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CACC 85 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Strasburg (ranked 6884 p4p, 132 weight class) and Tres Sulvar (ranked 6969 p4p, 134 weight class). Strasburg comes into the arena with The Red - Chevelle blaring out of the sound system. 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Strasburg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown but Strasburg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strasburg gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strasburg (2) vs (0) Sulvar
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.
Sulvar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strasburg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Strasburg working for a triangle but Sulvar defends it easily.
Strasburg wants to sweep but no luck.
Strasburg is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strasburg keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulvar passes into half guard.
Strasburg trying to control here.
Strasburg tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar is looking for a kimura but Strasburg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sulvar to get the leverage.
Sulvar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (2) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strasburg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strasburg shrugs it off.
Sulvar is working for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg frees his head quite easily.
Strasburg tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Strasburg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
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.
Strasburg is looking to get to half guard.
Strasburg is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Strasburg defends it well.
Strasburg wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
Strasburg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sulvar on the ground.
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Strasburg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sulvar working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Strasburg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strasburg tries to get out of the position.
Sulvar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasburg (2) vs (7) Sulvar
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Strasburg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Strasburg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar is working for a submission of some sort.
Strasburg tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Strasburg wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Sulvar is working for a submission of some sort.
Strasburg is trying to control but can't.
Strasburg looking for submissions off his back.
Sulvar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (2) vs (10) Sulvar
Strasburg tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Strasburg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
Strasburg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strasburg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finish the Fight, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Strasburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sulvar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Strasburg has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strasburg tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Sulvar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sulvar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strasburg is surviving well by controlling Sulvar's body position as best he can.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
Strasburg is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strasburg is looking to get to half guard.
Strasburg wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Strasburg working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar has hold of Strasburg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Strasburg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strasburg tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Strasburg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sulvar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strasburg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sulvar advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasburg (2) vs (12) Sulvar
Strasburg wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strasburg wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strasburg is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Strasburg tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Strasburg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Strasburg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
Sulvar working for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is in no mood to give up.
Strasburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strasburg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sulvar.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Strasburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Strasburg is looking to get to half guard.
Sulvar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Strasburg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Strasburg! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (4) vs (12) Sulvar
Strasburg trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strasburg manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (4) vs (14) Sulvar
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strasburg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sulvar defends it easily.
Strasburg keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Strasburg looking for a guillotine here but Sulvar defends easily.
Strasburg trying to control the position.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Strasburg is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage.
Strasburg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strasburg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.
Sulvar slips nicely into half guard.
Strasburg is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strasburg! Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (4) vs (17) Sulvar
Strasburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar has hold of Strasburg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Strasburg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sulvar goes for an armbar but Strasburg turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Strasburg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (6) vs (17) Sulvar
Sulvar looks winded!
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (6) vs (19) Sulvar
Strasburg is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Strasburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Strasburg is keeping the position.
Strasburg can't keep his opponent in guard - Sulvar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sulvar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (6) vs (22) Sulvar
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strasburg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strasburg tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 22 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conald Petersen (ranked 5220 p4p, 118 weight class) and Jimy McMurray (ranked 6798 p4p, 131 weight class). Petersen comes to the ring accompanied by Roger Alan Wade - If Your Gonna Be Dumb.... I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimy McMurray!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen gets a double leg takedown into McMurray's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) McMurray
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen really is a fat lump.
McMurray looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petersen passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McMurray moves into full guard.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McMurray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McMurray trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McMurray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
McMurray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurray can't keep his opponent in guard - Petersen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McMurray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McMurray is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McMurray is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Petersen is working for a kimura but McMurray is defending it quite comfortably.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McMurray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen seems to be working for a kimura but McMurray defends the submission attempt.
Petersen is controlling the pace.
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.
McMurray is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McMurray avoid being mounted?
Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McMurray is looking to improve his position.
McMurray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McMurray is in trouble now - Petersen has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) McMurray
McMurray tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen has control of McMurray's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McMurray regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Petersen 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 six minutes gone in the round.
McMurray defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Petersen.
McMurray can't escape the position.
Petersen working for a guillotine from mount but McMurray is in no mood to give up.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McMurray has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (8) vs (0) McMurray
McMurray 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 Petersen gets his way!
Petersen looking to break McMurray's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McMurray remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petersen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McMurray wants to control his opponent's hands but Petersen gets his hands free.
McMurray is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McMurray 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.
McMurray tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen biding his time, controlling McMurray.
You can see the frustration on McMurray's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petersen 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.
McMurray is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petersen sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! McMurray taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conald Petersen! |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Amand Toussaint (ranked 22598 p4p, 757 weight class) and Guillo Perez (ranked 3919 p4p, 480 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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 10 wins and 5 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Perez clinches.
Perez wants the takedown. Toussaint is fighting it off but Perez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Toussaint's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toussaint (0) vs (2) Perez
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez passes Toussaint's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Perez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Perez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toussaint keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is trying to work for a kimura but Toussaint is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toussaint keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Perez is looking to advance position but Toussaint won't allow it.
Perez is working for a submission of some sort.
Perez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toussaint is just riding it out for now. Perez eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is trying to control the action in half guard but Toussaint is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Perez seems to be working for a kimura but Toussaint defends the submission attempt.
Perez seems to be looking for submissions.
Toussaint is not content to let Perez control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Toussaint has managed to free his arm - good work.
Toussaint has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perez is working away from the top position though.
Perez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toussaint does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toussaint is just riding it out for now. Perez eventually gives up the hold.
Perez is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint is defending against the submission attempts here by Perez .
Toussaint manages to get to full guard.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toussaint 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: Toussaint (2) vs (2) Perez
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but Perez defending well.
Perez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toussaint avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toussaint has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Perez to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Toussaint is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Perez pulls down on the head and he's put Toussaint to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Guillo Perez !
A relieved looking Guillo Perez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 7530 p4p, 653 weight class) and Chief Seminole (ranked 4604 p4p, 519 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Chief Seminole!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chai clinches up against the ropes.
Chai jumps guard.
Seminole stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai pulls Seminole in close to his closed guard and prevents Seminole from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Seminole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seminole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chai looking to control.
Seminole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai 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: Chai (2) vs (0) Seminole
Chai trying to control the action but Seminole is working from the bottom.
Seminole gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Seminole is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Seminole has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Seminole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai wants to control from the top but Seminole keeps moving.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seminole's guard.
Seminole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Seminole
Chai wants to control the pace but Seminole is squirming around nicely.
Seminole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seminole has given up his back here. Will Chai look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (0) Seminole
Chai controlling well, preventing Seminole from escaping the position.
Seminole keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai trying to control.
Seminole showing good submission defense here.
Seminole tries to escape the position.
Seminole is still trying to improve position.
Seminole is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chai tightening his grip on Seminole, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai controls the position.
Seminole looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chai.
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seminole is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Seminole is really stuck here.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Seminole is staying busy.
Seminole tries to break free.
Seminole looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chai.
Seminole tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seminole breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Seminole
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (2) Seminole
Chai wants to control from the top but Seminole keeps moving.
Seminole has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai stands and throws Seminole's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (2) Seminole
A lull in the action here.
Seminole is looking to reverse the position.
Chai wants to control but Seminole is keeping him busy.
Seminole manages to get back to half guard.
Seminole is looking to improve his position.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Seminole defends it.
Chai trying to control the action but Seminole is working from the bottom.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seminole looking for submissions off his back.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (16) vs (2) Seminole
Seminole has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (19) vs (2) Seminole
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Seminole wants to escape the position.
Seminole breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (19) vs (4) Seminole
Seminole won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Seminole is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chai has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (21) vs (4) Seminole
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Seminole is retaining full guard.
Seminole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (24) vs (4) Seminole
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Seminole is looking for a sweep.
Chai advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (26) vs (4) Seminole
Chai looking to control but Seminole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai trying to control but Seminole is having none of it.
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Seminole doesn't allow it.
Seminole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Seminole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai looking for a guillotine from mount but Seminole is having none of it.
Chai looking to control but Seminole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seminole tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
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.
Chai tries to control but Seminole wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Seminole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Seminole doesn't allow it.
Seminole gets back to half guard.
Chai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (29) vs (4) Seminole
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Seminole wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (32) vs (4) Seminole
Seminole is in bad spot here.
Chai has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Seminole has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Seminole tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to take Seminole's back but he can't do it this time.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Seminole tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Seminole tries to improve his position but instead Chai has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (35) vs (4) Seminole
Seminole manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Seminole.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (35) vs (6) Seminole
Seminole stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Seminole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seminole is aware though and is defending well.
Chai pulls Seminole in close to his closed guard and prevents Seminole from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Seminole tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Seminole drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Seminole has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (37) vs (6) Seminole
Chai trying to control but Seminole is working from the bottom.
Seminole working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Seminole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seminole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai is trying to control. Seminole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
Seminole is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Seminole looking for submissions off his back.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seminole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
Seminole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seminole looks winded!
Seminole looking for submissions off his back.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seminole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Seminole's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Seminole. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (40) vs (6) Seminole
Chai moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (43) vs (6) Seminole
Chai is trying to stick to Seminole's back but Seminole is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Seminole. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (43) vs (8) Seminole
Seminole drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (47) vs (8) Seminole
Chai advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (49) vs (8) Seminole
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai takes Seminole's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (52) vs (8) Seminole
Chai controls the position.
Seminole won't enjoy being in this position. Chai looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Seminole is tapping - it's over boys! Chai picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrizinho Chai!
A victorious Rodrizinho Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kurt Diesel (ranked 3565 p4p, 454 weight class) and Ganesha Om (ranked 6388 p4p, 611 weight class). Man, I cannot wait 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Ganesha Om!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Om sprawls well.
Om drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diesel defends it well.
Diesel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Om
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Om keeps working.
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Om is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diesel trying to control the action but Om is working from the bottom.
Om is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Om
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Om looking for the choke from the back.
Om gets his hands free as Diesel looks to control.
Om patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Om working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diesel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel prevents Om from getting a body triangle.
Om controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
Om looking for the RNC.
Om is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diesel is defending well though. Om let's go of the attempt for now.
Diesel tries to escape the position.
Om has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Diesel is having to fend off submission attempts from Om, who is looking to sink in the choke. Om doesn't have the hooks in though and Diesel manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Om
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Om working a defensive guard here.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Om's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Om defends it.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Om wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controlling the pace.
Om wants to get back to full guard.
Om 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.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Om is having none of it.
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Om has managed to free his arm - good work.
Om is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Om trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Om is not content to let Diesel control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Om is trying to control but can't.
Om gets back to full guard.
Om is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Om keeps moving.
Om trying to control the position.
Diesel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diesel stands and throws Om's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (4) Om
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Om keeps working.
Om gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diesel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Om's thigh. Om counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Om bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (7) vs (6) Om
Om looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (9) vs (6) Om
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Om keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Om is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Om keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Om looking for a sweep. Not yet Om, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Om keeps trying to improve his position.
Diesel passes Om's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Om is having none of it.
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Om knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Om wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Om defends it well.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Om is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Om defends the submission attempt.
Om wants to get back to full guard.
Om trying to control from the bottom.
Om is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Om is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Om is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel wants to control but Om is keeping him busy.
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Om is looking to improve his position.
Om trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Om is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (9) vs (10) Om
Diesel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Om tightening his grip on Diesel, looking for the choke.
Om tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off.
Diesel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Om.
Diesel tries to escape but Om has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Om trying to control momentarily.
Om is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diesel tries to break free.
Diesel just trying to survive but Om is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diesel wants to escape the position.
Om looking for the RNC.
Om doesn't have the hooks in and Diesel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (11) vs (10) Om
Diesel wants to control from the top but Om keeps moving.
Om pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Om looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Om wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Om has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Om's legs - danger averted.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Om keeps moving.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Om keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Om trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Om working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel pushes down on Om's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Om wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Om has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Om is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
An out of breath Kurt Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 7351 p4p, 663 weight class) and Eliott Leighton (ranked 2440 p4p, 318 weight class). Leighton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leighton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Frank (0) vs (4) Leighton
Leighton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frank rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Leighton's guard! Nice work there by Frank! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (4) Leighton
Frank trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leighton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frank advances to half guard.
Leighton is not content to let Frank control the position.
Frank is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frank is looking to advance position but Leighton won't allow it.
Frank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (5) vs (4) Leighton
Leighton is not content to let Frank control the position.
Frank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Frank trying to control the position but Leighton is working away.
Leighton prevents Frank from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the action but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Leighton is looking to regain half guard here but Frank keeps moving and retains side control.
Frank trying to control the action but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Frank taking a breather here.
Frank advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (7) vs (4) Leighton
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Frank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leighton is looking to escape.
Leighton is trying to escape the mount but Frank keeps good control and instead manages to take Leighton's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Frank (10) vs (4) Leighton
Frank is looking for a rear naked choke here but Leighton reverses the position brilliantly into Frank's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (10) vs (6) Leighton
Leighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Frank escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leighton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Leighton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leighton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frank manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leighton has Frank in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (12) vs (6) Leighton
Frank wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Leighton is retaining full guard.
Frank advances to half guard.
Frank is looking to stall here but Leighton recovers full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank is stalling in the full guard.
Leighton keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (15) vs (6) Leighton
Frank tries to advance to mount but can't.
Frank has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Leighton! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (17) vs (6) Leighton
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is looking to get to half guard.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frank looking to control but Leighton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leighton working to try and regain half guard.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leighton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Frank wants to free his trapped foot but Leighton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frank wants to take a breather but Leighton is having none of it.
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank is taking a breather. Leighton 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.
Frank is keen to just control but Leighton is a slippery customer.
Frank seems to be working for a kimura but Leighton defends the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank stalling away here and it's allowed Leighton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leighton is keeping the position for now.
Frank wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frank passes Leighton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frank is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frank moves into full mount! Leighton won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (20) vs (6) Leighton
Frank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frank looking to control but Leighton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank is really struggling to control Leighton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leighton is trying desperately to improve position.
Leighton has given up his back here. Will Frank look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Frank (23) vs (6) Leighton
Frank just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Frank seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leighton for as long as he can get away with.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to break Leighton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Leighton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Frank will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Frank trying to control momentarily.
Frank controlling from the back.
Frank is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Leighton is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Frank is looking to control Leighton but Leighton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Leighton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Leighton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Frank working for a choke but Leighton reverses nicely into Frank 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (23) vs (8) Leighton
Frank 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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leighton tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
Frank working for a triangle but Leighton defends it easily.
Leighton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Frank looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Frank looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Frank! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frank (27) vs (8) Leighton
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leighton manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 27 to 8.
Connor Frank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 2305 p4p, 301 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 3026 p4p, 372 weight class). Mangrove has chosen https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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 9 wins and 4 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mangrove rushes Trump and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mangrove wants a takedown.
Trump gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mangrove.
Trump has clasped his hands together around Mangrove's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mangrove regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trump is looking to pass into half guard but Mangrove pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mangrove is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Mangrove
Mangrove trying to control but Trump is working 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.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump wants to sweep here but Mangrove controlling him for the moment.
Mangrove is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Trump has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mangrove is looking to defend but Trump has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mangrove! Trump pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mangrove taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donald Trump!
Our winner, Donald Trump, 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 25110 p4p, 743 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1967 p4p, 266 weight class). Petersen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by James Brown- Living in America. On his way into the ring it seems that Longfellow Deeds has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Longfellow Deeds seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 26 wins and 18 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Deeds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Petersen quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (0) Petersen
Deeds is looking to stall here but Petersen recovers full guard.
Petersen controls Deeds momentarily but Deeds frees himself.
Petersen pulls Deeds in close to prevent any damage.
Deeds looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (2) Petersen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen trying to move into half guard but instead Deeds has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (4) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Deeds stays in close to Petersen's body and controls the position.
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 wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.
Deeds sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen looking for a guillotine here but Deeds defends easily.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deeds is aware though and is defending well.
Petersen 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.
Petersen 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: Deeds (4) vs (4) Petersen
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is concentrating on defense, preventing Petersen from advancing position.
Petersen is looking for a kimura but Deeds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage.
Deeds keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Deeds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deeds tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen is working for a kimura but Deeds is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Deeds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deeds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Deeds controlling the position well.
Petersen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Deeds reverses the position - he's now on top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (6) vs (4) Petersen
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Deeds trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Deeds controlling him for the moment.
Petersen pulls Deeds in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Deeds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deeds won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen 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.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petersen is pulling down on Deeds's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is continuing to stall.
Petersen is trying to keep Deeds in close.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen 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.
Deeds trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Deeds tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Deeds being controlled here momentarily.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen has Deeds pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Deeds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petersen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Petersen wants to hit a sweep here but Deeds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (9) vs (4) Petersen
Deeds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen tries to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Deeds is staying active.
Petersen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (12) vs (4) Petersen
Deeds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Deeds gets his hands free as Petersen looks to control.
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 12 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 2268 p4p, 283 weight class) and Hannu Karpo (ranked 1388 p4p, 175 weight class). 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hannu Karpo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karpo rushes Priest and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Priest is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karpo is defending well.
Priest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karpo.
Karpo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Priest is trying to keep an underhook but Karpo manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Karpo
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Karpo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karpo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Priest manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest controls Karpo momentarily but Karpo frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest is looking to sweep but instead, Karpo has passed into half guard.
Karpo wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well.
Priest gets full guard.
Priest trying to control the position.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karpo defends it easily.
Karpo stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Karpo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Priest keeping full guard, as Karpo tries to pass.
Karpo trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpo preventing the sweep.
Priest working a defensive guard 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.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
Priest looking to control.
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
Priest is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Karpo has passed into half guard!
Priest is controlling Karpo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karpo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest won't allow Karpo to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Karpo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karpo is working for a kimura but Priest is defending it quite comfortably.
Karpo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karpo defends well.
Priest throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karpo escapes and throws Priest's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Karpo
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Karpo tries to advance to mount but Priest denies him.
Priest is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karpo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Priest, who protects the arm well.
Karpo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Karpo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karpo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest is not content to let Karpo control the position.
Priest is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karpo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Priest has escaped the position, nice work there.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Karpo working away.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Karpo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Karpo controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karpo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Karpo is trying to control. Priest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karpo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karpo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (4) vs (5) Karpo
Karpo 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.
Karpo turns into Priest and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (4) vs (7) Karpo
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Karpo trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karpo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Priest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karpo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Priest 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.
Karpo advances to half guard.
Well, if Karpo 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.
Priest wants to sweep but Karpo has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (4) vs (10) Karpo
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Karpo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (4) vs (12) Karpo
Karpo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karpo trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Karpo's lack of action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest is refusing to be controlled, as Karpo sits in half guard.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Karpo has control of the leg.
Karpo wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Karpo has control of the leg.
Priest wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Karpo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpo won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karpo wins on points by 12 to 4.
Hannu Karpo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Judas Priest was interviewed post fight and said 'My manager Pete Jones told me to inform you, that later he would like to meet his ex fighter back stage and maybe grab a few beers later! According to Jones you are the craziest party lunatic he has ever coached. Tonight we will have a fight for this title also!'. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1327 p4p, 171 weight class) and Long Hung Dong (ranked 1839 p4p, 233 weight class). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Long Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Dong
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Declan postures up.
Declan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dong's guard.
Declan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Dong 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.
Declan wants to free his trapped foot but Dong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Declan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Dong
Declan fails to move to back control.
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dong has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Declan controlling from the full mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
Dong wants to hold on but Declan pushes him away.
Declan controlling from mount.
Declan fails to advance to Dong's back.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dong is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan controlling from mount.
Declan looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Declan fails to move to back control.
Declan wants to control the pace but Dong is squirming around nicely.
Dong gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Dong is working away.
Declan content to control rather than advance.
Declan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (0) Dong
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.
Declan wants to take Dong's back but he can't do it this time.
Declan trying to control but Dong is having none of it.
Declan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Declan tries to control but Dong wriggling away.
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Declan.
Declan moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (11) vs (0) Dong
Declan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Declan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to keep control of the position but Dong is staying busy.
I would not like to be Dong right now.
Declan continues to hold on tight.
Dong trying to control the hands but Declan breaks the grip.
Dong rolls, trying to escape but Declan keeps control of the position.
Dong is keeping busy.
Declan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Declan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Declan controls the action.
Declan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dong defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dong wants to escape the position.
Declan tries to keep control of the position but Dong is staying busy.
Declan is trying to stick to Dong's back but Dong is turning into Declan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Declan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dong. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (11) vs (2) Dong
Dong lying in Declan's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Declan decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Dong taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aedan Declan!
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