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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1620 p4p, 215 weight class) and Devon Malcolm (ranked 1494 p4p, 0 weight class). Dravezesdi comes to the cage accompanied by Nobody's Fool. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Devon Malcolm!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Malcolm closes the distance and clinches.
Malcolm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dravezesdi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malcolm.
Malcolm can't get the takedown.
Dravezesdi 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.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Malcolm.
Dravezesdi looking for a takedown.
Dravezesdi is trying to drag Malcolm to the mat but Malcolm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dravezesdi wants the takedown. Malcolm is fighting it off but Dravezesdi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Malcolm's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Malcolm
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malcolm's guard.
Dravezesdi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Malcolm! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Malcolm
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Malcolm sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcolm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace.
Malcolm is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malcolm avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malcolm is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Malcolm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malcolm wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Malcolm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malcolm is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dravezesdi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (0) Malcolm
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Malcolm is working away.
Malcolm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dravezesdi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malcolm wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Malcolm! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (10) vs (0) Malcolm
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malcolm sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Malcolm is working away.
Malcolm is trying to get back to full guard.
Malcolm is defending against the submission attempts here by Dravezesdi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm is trying is best to control the position here.
Malcolm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.
We've been informed that Malcolm has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malcolm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malcolm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Malcolm.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Malcolm is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Malcolm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malcolm working a defensive guard here.
Malcolm keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Malcolm is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Malcolm.
Malcolm working a defensive guard here.
Malcolm keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Malcolm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malcolm looking for a sweep. Not yet Malcolm, not yet.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Malcolm controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
Malcolm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Malcolm keeps moving.
Malcolm is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Malcolm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malcolm working a defensive guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi passes Malcolm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malcolm keeps working.
Malcolm looking for submissions off his back.
Dravezesdi prevents Malcolm from improving his position.
Dravezesdi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm is trying to control but can't.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (0) Malcolm
Dravezesdi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Malcolm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dravezesdi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Malcolm is now in Dravezesdi's guard. A big mistake from Dravezesdi there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (2) Malcolm
Malcolm wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm has gone for a leg lock! Dravezesdi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Malcolm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (15) vs (2) Malcolm
Malcolm is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi pushes down on Malcolm's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malcolm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malcolm.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Malcolm keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is stalling in the full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Malcolm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malcolm trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Malcolm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malcolm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (15) vs (4) Malcolm
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Malcolm from controlling successfully.
Malcolm controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dravezesdi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Malcolm tries to pass.
Malcolm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Malcolm tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malcolm advances to half guard.
Malcolm is working for a kimura but Dravezesdi is defending it quite comfortably.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Malcolm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malcolm won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Malcolm passes Dravezesdi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Malcolm is working for a kimura but Dravezesdi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is refusing to be controlled, as Malcolm sits in half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Malcolm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dravezesdi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malcolm is working away from the top position though.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm wants to take a breather but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Malcolm trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (17) vs (4) Malcolm
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Malcolm controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
An out of breath Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 25103 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Drawers (ranked 4726 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Chester Drawers!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drawers moves into the clinch successfully.
Drawers jumps into guard, dragging Aoki to the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aoki trying to control but Drawers is working from the bottom.
Drawers looking for a sweep. Not yet Drawers, not yet.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drawers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Drawers's legs - danger averted.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Drawers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is pressing down on Drawers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drawers is holding on for now.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Drawers is keeping the position.
Drawers looking for a sweep. Not yet Drawers, not yet.
Drawers trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drawers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drawers controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Drawers 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: Aoki (0) vs (2) Drawers
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki .
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Drawers has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Drawers from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers looking to pass the guard.
Drawers pushing down on Aoki 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Drawers prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Drawers.
Drawers not doing much here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drawers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Drawers is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Drawers seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drawers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drawers trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Drawers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aoki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aoki has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Drawers
Drawers keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Drawers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Drawers is retaining full guard.
Drawers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aoki has picked Drawers up and slammed him! Drawers can't keep hold of the triangle and Aoki manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Drawers
Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drawers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drawers is trying to get back to half guard.
Drawers can't do much from the bottom here.
Aoki taking a breather here.
Drawers is trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drawers, who protects the arm well.
Aoki working away.
Drawers is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Drawers is defending well.
Drawers is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drawers wants to control but Aoki postures up.
Drawers being controlled for a moment.
Drawers is trying to control Aoki 's posture but Aoki avoids it.
Drawers is not content to let Aoki control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Drawers seems a little lost for a moment, as Aoki dominates the positioning.
Drawers tries to improve position but can't.
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drawers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drawers struggling a bit here.
Drawers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drawers wants to control but Aoki postures up.
Aoki tries for a kimura but Drawers is defending well.
Aoki trying to control the action but Drawers is working from the bottom.
Drawers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Drawers is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Aoki yanks on the arm and Drawers is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Aoki .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinya Aoki !
A very excited looking Shinya Aoki 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1310 p4p, 35 weight class) and Mike Charles (ranked 1543 p4p, 178 weight class). Ribbler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad Religion - Infected. Charles has chosen Renegades Of Funk - Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. Ibbe Ribbler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Mike Charles!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Charles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ribbler feinted with a counter takedown.
Ribbler has managed to clinch.
Ribbler is trying to drag Charles to the mat but Charles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Charles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribbler prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibbe Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Charles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles decides to pull guard.
Charles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribbler 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
Ribbler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribbler won't allow Charles to sweep him here.
Ribbler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ribbler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fenrir MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Charles.
Ribbler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Charles trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Charles controls Ribbler momentarily but Ribbler frees himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribbler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (0) vs (2) Charles
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
Charles looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (2) Charles
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
Ribbler 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Charles holds on and takes a little breather.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Ribbler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Charles working a defensive guard but Ribbler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (2) Charles
Charles 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.
Charles is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler taking a breather here.
Charles wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler is staying tight to Charles's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Charles manages to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control here.
Ribbler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ribbler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Charles for as long as he can get away with.
Charles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribbler is working away from the top position though.
Charles wants to control but Ribbler passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (8) vs (2) Charles
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribbler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ribbler advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (10) vs (2) Charles
Charles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Charles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Charles is still trying to improve position.
Ribbler controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles can't escape the position.
Ribbler moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (13) vs (2) Charles
Ribbler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Charles.
Ribbler is looking for the choke from the back position but Charles is controlling his hands well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to escape but Ribbler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ribbler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Charles's body.
You can see the frustration on Charles's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler 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.
Ribbler is not going to allow Charles to sit and survive in this position.
Ribbler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Charles right now.
Ribbler working for a choke but Charles is defending well.
Charles can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ribbler.
Charles trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Charles's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Ibbe Ribbler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1594 p4p, 183 weight class) and Joe Bone (ranked 1750 p4p, 220 weight class). Qasi comes into the arena with For Whom The Bell Tolls blaring out of the sound system. Bone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You'll Never Walk Alone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Joe Bone!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bone. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Qasi (0) vs (4) Bone
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone wants to take a breather but Qasi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bone.
Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now.
Bone advances to half guard.
Qasi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi is trying to get back to full guard.
Bone tries to pass to full mount but Qasi defends it.
Qasi wants to control but Bone is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qasi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Qasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Qasi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bone passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Qasi is defending against the submission attempts here by Bone.
Bone is pressing down on Qasi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Qasi is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to improve his position but Bone is controlling well.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Qasi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Qasi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bone has Qasi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (4) Bone
Bone looking for a sweep. Not yet Bone, not yet.
Bone is still trying to improve position.
Bone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Bone is keeping the position.
Qasi stays in close to Bone's body and controls the position.
Bone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Qasi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Qasi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Bone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Qasi defends it easily.
Bone wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but Bone is working from the bottom.
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bone is keeping the position for now.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Bone wants to sweep here but Qasi controlling him for the moment.
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bone is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Qasi is one step ahead there.
Bone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Qasi is aware though and is defending well.
Qasi looking to sit in guard and control but Bone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (6) Bone
Bone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to keep a closed guard but Bone is proving a slippery customer.
Qasi wants to sweep here but Bone controlling him for the moment.
Bone passes into half guard.
Qasi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bone has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (2) vs (9) Bone
Qasi tries to reverse the position but Bone maintains control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi regains half guard.
Bone trying to mount his opponent but Qasi defends it.
Qasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bone pulls his head out easily.
Bone wants to pass to mount but Qasi is defending the position.
Bone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking to advance position but Qasi won't allow it.
Bone prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Bone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qasi sees it coming and defends easily.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.
Qasi keeping full guard, as Bone tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bone is one step ahead there.
Bone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Bone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Well,Qasi is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Qasi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Qasi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (9) Bone
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to sweep here but Qasi controlling him for the moment.
Bone is trying to control the position but Qasi postures up.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Bone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Qasi defends well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to sweep here but Qasi controlling him for the moment.
Bone has an active guard here but Qasi has managed to pass into half guard.
Bone 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.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone wins on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Joe Bone, 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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