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CACC 87 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 24748 p4p, 301 weight class) and Sirus Hughes (ranked 5476 p4p, 229 weight class). Hughes has chosen Devil "Shinedown" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hughes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Hughes
Hughes has knee on belly momentarily but Chai bucks him off and regains half guard.
Chai is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Hughes is working for a kimura here but Chai manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hughes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Hughes
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (4) Hughes
Hughes trying to remain calm as Chai controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hughes is still trying to improve position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (4) Hughes
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Hughes tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Hughes tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hughes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hughes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (6) Hughes
Chai controlling the position.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (9) Hughes
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
What's Chai going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to control but Hughes postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Chai is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Hughes tries to advance position but instead Chai slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai keeping hold of Hughes's head, controlling as best he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hughes trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
Hughes is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Chai is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hughes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chai dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (9) vs (9) Hughes
Chai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hughes looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Chai is defending well. Hughes quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Chai has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hughes celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sirus Hughes! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 24391 p4p, 155 weight class) and Shawn Briggs (ranked 7948 p4p, 143 weight class). Boudreaux comes to the ring accompanied by Degenerate Boy - Mark of Cain. Shawn Briggs acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Jethro Boudreaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Shawn Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boudreaux gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boudreaux (4) vs (0) Briggs
Boudreaux works to advance to full mount. Briggs defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boudreaux (6) vs (0) Briggs
Boudreaux looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Briggs is squirming around, avoiding Boudreaux's attempts to control the action.
Briggs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boudreaux trying to control but Briggs is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs tries to hold on but Boudreaux postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Boudreaux locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Briggs is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jethro Boudreaux!
Jethro Boudreaux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cebu Chon (ranked 3024 p4p, 365 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 4547 p4p, 499 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Cebu Chon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schultz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schultz. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chon (0) vs (4) Schultz
Chon is letting Schultz control him for a moment.
It looks like Schultz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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.
Schultz is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz trying to control the position but Chon is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz takes a little break here. Chon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schultz tries to advance to mount but Chon denies him.
A lull in the action here as Schultz stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schultz tries to advance to mount but Chon denies him.
Schultz working away.
A lull in the action here as Schultz stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the position but Chon is working away.
Schultz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chon's shoulder. That is not cool.
The adventures of Schultz the control monster continue. Boring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to advance to mount but Chon instead regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, if Schultz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chon tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Schultz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Schultz passes into half guard.
Schultz controlling the action here.
Schultz wants to free his trapped foot but Chon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schultz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chon! Score +3 for passing guard: Chon (0) vs (7) Schultz
Schultz 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Chon tries to lock up and control but Schultz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
Schultz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
Schultz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chon turns into him and now he's in Schultz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chon (2) vs (7) Schultz
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz has control of Chon's left arm, preventing Chon from doing any damage.
Chon looking to pass the guard.
Schultz pulls Chon in to control the position.
Chon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schultz is looking for a triangle but Chon pushes his legs off easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chon being controlled here momentarily.
Schultz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chon stacks Schultz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chon! Score +3 for passing guard: Chon (5) vs (7) Schultz
Schultz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chon's best efforts.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz keeping hold of Chon's head, controlling as best he can.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz wants to control but Chon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz moves into full guard.
Chon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schultz's guard.
Schultz trying to control here.
Schultz is controlling Chon's trapped leg to prevent Chon from advancing to side control.
Schultz is looking to control Chon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chon prevents Schultz from improving his position.
Chon is trying to control. Schultz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schultz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schultz on the ground.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Chon is controlling well.
Schultz looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chon passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chon (8) vs (7) Schultz
Schultz struggling a bit here.
Schultz tries to improve position but can't.
Schultz is still trying to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz regains half guard.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Chon has control of the leg.
Schultz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chon is working away from the top position though.
Schultz is not content to let Chon control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chon takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Cebu Chon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 4044 p4p, 373 weight class) and John McCain (ranked 1709 p4p, 197 weight class). Goncalves comes to the ring accompanied by TAPOUT. McCain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anywhere I Go kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goncalves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Goncalves defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goncalves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCain is still trying to improve position.
McCain wants to take a breather but Goncalves is having none of it.
Goncalves tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Goncalves defends it.
McCain wants to take a breather but Goncalves is having none of it.
McCain is trying to work for a kimura but Goncalves is defending well.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
Goncalves is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goncalves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Goncalves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is keeping the position.
McCain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCain is aware though and is defending well.
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.
McCain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
McCain slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain is pressing down on Goncalves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goncalves is holding on for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goncalves is looking to improve his position.
McCain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCain is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCain wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCain is pressing down on Goncalves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goncalves is holding on for now.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
McCain controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCain prevents Goncalves from improving his position.
McCain content to control rather than advance.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCain wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (0) vs (5) McCain
Goncalves is controlling an arm, preventing McCain from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is trying to reverse the position but instead McCain has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Goncalves (0) vs (8) McCain
Goncalves turns into McCain and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (2) vs (8) McCain
Goncalves preventing the sweep.
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Goncalves stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.
McCain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (2) vs (10) McCain
McCain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCain content to stall in guard here.
Goncalves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCain is aware though and is defending well.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Goncalves being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Goncalves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCain defends it easily.
McCain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but McCain defends easily.
McCain controlling from the top position.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
Goncalves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McCain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goncalves has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCain wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 3373 p4p, 394 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 2529 p4p, 318 weight class). Diaz comes to the ring accompanied by Feiticeira. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz darts in and clinches Lucan up against the ropes.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Lucan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Lucan is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz pulls guard.
Lucan passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lucan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is not content to let Lucan control the position.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Lucan is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Lucan trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz tries to roll over but Lucan keeps him under control.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Lucan is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucan trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Lucan
Lucan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Lucan looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lucan wants to finish this one by submission but Diaz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lucan.
Lucan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lucan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Lucan eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Lucan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz has his foot on Lucan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucan works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz working for a triangle but Lucan defends it easily.
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lucan wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is in trouble now - Lucan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (6) Lucan
Lucan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lucan.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Lucan has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lucan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lucan working for a submission but Diaz is keeping him at bay.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lucan wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Lucan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Lucan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lucan looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Lucan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Lucan passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucan is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz trying to control but Lucan postures up.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Lucan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lucan is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz working for a triangle but Lucan defends it easily.
Well,Diaz is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Diaz working for a triangle but Lucan defends it easily.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Lucan drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Lucan off! Lucan jumps back into Diaz's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lucan pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lucan trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Lucan wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lucan is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Lucan is controlling well.
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucan wins on points by 6 to 0.
Edwin Lucan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Dick Diaz had this to say: 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 2098 p4p, 279 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 3230 p4p, 399 weight class). Pain has chosen AC/DC Thunderstruck as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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 11 wins and 7 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Minasian uses from the top position.
Minasian is stalling in the full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain trying to control the position.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Pain is keeping the position.
Minasian trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (3) vs (0) Pain
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pain tries to improve position but can't.
Pain is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Pain wants to control but Minasian postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain is trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pain, who protects the arm well.
Pain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Minasian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Pain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minasian happy to just control the position for now.
Pain is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control the position but Pain is working away.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pain keeps trying to improve his position.
Minasian working away.
Minasian controlling the position from side mount.
Minasian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pain, who protects the arm well.
Pain is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Pain has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian passes Pain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pain is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Pain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pain sees it coming and defends easily.
Minasian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pain tries to roll over but Minasian keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain actively working from the bottom here.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Pain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain gets back to full guard.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Pain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pain has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Pain 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.
Minasian trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Minasian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Pain.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (3) vs (2) Pain
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
Pain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain has gone for a leg lock! Minasian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (5) vs (2) Pain
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian pushing down on Pain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Pain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minasian is pressing down on Pain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pain is holding on for now.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Pain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minasian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Minasian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian is trying to control. Pain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Pain won't allow it.
Pain trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (8) vs (2) Pain
Pain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (8) vs (4) Pain
Minasian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minasian working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian controlling Pain's posture.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minasian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pain defends it easily.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Minasian controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
Minasian managing to control the position.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Minasian's guard.
Pain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Minasian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Minasian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Minasian! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (12) vs (4) Pain
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to bench press Minasian off him but Minasian keeps the position.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pain keeps working.
Minasian is really struggling to control Pain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pain sneaks back into half guard.
Pain is trying to control but can't.
Minasian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (15) vs (4) Pain
Minasian wants to control the pace but Pain is squirming around nicely.
Minasian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian takes Pain's back. Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (18) vs (4) Pain
Minasian struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pain tries to break free.
Minasian has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Minasian is trying to stick to Pain's back but Pain is turning into Minasian. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Minasian's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (18) vs (6) Pain
Minasian trying to control the position here.
Pain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position.
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Minasian's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian is trying to keep Pain in close.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Minasian controlling the position.
Minasian is trying to control the position but Pain postures up.
Minasian 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.
Minasian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (20) vs (6) Pain
Pain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Pain is keeping the position.
Minasian trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there.
Minasian is pushing down on Pain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pain is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Tigran Minasian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 2857 p4p, 369 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 7496 p4p, 668 weight class). Wangler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Clash - I Fought The Law. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Martinez clinches.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Wangler manages to get underhooks.
Wangler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Wangler defends easily.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wangler is stalling in the full guard.
Wangler 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.
Martinez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wangler has picked Martinez up and slammed him! Martinez can't keep hold of the triangle and Wangler manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler staying calm.
Martinez struggling a bit here.
Wangler trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez seems a little lost for a moment, as Wangler dominates the positioning.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.
Martinez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (7) vs (0) Martinez
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Wangler's attempts to control the action.
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Martinez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martinez wants to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez trying to control but Wangler postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.
Wangler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (10) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wangler fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangler tries to control but Martinez wriggling away.
Martinez is working to get back to half guard.
Wangler wants to take his opponent's back but Martinez doesn't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Martinez is trying to escape the mount but Wangler keeps good control and instead manages to take Martinez's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (13) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez can't escape the position.
Martinez is keeping busy.
Wangler is riding his opponent, not letting Martinez buck him off.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Martinez tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control but not successfully.
Wangler controls the position.
Wangler is looking to control Martinez but Martinez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Martinez right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Martinez can't escape the position.
Wangler not allowing Martinez to control his hands.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martinez is really stuck here.
Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wangler controlling well, preventing Martinez from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangler controlling the positon.
Martinez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Wangler prevents Martinez from getting the reversal.
Wangler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wangler avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Martinez working to try and regain half guard.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Wangler's attempts to control the action.
Wangler controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wangler avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Wangler controlling the pace for now.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Wangler is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martinez wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Martinez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wangler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (16) vs (0) Martinez
Wangler prevents Martinez from getting the reversal.
Martinez is trying to escape the mount but Wangler keeps good control and instead manages to take Martinez's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (19) vs (0) Martinez
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wangler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martinez's body.
Martinez 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 Wangler gets his way!
Martinez tries to break free.
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wangler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wangler content to control rather than advance.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wangler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wangler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wangler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Martinez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martinez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wangler manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (22) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (25) vs (0) Martinez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Martinez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 25 to 0.
A relieved looking Bobby Wangler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xing Pugberg (ranked 2214 p4p, 125 weight class) and Sairanix Jr Lokren (ranked 23016 p4p, 291 weight class). Sairanix Jr Lokren has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Xing Pugberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sairanix Jr Lokren !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pugberg rushes Lokren and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pugberg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pugberg (2) vs (0) Lokren
Pugberg passes Lokren 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pugberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lokren looking for submissions off his back.
Lokren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lokren looking for submissions off his back.
Lokren looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren is refusing to be controlled, as Pugberg sits in half guard.
Lokren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lokren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lokren looking for submissions off his back.
Lokren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugberg pulls his head out easily.
Pugberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pugberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Lokren has a hand on Pugberg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pugberg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pugberg (5) vs (0) Lokren
Pugberg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg has control of Lokren 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lokren regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lokren 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.
Pugberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lokren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lokren actively working from the bottom here.
Lokren trying to hold on to Pugberg's head to control him but Pugberg postures up.
Lokren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lokren is trying to maintain the position but Pugberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Lokren has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Pugberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lokren ! Score +3 for passing guard: Pugberg (8) vs (0) Lokren
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lokren tries to reverse the position but Pugberg maintains control.
Pugberg has hold of Lokren 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lokren manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lokren manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pugberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Lokren actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugberg pulls his head out easily.
Lokren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lokren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugberg pulls his head out easily.
Lokren is defending against the submission attempts here by Pugberg.
Pugberg is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lokren is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xing Pugberg! |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Professor Dickweed (ranked 1908 p4p, 261 weight class) and David Williams (ranked 2156 p4p, 292 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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 14 wins and 11 losses; Professor Dickweed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; David Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dickweed stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Dickweed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams looking to score a takedown here. Dickweed is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in Dickweed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dickweed (0) vs (2) Williams
Williams forces his way into half guard.
Dickweed gets full guard.
Dickweed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've been hearing good reports from Dickweed'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.
Dickweed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickweed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dickweed is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickweed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickweed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickweed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (2) vs (2) Williams
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Dickweed looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for subs off his back but Dickweed has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dickweed seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickweed content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dickweed moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Williams. Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (5) vs (2) Williams
Dickweed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Williams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Dickweed is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dickweed content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dickweed trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dickweed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is still trying to improve position.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dickweed off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dickweed (5) vs (6) Williams
Williams gets his hands free as Dickweed looks to control.
Williams is persistently looking for the submission but Dickweed is defending it well.
Williams is hanging on to Dickweed's back as he tries to escape.
Dickweed 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.
Williams working for the choke.
Williams gets his hands free as Dickweed looks to control.
Dickweed tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams is persistently looking for the submission but Dickweed is defending it well.
Dickweed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dickweed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dickweed sees it coming and defends easily.
Dickweed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dickweed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dickweed.
Williams is looking to pass into half guard but Dickweed pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dickweed is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (7) vs (6) Williams
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dickweed defends it easily.
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is looking for a triangle here but Dickweed uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (10) vs (6) Williams
Williams is not content to let Dickweed control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
Williams wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Dickweed has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Williams's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Williams is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Dickweed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Professor Dickweed! |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 1602 p4p, 191 weight class) and Roman Boesku (ranked 4019 p4p, 371 weight class). Morrison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Diary of a Madman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 15 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morrison drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Boesku
Morrison slips nicely into half guard.
Boesku has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morrison trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Boesku is working away.
Morrison is looking to advance position but Boesku won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Boesku's thigh. Boesku counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku has his foot on Morrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrison works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Morrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morrison slips nicely into half guard.
Morrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boesku is in trouble now - Morrison has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (0) Boesku
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesku is trying to escape the mount.
Morrison avoids the attempt from Boesku to control.
Morrison working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morrison tries to control but Boesku wriggling away.
Boesku regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (8) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boesku's legs.
Boesku is looking for a sweep.
Boesku is being controlled here.
Boesku looks to move to half guard but instead Morrison has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (10) vs (0) Boesku
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boesku is looking to escape.
Boesku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boesku keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morrison tries to control but Boesku wriggling away.
Morrison is looking to work his way around to Boesku's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (13) vs (0) Boesku
Morrison working for the choke.
Morrison looking for the choke but no joy.
Morrison is trying to control but Boesku is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Morrison controlling from mount.
Morrison with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boesku is trying desperately to improve position.
Morrison takes Boesku's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Boesku is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (16) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Morrison's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Morrison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morrison is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Morrison is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boesku has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morrison is looking for the choke from the back position but Boesku is controlling his hands well.
Morrison looking to hold on to the position here but Boesku rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (19) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morrison's best efforts.
Morrison is looking to stall here but Boesku recovers full guard.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Boesku can't keep his opponent in guard - Morrison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrison moves into full mount! Boesku won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (22) vs (0) Boesku
Morrison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boesku is looking to escape.
Morrison is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Boesku is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (25) vs (0) Boesku
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Morrison's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Boesku preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Morrison.
Boesku tries to escape the position.
Boesku preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Morrison.
Morrison struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boesku is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Morrison has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison avoiding Boesku 's attempts to control his hands.
Morrison keeps control of the position as Boesku tries to break free.
Morrison trying to control.
Morrison 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, Boesku has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Boesku preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Morrison.
Boesku rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boesku is looking to improve his position.
Morrison trying to control the action but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Morrison prevents Boesku from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boesku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morrison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boesku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boesku.
Boesku is looking for a triangle here but Morrison uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (28) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku looks to move to half guard but instead Morrison has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (30) vs (0) Boesku
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boesku wants to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison manages to capitalize on a mistake by Boesku to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (33) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Boesku right now.
Morrison trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Morrison.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison takes the fight on points by 33 to 0.
A very excited looking David Morrison 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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