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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raven The Ravager (ranked 7690 p4p, 166 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 7548 p4p, 195 weight class). Dela Cruz has chosen Im ready as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Raven The Ravager! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dela Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Ravager counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Ravager.
The Ravager gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Ravager (2) vs (0) Dela Cruz
The Ravager trying to control the pace.
Dela Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz has his foot on The Ravager's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Ravager works his way back into a safe position though.
The Ravager wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ravager wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
The Ravager stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.
The Ravager pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
The Ravager trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Ravager passes Dela Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Ravager content to control rather than advance.
Dela Cruz tries to roll over but The Ravager keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to get back to full guard but The Ravager takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: The Ravager (5) vs (0) Dela Cruz
The Ravager controlling the position easily from mount.
Dela Cruz is squirming around, avoiding The Ravager's attempts to control the action.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dela Cruz 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: The Ravager (5) vs (2) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Ravager is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Ravager has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Ravager (7) vs (2) Dela Cruz
The Ravager trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to control.
The Ravager trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
The Ravager slips nicely into half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard but The Ravager has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: The Ravager (10) vs (2) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
The Ravager is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dela Cruz's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Dela Cruz is trying to control The Ravager's posture but The Ravager avoids it.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
The Ravager is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dela Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Ravager slows the pace down.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dela Cruz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The Ravager's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dela Cruz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The Ravager presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: The Ravager (12) vs (2) Dela Cruz
The Ravager wants to control the pace but Dela Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Dela Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dela Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz is still trying to improve position.
The Ravager can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dela Cruz is looking to escape.
The Ravager controlling from the full mount.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Ravager trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dela Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dela Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Ravager trying to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
The Ravager avoids the attempt from Dela Cruz to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Ravager looking to control but Dela Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dela Cruz tries to reverse the position but The Ravager maintains control.
The Ravager sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Ravager forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: The Ravager (15) vs (2) Dela Cruz
The Ravager has good solid back control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The Ravager has his arm under Dela Cruz's chin here. Game over son! The Ravager squeezes tightly and Dela Cruz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raven The Ravager!
The defeated Art Vincent Dela Cruz had this to say: 'Well im not interested in grappling anymore. I love to fight MMA. So giving this math to this bitch. Its a free wim. Amigo.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jaxon Bremner (ranked 2449 p4p, 63 weight class) and Geo Martinez (ranked 6897 p4p, 148 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Geo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martinez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bremner (0) vs (4) Martinez
Martinez tries to move to mount but Bremner blocks the move with his legs.
Bremner is looking for a sweep.
Martinez taking a breather here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bremner is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Bremner is looking to reverse the position.
Martinez wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy.
Martinez staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremner keeps working.
Martinez tries to advance to mount but Bremner denies him.
Martinez wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries to move to mount but Bremner blocks the move with his legs.
Bremner is looking for a sweep.
Bremner regains half guard.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily.
Bremner won't allow Martinez to pass to mount.
Martinez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bremner tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Bremner is working away.
Martinez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bremner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bremner's coaches at Top Gun Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bremner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Martinez in particular looking to stall.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Martinez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bremner! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (7) Martinez
Martinez wants to control the pace but Bremner is squirming around nicely.
Bremner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martinez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bremner is looking to improve his position but Martinez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bremner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Martinez looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner can't escape the position.
Martinez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Martinez looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martinez content just to control the position here.
Bremner is looking to get to half guard.
Martinez trying to control but Bremner is having none of it.
Martinez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bremner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bremner working to try and regain half guard.
Martinez controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is squirming around, avoiding Martinez's attempts to control the action.
Bremner is looking to get to half guard.
Bremner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Martinez trying to control the action but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Bremner is working away.
Martinez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bremner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martinez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Bremner is working away.
Martinez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bremner tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Martinez wants to free his trapped foot but Bremner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (10) Martinez
Martinez prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Martinez trying to control but Bremner is having none of it.
Martinez controlling his opponent.
Martinez tries to control but Bremner wriggling away.
Bremner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martinez looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner 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: Bremner (2) vs (10) Martinez
Bremner wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bremner passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bremner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well.
Bremner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martinez trying to control here.
Martinez won't allow Bremner to pass to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinez sees it coming and defends easily.
Bremner is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bremner to get the leverage.
Martinez trying to control here.
Bremner wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Martinez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bremner wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martinez is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bremner tries to pass to full mount but Martinez defends it.
Bremner is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bremner is looking for a kimura here.
Bremner trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.
Bremner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bremner wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.
Bremner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bremner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bremner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (10) Martinez
Bremner looking to take Martinez's back but Martinez rolls and after a scramble, Martinez ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Martinez to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (5) vs (12) Martinez
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martinez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (7) vs (12) Martinez
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Bremner passes Martinez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bremner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
Bremner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (10) vs (12) Martinez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martinez wins on points by 12 to 10. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 7397 p4p, 159 weight class) and Tyler Moore (ranked 2939 p4p, 78 weight class). Bolivar comes to the ring accompanied by Superman Theme. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyler Moore!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moore gets tackled into the ropes by Bolivar. Bolivar maintains the clinch.
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bolivar gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Moore
Moore tries to roll over but Bolivar keeps him under control.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Moore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Bolivar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar continues to stall.
Moore is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolivar.
Moore is refusing to be controlled, as Bolivar sits in half guard.
Bolivar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Bolivar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar 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.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is taking a breather. Moore 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.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well.
Bolivar is working for a kimura but Moore is defending it quite comfortably.
Bolivar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Bolivar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well.
Bolivar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
Bolivar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is trying to control the action in half guard but Moore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moore is looking to control Bolivar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Bolivar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bolivar is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but Moore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolivar to get the leverage.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but Moore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolivar to get the leverage.
Moore trying to control from the bottom.
Bolivar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Moore wants to get back to full guard.
Moore is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolivar 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.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.
Bolivar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moore wants to control but Bolivar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolivar is working for a kimura but Moore is defending it quite comfortably.
Moore trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.
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.
Moore is looking to control Bolivar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Moore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolivar wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Bolivar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Moore defend it? Bolivar steps over the head and cranks it - Moore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bolivar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bolivar!
After the fight, Johnny Bolivar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kimmo Kehveli (ranked 1450 p4p, 172 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 2801 p4p, 301 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kimmo Kehveli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mendes moves into the clinch.
Mendes is working for takedown but Kehveli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mendes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kehveli (0) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.
Mendes is looking to advance position but Kehveli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kehveli (4) vs (2) Mendes
Kehveli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes wants to hold on but Kehveli pushes him away.
Kehveli tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Kehveli controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehveli wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Kehveli wants to take Mendes's back here but Mendes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Kehveli pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kehveli controlling from the full mount.
Mendes regains half guard.
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendes is staying active underneath Kehveli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is holding on to half guard well.
Mendes is looking to control Kehveli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
Kehveli slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Kehveli passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kehveli (7) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Mendes is being controlled here.
Kehveli wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
Kehveli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mendes is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to escape the position but Kehveli is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendes manages to get back to half guard.
Kehveli is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer.
Mendes tries to roll over but Kehveli keeps him under control.
Kehveli trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Kehveli is looking to advance position but Mendes won't allow it.
Mendes is pressing down on Kehveli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kehveli stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Kehveli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kehveli wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kehveli is one step ahead there.
Kehveli content to stall in guard here.
Kehveli trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kehveli is stalling in the full guard.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kehveli from controlling successfully.
Mendes is trying to keep Kehveli in close.
Mendes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kehveli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (7) vs (4) Mendes
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
Kehveli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Kehveli keeps moving.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes has gone for a leg lock! Kehveli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mendes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (9) vs (4) Mendes
Mendes wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kehveli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendes 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: Kehveli (9) vs (6) Mendes
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Kehveli is defending well.
Mendes is looking to advance position but Kehveli won't allow it.
Kehveli is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli gets back to full guard.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Kehveli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (11) vs (6) Mendes
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Kehveli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Kehveli wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Kehveli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kehveli from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli 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.
Kehveli trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kehveli wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kehveli won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes seems keen to control Kehveli's posture.
Kehveli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendes pulls Kehveli in close to prevent any damage.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Kehveli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kehveli wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Kehveli is really struggling to control Mendes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mendes 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is adopting a defensive guard.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Kehveli is proving a slippery customer.
Kehveli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendes being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Kehveli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kehveli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Kehveli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment.
Kehveli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendes is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kehveli from controlling successfully.
Kehveli stays in close to Mendes's body and controls the position.
Kehveli advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kehveli (14) vs (6) Mendes
You can see the frustration on Mendes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli tries to advance position but instead Mendes slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kehveli content to control rather than advance.
Mendes is not content to let Kehveli control the position.
Kehveli controlling the pace.
Kehveli prevents Mendes from improving his position.
Kehveli is taking a breather. Mendes 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.
Kehveli is pressing down on Mendes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendes is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli trying to control from Mendes's half guard. Mendes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mendes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (14) vs (8) Mendes
My spies in TZY MMA inform me that Mendes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kehveli keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Kehveli keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kehveli is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kehveli takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Kimmo Kehveli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Philo Beddo (ranked 6179 p4p, 540 weight class) and Jabbar Omarov (ranked 3123 p4p, 384 weight class). Beddo comes to the ring accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeNtSPnvxWU&list=PL1CE5A4327AF04267&index=4. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Philo Beddo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jabbar Omarov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Beddo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Omarov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beddo is in Omarov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Beddo (2) vs (0) Omarov
Beddo is stalling in the full guard.
Beddo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omarov is keeping the position for now.
Omarov keeping moving, preventing Beddo from controlling successfully.
Omarov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beddo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beddo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Omarov's guard.
Omarov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo pushing down on Omarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Omarov manages to get to full guard.
Beddo trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beddo trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom.
Omarov has his foot on Beddo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beddo works his way back into a safe position though.
Beddo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Omarov looking for submissions off his back.
Beddo wants to pass the guard but Omarov is defending well.
Beddo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Omarov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beddo pulls his head out easily.
Beddo prevents Omarov from improving his position.
Beddo is trying to control. Omarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beddo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Omarov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Omarov controls Beddo momentarily but Beddo frees himself.
Beddo tries to free his leg and advance position but Omarov is retaining full guard.
Beddo trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom.
Beddo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Beddo looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov keeping moving, preventing Beddo 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.
Beddo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Omarov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beddo has managed to get both his arms back between Omarov's legs - danger averted.
Beddo pushing down on Omarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beddo wants to advance to full mount but Omarov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Omarov is trying to keep Beddo in close.
Beddo is looking to pass into half guard but Omarov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Omarov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beddo (2) vs (2) Omarov
Beddo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Omarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Omarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beddo looking for a sweep. Not yet Beddo, not yet.
Beddo looking to control.
Omarov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Beddo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beddo keeping moving, preventing Omarov from controlling successfully.
Beddo seems keen to control Omarov's posture.
Omarov postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beddo 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: Beddo (4) vs (2) Omarov
Omarov is staying active underneath Beddo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Omarov is trying to get back to full guard.
Omarov wants to control but Beddo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Omarov tries to roll over but Beddo keeps him under control.
Beddo wants to take a breather but Omarov is having none of it.
Beddo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Beddo (7) vs (2) Omarov
Omarov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Omarov is squirming around, avoiding Beddo's attempts to control the action.
Beddo fails to advance to Omarov's back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beddo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Omarov is looking to escape.
Beddo has hold of Omarov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Omarov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Beddo tries to control but Omarov wriggling away.
Omarov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Omarov regains half guard.
Beddo is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Omarov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beddo pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beddo trying to control the action but Omarov is working from the bottom.
Beddo is working for a submission of some sort.
Omarov is staying active underneath Beddo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beddo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beddo trying to pass the guard but Omarov defending well.
Omarov looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beddo is trying to control the action in half guard but Omarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Omarov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beddo pulls his head out easily.
Omarov moves into full guard.
Beddo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Omarov gets full guard.
Beddo tries to free his leg and advance position but Omarov is retaining full guard.
Omarov being controlled here, momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beddo pushing down on Omarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beddo wants to control but Omarov is keeping him busy.
Beddo is looking for a kimura here.
Beddo wants to take a breather but Omarov is having none of it.
Omarov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beddo trying to mount his opponent but Omarov defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Beddo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Omarov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beddo.
Omarov moves into full guard.
Beddo wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
Omarov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beddo defends well.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Omarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omarov is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Omarov wants to sweep here but Beddo controlling him for the moment.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Omarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omarov keeping full guard, as Beddo tries to pass.
Omarov keeping moving, preventing Beddo from controlling successfully.
Beddo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Omarov has his foot on Beddo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beddo works his way back into a safe position though.
Beddo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Omarov has his foot on Beddo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beddo works his way back into a safe position though.
Beddo passes Omarov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beddo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Omarov! Score +3 for passing guard: Beddo (10) vs (2) Omarov
Beddo controlling from mount.
Beddo wants to control the pace but Omarov is squirming around nicely.
Beddo prevents Omarov from getting the reversal.
Beddo wants to control the pace but Omarov is squirming around nicely.
Beddo fails to take his opponent's back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is trying to escape the mount.
Omarov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Beddo 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.
Omarov wants to get back to full guard.
Beddo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Omarov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beddo pulls his head out easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Beddo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Beddo (13) vs (2) Omarov
Omarov tries to reverse the position but Beddo maintains control.
Beddo takes Omarov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Beddo (16) vs (2) Omarov
Omarov showing good submission defense here.
Beddo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Omarov is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omarov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beddo takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Philo Beddo 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Gordon (ranked 6784 p4p, 145 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 1211 p4p, 29 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.
Stark shoots in and bounces Gordon off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (0) vs (2) Stark
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stark is working for a kimura but Gordon is defending it quite comfortably.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gordon! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (0) vs (5) Stark
Stark looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gordon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stark goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gordon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (5) Stark
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Stark has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gordon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gordon trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stark working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Gordon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Gordon is really struggling to control Stark but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (7) Stark
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Stark passes Gordon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gordon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Stark pushes down on Gordon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gordon trying to hold on to Stark's head to control him but Stark postures up.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
Stark is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gordon to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (7) Stark
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Stark has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Gordon 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.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stark wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Stark has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Stark's guard.
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
Gordon trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stark wins on points by 7 to 4. Tony Stark retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ace Rob (ranked 1543 p4p, 79 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 1913 p4p, 101 weight class). Brah is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dropped by Smoke Serpent. 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 Edgy Brah was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 5 wins and 3 losses; Ace Rob! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brah shoots in and gets a takedown into Rob's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rob (0) vs (2) Brah
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rob is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brah is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah wants to control from the top but Rob keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob working a defensive guard here.
Rob 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.
Brah advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (0) vs (5) Brah
Rob is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
Brah trying to control the action but Rob is working from the bottom.
Brah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rob haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob gets back to half guard.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Rob is defending well.
Rob is looking to improve his position.
Rob is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rob knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rob looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rob keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob wants to improve his position but Brah is controlling well.
Rob has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brah is working away from the top position though.
Rob won't allow Brah to pass to mount.
Rob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Rob has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brah passes into half guard.
Brah is looking to advance position but Rob won't allow it.
Brah is still trying to improve position.
Brah working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rob's thigh. Rob counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rob keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brah trying to move into half guard but instead Rob has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (2) vs (5) Brah
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rob is one step ahead there.
Brah 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: Rob (2) vs (7) Brah
Brah seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rob is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Edgy Brah!
An out of breath and clearly excited Edgy Brah thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 4399 p4p, 461 weight class) and Bobby Wangler (ranked 2732 p4p, 340 weight class). Wangler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Clash - I Fought The Law. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton looking to score a takedown here. Wangler is defending well but Dalton drives through and ends up in Wangler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Wangler
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dalton trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wangler is controlling Dalton's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fenrir MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Dalton looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (2) Wangler
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Wangler tries to pass.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dalton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wangler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dalton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wangler is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton trying to control here.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Wangler passes into side control, despite Dalton's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (2) vs (5) Wangler
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dalton has one of Wangler's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is not content to let Wangler control the position.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wangler controls the position.
Dalton is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dalton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wangler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wangler is pressing down on Dalton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dalton is holding on for now.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
Dalton looking to control.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Wangler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (2) vs (8) Wangler
Dalton wants to control but Wangler postures up.
Wangler trying to control the position but Dalton is working away.
Dalton struggling a bit here.
Dalton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wangler is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dalton (2) vs (10) Wangler
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dalton has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (2) vs (13) Wangler
Dalton just trying to survive but Wangler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dalton prevents Wangler from getting a body triangle.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Dalton tries to break free.
Wangler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dalton trying to control the hands but Wangler breaks the grip.
Dalton tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Dalton trying to control the hands but Wangler won't let him.
Wangler has the hooks in. Dalton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wangler controls the position.
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wangler tightening his grip on Dalton, looking for the choke.
Dalton trying to control the action but Wangler just sinks the hooks in.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dalton doesn't escape.
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dalton can't escape the position.
Wangler tries to keep control of the position but Dalton is staying busy.
Dalton tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler gets his hands free as Dalton looks to control.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Dalton tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Dalton manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (4) vs (13) Wangler
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton 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.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (4) vs (15) Wangler
Wangler won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Wangler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (6) vs (15) Wangler
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wangler has control of Dalton's left arm, preventing Dalton from doing any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (6) vs (17) Wangler
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 17 to 6.
Our winner, Bobby Wangler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2450 p4p, 273 weight class) and Fallschirm Jäger (ranked 1712 p4p, 197 weight class). Jäger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Fallschirm Jäger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
St Pierre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St Pierre (2) vs (0) Jäger
St Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Jäger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St Pierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jäger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jäger trying to control from the bottom.
St Pierre trying to control from half guard but Jäger is working away.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Jäger defending well.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Jäger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jäger is pressing down on St Pierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jäger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jäger keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre stands and throws Jäger's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (5) vs (0) Jäger
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jäger stops St Pierre from passing to mount.
St Pierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jäger, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
St Pierre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jäger's legs.
Jäger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jäger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jäger can't do much from the bottom here.
Jäger is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
Jäger is trying to improve his position.
St Pierre advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (7) vs (0) Jäger
St Pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (10) vs (0) Jäger
Jäger fending off the submission attempt from St Pierre.
Jäger is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if St Pierre gets his way!
St Pierre trying to control momentarily.
St Pierre keeps control of the position as Jäger tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jäger trying to control but not successfully.
St Pierre struggling to keep hold of the position.
St Pierre looking for the RNC.
Jäger trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jäger tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jäger is looking to escape.
St Pierre is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jäger is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jäger is trying to escape the mount but St Pierre keeps good control and instead manages to take Jäger's back.
Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (13) vs (0) Jäger
Jäger prevents St Pierre from getting a body triangle.
Jäger can't escape the position.
Will St Pierre go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
St Pierre is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jäger defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jäger tries to escape the position.
Jäger preventing the rear naked choke attempt from St Pierre.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jäger showing good submission defense here.
Jäger tries to escape the position.
Jäger is still trying to improve position.
St Pierre is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Jäger taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from St Pierre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus St Pierre!
Jesus St Pierre retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Jesus St Pierre 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 lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 16412 p4p, 553 weight class) and Raymond Donde (ranked 762 p4p, 96 weight class). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Donde changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pancake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (0) vs (4) Donde
Donde working away.
Pancake tries to control but Donde manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (0) vs (7) Donde
Donde has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pancake's body.
Pancake is really stuck here.
Donde trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pancake doesn't escape.
Pancake trying to control the hands but Donde breaks the grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake turns into Donde and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (7) Donde
Pancake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pancake is stalling in the full guard.
Pancake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Donde for as long as he can get away with.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake passes Donde's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Pancake seems content to control.
Pancake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donde knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
Pancake is taking a breather. Donde 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.
Donde felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pancake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donde knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Donde trying to hold on to Pancake's head to control him but Pancake postures up.
Pancake stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Donde! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (7) Donde
Pancake goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Donde is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (5) vs (9) Donde
Pancake is looking for a triangle but Donde pushes his legs off easily.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donde trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself.
Pancake has his hands on Donde's head, controlling the position.
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
Pancake is pulling down on Donde's head to control his posture.
Donde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck.
Pancake pulls Donde in close to his closed guard and prevents Donde from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Donde defends easily.
Donde trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Donde looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (9) Donde
Donde keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Donde is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake passes into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake is looking to advance position but Donde won't allow it.
Pancake is trying to work for a kimura but Donde is defending well.
Pancake trying to control from half guard but Donde is working away.
Donde trying to control but Pancake postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Pancake is keen to just control but Donde is a slippery customer.
Donde manages to get to full guard.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pancake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donde's guard.
Pancake slows the pace down in half guard.
Pancake wants to work for an arm triangle but Donde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donde is not content to let Pancake control the position.
Pancake tries to pass to full mount but Donde defends it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pancake trying to mount his opponent but Donde defends it.
Donde is looking to improve his position.
Pancake is looking for a kimura but Donde is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pancake to get the leverage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Donde is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pancake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pancake stalling away here and it's allowed Donde to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pancake looking to sit in guard and control but Donde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (11) Donde
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake seems keen to control Donde's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donde is aware though and is defending well.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Donde from controlling successfully.
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Donde defends easily.
Pancake throws his legs up looking for a submission but Donde uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (7) vs (14) Donde
Pancake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donde wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Donde trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donde controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Donde keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donde wins on points by 14 to 7.
Raymond Donde tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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