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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Finn Johns (ranked 4389 p4p, 112 weight class) and Shawn Briggs (ranked 7758 p4p, 167 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Finn Johns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Shawn Briggs! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Briggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Briggs clinches. Briggs pulls guard successfully.
Briggs 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. Johns is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Briggs has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johns is looking to defend but Briggs has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johns! Briggs pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johns taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shawn Briggs! A relieved looking Shawn Briggs 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Muhamad Fatih (ranked 7640 p4p, 166 weight class) and Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 24406 p4p, 189 weight class). Boudreaux has chosen Degenerate Boy - Mark of Cain 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Muhamad Fatih! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jethro Boudreaux! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Boudreaux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fatih tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boudreaux is in Fatih's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fatih (0) vs (2) Boudreaux 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. Fatih is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boudreaux is aware though and is defending well. Fatih has his foot on Boudreaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boudreaux works his way back into a safe position though. Boudreaux slips nicely into half guard. Fatih might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Fatih has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boudreaux is working away from the top position though. Boudreaux wants to free his trapped foot but Fatih is holding on for dear life with his legs. Boudreaux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boudreaux passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fatih (0) vs (5) Boudreaux Fatih wants to hold on but Boudreaux pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fatih is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boudreaux content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fatih is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Fatih is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fatih is working hard here to advance position. Boudreaux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boudreaux goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fatih is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fatih (2) vs (5) Boudreaux Boudreaux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Fatih trying to control but Boudreaux is working from the bottom. Boudreaux wants to sweep but no luck. Boudreaux is pulling down on Fatih's head. It's preventing any offense from Fatih, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boudreaux wants to sweep here but Fatih controlling him for the moment. Fatih has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Boudreaux has Fatih pulled in close to control his posture. Fatih pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boudreaux is keeping the position for now. Boudreaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fatih is one step ahead there. Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Fatih from controlling successfully. Boudreaux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fatih (2) vs (7) Boudreaux
That's five minutes gone in the round. Boudreaux pushes down on Fatih's leg and manages to get into half guard. Fatih is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boudreaux pulls his head out easily. Boudreaux not doing much here.
Boudreaux maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fatih could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Boudreaux has cracked it and Fatih is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Boudreaux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jethro Boudreaux! A victorious Jethro Boudreaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. In defeat, Muhamad Fatih stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the fight. I will come back stronger. InshaAllah'. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sirus Hughes (ranked 4465 p4p, 211 weight class) and Ricky Judge (ranked 7446 p4p, 276 weight class). Hughes comes to the ring accompanied by Devil "Shinedown". Judge has chosen The Game- Disturbed as his entrance music. Sirus Hughes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Judge! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Judge's waist but Judge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side. Judge is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hughes 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. Judge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hughes was covering up waiting for the punch and Judge finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Judge Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well. Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Judge wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving. Judge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Judge stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much. Judge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well. Judge trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Judge wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes has his foot on Judge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judge works his way back into a safe position though. Judge wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position. Judge looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (2) Judge Judge has Hughes pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Judge keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. Hughes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Judge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Judge has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (4) Judge Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard. Judge trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom. Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (2) vs (7) Judge Hughes tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it. Judge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hughes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Judge but great work by Hughes. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hughes (6) vs (7) Judge Judge manages to get back to half guard. Judge trying to control from the bottom.
Judge 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. Judge controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Judge is defending against the submission attempts here by Hughes.
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Judge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Judge is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard. Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hughes (6) vs (11) Judge Judge is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hughes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hughes for a finish. Judge wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy. Judge looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hughes taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge! Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Marques (ranked 4147 p4p, 451 weight class) and Cebu Chon (ranked 2662 p4p, 317 weight class). Marques comes to the ring accompanied by Raining Blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Marques! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cebu Chon! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Marques has closed the distance and engaged Chon in a clinch.
Chon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marques is defending well. Marques is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chon pulls him back up using the underhooks. Marques is working for takedown but Chon is calmly controlling the position for now. Marques has hold of one of Chon's legs. Chon is fighting the takedown attempt but Marques gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marques (2) vs (0) Chon Marques pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chon is keeping the position for now. Chon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Marques pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chon is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marques controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chon is trying to control the position but Marques postures up. Marques engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Marques has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Chon has his hands on Marques's head, controlling the position. Chon keeping moving, preventing Marques from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marques is looking to pass into half guard but Chon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marques (2) vs (2) Chon Chon's corner is telling him to maintain position. Marques not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marques looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Marques will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Chon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marques is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Marques 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. Chon content to stall in guard here. Chon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Chon trying to control but Marques is working from the bottom. Marques is trying to hold Chon in close to prevent damage but Chon has managed to pass into half guard.
Marques is holding on to half guard well. Chon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marques does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Chon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Marques tries to get to full guard but Chon has control of the leg. Chon is figuring out what he wants to do next. Marques has his hands clasped together around Chon's back. He's all about the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Marques is looking to improve his position.
Chon wants to pass the guard but Marques is defending well. Marques has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chon is working away from the top position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Marques is positioning himself well to prevent Chon advancing to mount. Marques has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chon is working away from the top position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Marques wants to improve his position but Chon is controlling well.
Marques is doing well to control the position and prevent Chon from advancing to side control. Marques trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Marques keeps control of the position for the meantime. Chon is stalling here. Marques is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Marques has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marques (6) vs (2) Chon Chon being controlled for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Marques goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marques's guard! Nice work there by Chon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marques (6) vs (4) Chon Chon trying to control but Marques is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Marques pulls Chon in close to prevent any damage. This is a sustained period of stalling by Marques. Chon trying to control the position from guard on top but Marques is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Marques seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marques holds on and takes a little breather. Chon 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. Marques trying to keep a closed guard but Chon is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Marques seems keen to control Chon's posture. Marques has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Marques controls Chon momentarily but Chon frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Marques takes the fight on points by 6 to 4. Billy Marques 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 middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moonlight Maze (ranked 3090 p4p, 360 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 2443 p4p, 302 weight class). Maze's entrance music is Winger Can't Get Enough . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Moonlight Maze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Edwin Lucan! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Lucan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Lucan is working for takedown but Maze is calmly controlling the position for now. Lucan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maze prevents it.
Lucan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maze avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Moonlight Maze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan. Maze has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lucan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maze (2) vs (0) Lucan Maze tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard. Maze is working hard here to advance position. Lucan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maze defends it easily. Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maze is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lucan keeping full guard, as Maze tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lucan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lucan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maze (2) vs (2) Lucan Maze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maze swivels though and keeps the full guard. Maze working for a triangle but Lucan defends it easily.
Lucan passes Maze's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maze actively working from the bottom here. Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze actively working from the bottom here. Lucan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (2) vs (5) Lucan Lucan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Maze is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lucan working for a guillotine from mount but Maze is in no mood to give up. Maze is trying to escape the mount.
Lucan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lucan tries to control but Maze wriggling away. Maze sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Maze defends the submission attempt. Lucan wants to pass the guard but Maze is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Maze actively working from the bottom here. Maze is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Lucan wants to pass the guard but Maze is keeping the position. Lucan stands and throws Maze's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (2) vs (8) Lucan Lucan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maze! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maze (2) vs (10) Lucan Maze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lucan trying to control but Maze is having none of it. Maze is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Lucan has hold of Maze's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maze manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maze is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lucan controlling the position easily from mount. Maze defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lucan. Maze is squirming around, avoiding Lucan's attempts to control the action. Lucan looking for a guillotine from mount but Maze is having none of it. Maze is looking to improve his position but Lucan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Lucan trying to control but Maze is having none of it. Lucan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maze is surviving well by controlling Lucan's body position as best he can. Maze 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: Maze (4) vs (10) Lucan Lucan keeping full guard, as Maze tries to pass. 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. Lucan pulls Maze in close to prevent any damage. Lucan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maze's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maze (4) vs (12) Lucan Lucan passes into half guard. Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Lucan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (4) vs (15) Lucan Maze tries to buck Lucan off but Lucan is having none of it. Maze gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maze has managed to free his arm - good work. Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maze sees it coming and defends easily. Maze is in trouble now - Lucan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (4) vs (18) Lucan Maze is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Maze regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Maze is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Lucan 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.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily. Lucan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Maze looking for submissions off his back. Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Maze is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Maze is not content to let Lucan control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Lucan wants to free his trapped foot but Maze is holding on for dear life with his legs. Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily. Lucan wants to take a breather but Maze is having none of it. Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Maze is defending well.
Maze actively working from the bottom here. Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily. Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Maze still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Maze has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maze (8) vs (18) Lucan Lucan tries to buck Maze off but Maze is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Lucan stuck in half guard on the bottom here. Lucan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maze off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maze (8) vs (22) Lucan Lucan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Lucan tightening his grip on Maze, looking for the choke. Lucan looks winded! Lucan tries to get the hooks in deep but Maze pushed the leg off. Lucan looking for the RNC. Lucan working for the choke. Maze rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Maze actively working from the bottom here. Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Maze is defending well.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucan prevents Maze from improving his position. Maze is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Lucan drops back looking for a leg! Maze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maze manages to kick Lucan off! Lucan jumps back into Maze's guard. Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lucan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Maze screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lucan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Edwin Lucan! After winning the bout, Edwin Lucan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. The defeated Moonlight Maze had this to say: 'blessed'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 7783 p4p, 169 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 7014 p4p, 157 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anatta might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Traditional Buddhist Chant. 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 4 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Rikiya Goromaru! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Anatta tries to clinch and Goromaru decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Goromaru Goromaru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Anatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goromaru defends well. Goromaru is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Anatta wants to sweep here but Goromaru controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goromaru content to stall in guard here. Anatta keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass. Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Goromaru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anatta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goromaru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Anatta wants to improve his position but instead Goromaru has moved into half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goromaru controlling the action here. Goromaru is keen to just control but Anatta is a slippery customer. Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Anatta gets full guard. Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Goromaru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Goromaru tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard. Goromaru trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom. Goromaru is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Anatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goromaru manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Goromaru
That's five minutes gone in the round. Anatta wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving. Goromaru keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass. Anatta trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom. Goromaru is looking for a triangle but Anatta pushes his legs off easily.
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Anatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Anatta drops back looking for a leg! Goromaru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goromaru manages to kick Anatta off! Anatta jumps back into Goromaru's guard. Anatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goromaru is keeping the position for now. Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted. Goromaru keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass. Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (2) Goromaru
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Anatta has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Goromaru is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anatta yanks on the arm and Goromaru is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anatta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shanti Anatta! Shanti Anatta decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Professor Dickweed (ranked 1823 p4p, 245 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 12727 p4p, 677 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Professor Dickweed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Johan Farfy Iii! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Farfy Iii misses with a takedown attempt and Dickweed counters by moving into the clinch. Dickweed is pressed up against the ropes. Farfy Iii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dickweed down to the mat. Dickweed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farfy Iii. Dickweed 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. Professor Dickweed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Farfy Iii. Farfy Iii shoots in for a takedown but Dickweed shows good takedown defense. Farfy Iii misses with a takedown attempt and Dickweed counters with a single leg into guard. Farfy Iii didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dickweed (2) vs (0) Farfy Iii Farfy Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dickweed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Dickweed slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dickweed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dickweed slows the pace down in half guard. Farfy Iii has a hand on Dickweed's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dickweed takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (5) vs (0) Farfy Iii
That's one minute gone in the round. Dickweed looking to control and managing it successfully. Farfy Iii is working to get back to half guard.
Farfy Iii keeps trying to improve his position. Dickweed 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 two minutes gone in the round. 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 seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Farfy Iii for as long as he can get away with. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Farfy Iii is looking to get to half guard. Dickweed controlling the pace for now. Dickweed manages to capitalize on a mistake by Farfy Iii to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dickweed (8) vs (0) Farfy Iii Dickweed is hanging on to Farfy Iii's back as he tries to escape.
What can Farfy Iii do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dickweed looking for the choke from the back. Dickweed has good solid back control here. Dickweed looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Farfy Iii wants to escape the position.
Dickweed controls the action. Farfy Iii tries to roll but Dickweed sticks to his back.
Dickweed has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Farfy Iii's body.
Farfy Iii rolls, trying to escape but Dickweed keeps control of the position.
Dickweed 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.
Dickweed is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Farfy Iii has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Farfy Iii tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dickweed 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.
Farfy Iii wants to escape the position.
Dickweed biding his time, controlling Farfy Iii. Farfy Iii can't escape the position.
Farfy Iii has hold of Dickweed's leg, trying to break free but it's let Dickweed lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Farfy Iii is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Dickweed throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Professor Dickweed! |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 3249 p4p, 374 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 22369 p4p, 619 weight class). Diaz comes to the ring accompanied by Feiticeira. Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Carlos Silverio! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Diaz forces Silverio back against the ropes and clinches. Silverio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the ropes. Silverio tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the ropes. Diaz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diaz (4) vs (0) Silverio Diaz wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy. Silverio is looking for a sweep. Diaz in side control, just content to control the action for now. Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silverio struggling a bit here. Silverio tries to improve position but can't. Silverio is persisting with the attempt to improve his 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. Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Silverio is defending well. Diaz trying to control the position but Silverio is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diaz controls the position. Silverio is trying to improve his position. Diaz wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy. Silverio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diaz controlling the pace. Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard. Diaz prevents Silverio from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diaz wants to take a breather but Silverio is having none of it. Silverio wants to get back to full guard. Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Diaz wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Diaz trying to control from Silverio's half guard. Silverio has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Diaz passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard. Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Silverio trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Silverio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Diaz has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (7) vs (0) Silverio
That's six minutes gone in the round. Diaz controlling the position easily from mount. Diaz looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Diaz prevents Silverio from getting the reversal. Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully. Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Silverio prevents Diaz from taking his back. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Diaz controlling from the full mount. Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Silverio tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away. Silverio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz controlling from mount. Diaz wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Silverio is trying desperately to improve position. Diaz looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Silverio has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (10) vs (0) Silverio
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Silverio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Silverio turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (10) vs (2) Silverio Silverio has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diaz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Silverio is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diaz pulls down on the head and he's put Silverio to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Diaz! Dick Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royal Pain (ranked 3167 p4p, 370 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1891 p4p, 243 weight class). Pain comes to the ring accompanied by AC/DC Thunderstruck. Petersen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. James Brown- Living in America kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Don Petersen is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Royal Pain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Don Petersen! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Pain tries to keep at a distance but Petersen has taken the fight into the clinch. Pain tightens his grip and picks Petersen up, before dumping him to the ground. Petersen manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pain (2) vs (0) Petersen Pain pushing down on Petersen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though. Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petersen sees it coming and defends easily. Petersen is positioning himself well to prevent Pain advancing to mount. Pain is looking for a kimura but Petersen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pain to get the leverage. Petersen manages to get 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. Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Petersen keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Petersen keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully. Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (2) vs (2) Petersen Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pain keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass. Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Pain working a defensive guard but Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Pain is defending well.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Pain defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pain actively working from the bottom here. Petersen wants to pass to mount but Pain is defending the position. Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Pain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily. Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pain is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard. Pain is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it. Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Pain wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Pain is working away. Pain manages to get to full guard.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (4) vs (2) Petersen
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Petersen dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (4) vs (4) Petersen Pain controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself. Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (6) vs (4) Petersen Petersen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully. Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Petersen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Petersen is trying to control the position but Pain postures up. Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Petersen is trying to keep Pain in close.
Pain advances to half guard. Petersen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Pain wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. Petersen keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass. Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Pain is looking to advance position but Petersen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pain (6) vs (8) Petersen Pain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Pain tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control. Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pain keeps working. Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pain actively working from the bottom here. Pain is looking to improve his position.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Pain is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Pain is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pain has managed to free his arm - good work. Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen. Pain is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Pain trying to control the position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petersen defends well. Pain looking for subs off his back but Petersen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Petersen trying to control the action but Pain is working from the bottom. Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Pain wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it. Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Pain defends it. Petersen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pain tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen! A very excited looking Don Petersen 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. Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hugues Dupont (ranked 927 p4p, 114 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 6529 p4p, 469 weight class). Brandis has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hugues Dupont! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Fletch Brandis! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Dupont gets tackled into the ropes by Brandis. Brandis maintains the clinch. Dupont lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dupont (2) vs (0) Brandis Brandis is trying to control but can't.
Dupont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brandis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
Dupont maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Brandis could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dupont has cracked it and Brandis is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dupont!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugues Dupont! After winning the bout, Hugues Dupont thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Fletch Brandis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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