Naga-Wing
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naga-Wing manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (8) vs (4) Naga-Wing
Torres wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
Naga-Wing is trying to keep Torres in close.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing pulls Torres in to control the position.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Naga-Wing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (8) vs (6) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torres gets back to full guard.
Naga-Wing tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (8) vs (9) Naga-Wing
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.
Naga-Wing happy to just control the position for now.
Torres tries to bench press Naga-Wing off him but Naga-Wing keeps the position.
Torres isn't going anywhere.
Naga-Wing is trying to get an arm triangle but Torres is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Naga-Wing laying and praying for a moment but Torres takes advantage and regains half guard.
Naga-Wing is keen to just control but Torres is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torres pulls Naga-Wing in close to prevent any damage.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking for a kimura here.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres wants to control but Naga-Wing is keeping busy.
Torres manages to get to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Torres seems keen to control Naga-Wing's posture.
Torres is trying to control the position but Naga-Wing postures up.
Torres is pulling down on Naga-Wing's head to control his posture.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres looking to control.
Naga-Wing passes Torres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Naga-Wing is keen to just control but Torres is a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Naga-Wing has control of the leg.
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres has his hands on Naga-Wing's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (10) vs (9) Naga-Wing
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Ricco Torres 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 21645 p4p, 435 weight class) and Harry Hirsch (ranked 2578 p4p, 256 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Rickson Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rickson Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rickson Silva ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hirsch fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hirsch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch has managed to clinch.
Silva ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hirsch defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirsch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position but Hirsch 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.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hirsch defends it easily.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hirsch is aware though and is defending well.
Silva has his foot on Hirsch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hirsch works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hirsch has passed into half guard!
Hirsch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is pressing down on Silva 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva trying to control but Hirsch postures up.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.
Hirsch wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hirsch wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Hirsch is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control but Hirsch manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (3) Hirsch
Silva tries to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Hirsch's attempts to control the action.
Silva stops Hirsch from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Silva tries to improve his position but Hirsch has taken his back! Hirsch has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Silva tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hirsch pushes Silva away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Hirsch!
Harry Hirsch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 18620 p4p, 561 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 675 p4p, 95 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Tony Duff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Duff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Duff sprawls well.
Hunt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Duff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Duff (4) vs (0) Hunt
Duff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
Duff 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duff defends well.
Duff pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Duff is looking to pass into half guard but Hunt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hunt is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duff (4) vs (2) Hunt
Duff is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duff is keeping the position for now.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Duff has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Duff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff wants to sweep but no luck.
Duff can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Duff defends it.
Duff is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Duff trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt is trying to control. Duff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Duff is defending well.
Duff tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Duff defends it.
Duff is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Duff (4) vs (5) Hunt
Duff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hunt moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Duff (4) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt tries to control but Duff wriggling away.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Hunt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Duff to control.
Hunt is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Duff (4) vs (10) Hunt
Hunt has the hooks in. Duff is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Duff is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Duff has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Duff tries to escape the position.
Duff tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Hunt has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Duff is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
A very excited looking Paul Hunt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 10534 p4p, 457 weight class) and David Allan Coe (ranked 2234 p4p, 216 weight class). Coe has chosen Nothing To Lose as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 20 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (0) vs (4) Coe
Coe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coe controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Coe controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Coe trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Kimura struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face as Coe controls the position.
Coe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kimura's legs.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura is trying to escape the position but Coe is controlling the position.
Coe trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Coe controlling the position.
Kimura is not content to let Coe control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kimura's legs.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Coe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been informed that Coe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coe wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coe advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (6) Coe
Coe looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Coe has a good base and remains in mount.
Coe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kimura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kimura shrugs it off.
Coe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Coe.
Coe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Coe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kimura manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Coe tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coe wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Coe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kimura is not content to let Coe control the position.
Kimura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura is not content to let Coe control the position.
Coe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coe tries to move to full mount but Kimura actually manages to regain half guard.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coe is working away from the top position though.
Coe is looking to pass Kimura's guard but actually Kimura recovers to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coe trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Coe passes into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coe trying to control the pace.
Coe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Coe eventually gives up the hold.
Coe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coe trying to control from Kimura's half guard. Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Coe keeps trying to improve his position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Coe is looking to advance position but Kimura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (4) vs (6) Coe
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coe 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: Kimura (4) vs (8) Coe
Coe trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Coe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Coe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Coe sits in half guard.
Kimura trying to control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Coe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coe wins on points by 8 to 4.
After the big win, David Allan Coe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 1761 p4p, 211 weight class) and Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 2217 p4p, 261 weight class). Bone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You'll Never Walk Alone. Del Oeste has chosen Coming Home as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Del Oeste!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Del Oeste instigates a clinch.
Bone wants the takedown. Del Oeste is fighting it off but Bone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Del Oeste's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (0) Del Oeste
Del Oeste is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Oeste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Oeste escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Del Oeste working for a triangle but Bone defends it easily.
Del Oeste is looking for a triangle but Bone pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Del Oeste throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bone escapes and throws Del Oeste's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (5) vs (0) Del Oeste
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone working away.
Bone wants to control but Del Oeste is keeping him busy.
Bone is really struggling to control Del Oeste but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Del Oeste tries to buck Bone off but Bone is having none of it.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Del Oeste is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Del Oeste tries to buck Bone off but Bone is having none of it.
Bone working away.
Del Oeste tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Del Oeste is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bone off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bone (5) vs (4) Del Oeste
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste keeps control of the position easily here as Bone tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Bone trying to control the position but Del Oeste manages to sink in the hooks.
Del Oeste controlling well, preventing Bone from escaping the position.
Del Oeste just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Del Oeste's guard. Nice work there by Bone.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (7) vs (4) Del Oeste
Bone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Oeste is keeping the position for now.
Del Oeste working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Del Oeste keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Oeste is retaining full guard.
Bone advances to half guard.
Del Oeste won't allow Bone to pass to mount.
Del Oeste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bone pulls his head out easily.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Bone tries to pass to full mount but Del Oeste defends it.
Bone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Del Oeste trying to hold on to Bone's head to control him but Bone postures up.
Del Oeste is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Del Oeste manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Del Oeste is trying to keep Bone in close.
Bone wants to control from the top but Del Oeste keeps moving.
Del Oeste is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bone defends well.
Bone wants to control from the top but Del Oeste keeps moving.
Bone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Oeste swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Del Oeste looking for subs off his back but Bone has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bone wants to free his trapped foot but Del Oeste is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Bone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (10) vs (4) Del Oeste
Del Oeste stops Bone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bone fails to advance to Del Oeste's back.
Bone manages to capitalize on a mistake by Del Oeste to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bone (13) vs (4) Del Oeste
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Del Oeste right now.
Bone doesn't have the hooks in and Del Oeste manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (13) vs (6) Del Oeste
Del Oeste stopping the sweep attempt from Bone.
Bone is working hard here to advance position.
Del Oeste controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bone 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.
Del Oeste stays in close to Bone's body and controls the position.
Del Oeste trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Del Oeste's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (15) vs (6) Del Oeste
Del Oeste is looking for a triangle here but Bone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (18) vs (6) Del Oeste
Del Oeste is not content to let Bone control the position.
Del Oeste gets back to half guard.
Del Oeste wants to control the action here but instead Bone manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (21) vs (6) Del Oeste
Del Oeste is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bone working for a guillotine from mount but Del Oeste is in no mood to give up.
Del Oeste keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bone controlling from mount.
Bone takes Del Oeste's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bone (24) vs (6) Del Oeste
Del Oeste trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bone doesn't have the hooks in and Del Oeste manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (24) vs (8) Del Oeste
Del Oeste stopping the sweep attempt from Bone.
Bone looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Del Oeste has picked Bone up and slammed him! Bone can't keep hold of the triangle and Del Oeste manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (24) vs (11) Del Oeste
Del Oeste trying to control the action but Bone is working from the bottom.
Bone is looking to regain half guard here but Del Oeste keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste wants to control but Bone is keeping him busy.
Bone gets back to half guard.
Bone looking for submissions off his back.
Bone wants to get back to full guard but Del Oeste has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (24) vs (14) Del Oeste
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking to regain half guard here but Del Oeste keeps moving and retains side control.
Del Oeste in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Del Oeste's best efforts.
Bone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is trying to control the action in half guard but Bone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bone trying to control but Del Oeste postures up.
Del Oeste is taking a breather. Bone 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.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Del Oeste defends well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to improve his position but instead Del Oeste has moved into half guard.
Bone tries to get to full guard but Del Oeste has control of the leg.
Del Oeste looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone takes the fight on points by 24 to 14.
Joe Bone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ryan Del Oeste was interviewed post fight and said 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1701 p4p, 219 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1256 p4p, 177 weight class). Vicini comes to the ring accompanied by Mother. Kakuto has chosen Gorillaz-Dirty Harry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakuto tries to clinch but Vicini is having none of it.
Kakuto tries to sprawl but Vicini drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
Vicini prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vicini manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Kakuto is looking to get to half guard.
Vicini avoids the attempt from Kakuto to control.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely.
Kakuto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.
Vicini is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kakuto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vicini is looking to work his way around to Kakuto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kakuto is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Kakuto doesn't allow it.
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kakuto tries to hold on but Vicini postures up.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Kakuto has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kakuto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vicini off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Vicini looking for the choke from the back.
Kakuto tries to escape the position.
Vicini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is really struggling to control Kakuto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Vicini is looking to control Kakuto but Kakuto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto prevents Vicini from getting a body triangle.
Vicini is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vicini trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vicini escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (11) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Vicini's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kakuto trying his best to control but Vicini has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (13) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto 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: Vicini (13) vs (2) Kakuto
Vicini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto passes Vicini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vicini moves into full guard.
Vicini is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (13) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
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 eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Vicini tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position.
Vicini tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kakuto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (13) vs (7) Kakuto
Kakuto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kakuto trying to control but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kakuto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vicini turns into him and now he's in Kakuto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (15) vs (7) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto working a defensive guard here.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto working a defensive guard here.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Vicini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is controlling Vicini's posture.
Kakuto working for submissions but it's allowed Vicini to get to half guard.
Kakuto is trying to control but can't.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Kakuto is defending the position.
Vicini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kakuto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vicini.
Kakuto is trying to control but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto wants to control but Vicini passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (18) vs (7) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
Kakuto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vicini's best efforts.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
Vicini prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kakuto sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is trying to control. Kakuto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Dido Vicini retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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