|
CACC 89 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ethan Charlesworth (ranked 5475 p4p, 113 weight class) and Enamorado Bandito (ranked 5066 p4p, 108 weight class). Bandito has chosen Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero as his entrance music. 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ethan Charlesworth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Enamorado Bandito! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Bandito closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Charlesworth did well to prevent Bandito getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charlesworth (0) vs (2) Bandito Charlesworth is looking to improve his position.
Charlesworth is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bandito has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bandito pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Charlesworth is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bandito!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enamorado Bandito! In his post fight interview, Enamorado Bandito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricky Judge (ranked 7454 p4p, 260 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 21106 p4p, 283 weight class). Judge kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Game- Disturbed. Jose Pacheco looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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 1 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Jose Pacheco! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Judge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacheco is fending him off so far but Judge persists. Nope, Pacheco circles away and we're back to standing. Pacheco instigates a clinch. Judge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacheco is defending well. Pacheco pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Pacheco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Pacheco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judge defends it easily. Pacheco keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Judge is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Judge trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom. Judge controls from within his opponent's guard. Judge's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Judge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacheco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Judge content to stall in guard here. Pacheco looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacheco, not yet. Judge looking to pass the guard. Judge trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom. Judge passes Pacheco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Judge controlling the action here. Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pacheco works his way to full guard. Good work. Pacheco trying to control the position.
Judge trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pacheco keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Judge postures up.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacheco is keeping the position for now. Judge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Pacheco can't keep his opponent in guard - Judge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Pacheco trying to control here.
Pacheco is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
Pacheco tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control. Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Pacheco moves into full guard.
Judge preventing the sweep. Judge showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Further stalling from Judge.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Judge trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom. Pacheco wants to sweep but no luck. Judge looking to pass the guard. Pacheco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've been hearing good reports from Judge'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. Judge trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pacheco looking to control.
Judge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Pacheco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Pacheco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Judge has gone for a leg lock! Pacheco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (0) vs (2) Pacheco Judge pulls Pacheco in to control the position. Judge 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. Judge controls Pacheco momentarily but Pacheco frees himself. Pacheco looking to pass the guard. Judge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pacheco tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Judge is trying to control the position but Pacheco postures up. Judge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (2) Pacheco Judge wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving. Pacheco trying to control the position.
Judge wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving. Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Judge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Judge trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom. Judge looking to pass the guard. Pacheco being controlled here, momentarily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Pacheco keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much. Judge wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving. Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Judge wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving. Judge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight! As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Judge gets a bonus point for attempting more subs. Judge takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricky Judge waved his t-shirt featuring Kore Fight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Killua Zoldyck (ranked 7239 p4p, 132 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 7752 p4p, 214 weight class). Dela Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Im ready. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Killua Zoldyck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Dela Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zoldyck avoids it really well and circles away. Dela Cruz looks for a takedown but Zoldyck sprawls well. Dela Cruz shoots and misses and Zoldyck counters by clinching up. Killua Zoldyck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz wants a takedown.
Zoldyck drags the fight down to the ground.
Zoldyck controlling the position. Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoldyck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dela Cruz slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but Zoldyck defending well. Zoldyck is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zoldyck avoid being mounted? Dela Cruz is looking to advance position but Zoldyck won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zoldyck defends it well. Zoldyck won't allow Dela Cruz to pass to mount. Zoldyck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dela Cruz is working away from the top position though. Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zoldyck has managed to free his arm - good work. Dela Cruz wants to take a breather but Zoldyck is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zoldyck desperately trying to maintain half guard. Zoldyck is defending against the submission attempts here by Dela Cruz.
Zoldyck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Dela Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Zoldyck defends it. Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zoldyck has managed to free his arm - good work. Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zoldyck is just riding it out for now. Dela Cruz eventually gives up the hold. Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Zoldyck is defending well.
Dela Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Zoldyck is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zoldyck wants to get back to full guard. Dela Cruz trying to control the action but Zoldyck is working from the bottom. Zoldyck is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zoldyck avoid being mounted? Zoldyck controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Dela Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zoldyck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz is looking for submissions but instead, Zoldyck has regained full guard.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Zoldyck keeps moving. Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Zoldyck is retaining full guard. Dela Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Zoldyck slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dela Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zoldyck (2) vs (0) Dela Cruz Zoldyck slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Zoldyck trying to control but Dela Cruz 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. Dela Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Zoldyck from controlling successfully. Zoldyck passes Dela Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard. Zoldyck tries to pass to full mount but Dela Cruz defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Zoldyck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Zoldyck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Zoldyck wants to take a breather but Dela Cruz is having none of it. Dela Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Zoldyck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoldyck has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Cruz's legs - danger averted. Zoldyck pushes down on Dela Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard. Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Zoldyck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz is looking to control Zoldyck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Cruz avoid being mounted? Zoldyck trying to mount his opponent but Dela Cruz defends it. Zoldyck prevents Dela Cruz from improving his position. Zoldyck trying to control from half guard but Dela Cruz is working away. Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Zoldyck has control of the leg. Zoldyck trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom. Zoldyck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Zoldyck trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom. Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Zoldyck is controlling well.
Zoldyck content to control rather than advance. Zoldyck wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is defending well. Zoldyck trying to control the pace. Zoldyck is pressing down on Dela Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dela Cruz is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz gets full guard. Dela Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zoldyck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet. Dela Cruz is still trying to improve position. Zoldyck wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving. Dela Cruz is trying to control the position but Zoldyck postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zoldyck is one step ahead there. Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Zoldyck from controlling successfully. Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet. Zoldyck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dela Cruz pulls Zoldyck in to control the position. Zoldyck slips nicely into half guard. Dela Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz keeps trying to improve his position. Zoldyck trying to mount his opponent but Dela Cruz defends it. Dela Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Zoldyck trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom. Zoldyck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoldyck has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Cruz's legs - danger averted. Zoldyck stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Zoldyck trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom. Zoldyck won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here. Dela Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zoldyck is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dela Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Zoldyck (5) vs (0) Dela Cruz Dela Cruz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard. Zoldyck is keen to just control but Dela Cruz is a slippery customer. Zoldyck is looking to advance position but Dela Cruz won't allow it. Dela Cruz gets full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dela Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zoldyck puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Dela Cruz wants to control but Zoldyck is keeping busy and won't allow it. Zoldyck trying to pass the guard but Dela Cruz defending well. Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Zoldyck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Zoldyck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Zoldyck's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Dela Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoldyck pulls his head out easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dela Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dela Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Zoldyck takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. Killua Zoldyck thanked the fans post fight for their support. Art Vincent Dela Cruz spoke after the fight, saying 'Well im not interested in grappling anymore. I love to fight MMA. So giving this math to this bitch. Its a free wim. Amigo.'. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raven The Ravager (ranked 7884 p4p, 137 weight class) and Ze Jiurgite (ranked 24553 p4p, 158 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jiurgite's choice of entrance music: CAÇADOR DE BLACK BELT. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ze Jiurgite 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Raven The Ravager! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Ze Jiurgite! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Jiurgite has The Ravager up against the ropes in a clinch.
The Ravager is trying to pull guard but Jiurgite has him pressed against the ropes. Jiurgite wants the takedown. The Ravager is fighting it off but Jiurgite persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Ravager's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Ravager (0) vs (2) Jiurgite Jiurgite is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The Ravager throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jiurgite looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Ravager working a defensive guard here.
The Ravager keeping full guard, as Jiurgite tries to pass. The Ravager looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but The Ravager keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jiurgite is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Jiurgite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The Ravager managing to control the position. Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Ravager swivels though and keeps the full guard. The Ravager trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Ravager looking to control but Jiurgite passes into half guard.
Jiurgite prevents The Ravager from improving his position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Jiurgite trying to control from half guard but The Ravager is working away. The Ravager wants to get back to full guard. The Ravager moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. The Ravager working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Ravager has an active guard here but Jiurgite has managed to pass into half guard.
Jiurgite keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The Ravager is refusing to be controlled, as Jiurgite sits in half guard. Jiurgite works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: The Ravager (0) vs (5) Jiurgite Jiurgite wants to control but The Ravager is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round. The Ravager tries to bench press Jiurgite off him but Jiurgite keeps the position. Jiurgite working away. The Ravager stops Jiurgite from passing to mount. Jiurgite controls the position. Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but The Ravager is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The Ravager wants to control but Jiurgite postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Jiurgite trying to control the action but The Ravager is working from the bottom. Jiurgite is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Ravager is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Jiurgite trying to control the action but The Ravager is working from the bottom. Jiurgite looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. The Ravager can't do much from the bottom here. The Ravager tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jiurgite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jiurgite wants to control for a moment but The Ravager uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. The Ravager is trying to maintain the position but Jiurgite is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. The Ravager keeps control of the position for the meantime. The Ravager makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Ravager. The Ravager has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jiurgite has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: The Ravager (0) vs (8) Jiurgite Jiurgite working away. Jiurgite has hold of The Ravager's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! The Ravager tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jiurgite cranks the arm and The Ravager screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from The Ravager, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ze Jiurgite! |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 3004 p4p, 331 weight class) and Sergei Ulatov (ranked 2900 p4p, 321 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Sergei Ulatov! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Ulatov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Ulatov Ulatov trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (2) Ulatov Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Ulatov. Ulatov looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Ulatov working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mendes looking to improve position, pressing down on Ulatov's thigh with his hand. Ulatov seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Mendes paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Mendes's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ulatov picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergei Ulatov! After winning the bout, Sergei Ulatov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joshua Brown (ranked 2968 p4p, 326 weight class) and Tobias Pancake (ranked 16496 p4p, 579 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with Hail Mary Tupac 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Tobias Pancake! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Pancake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Pancake Pancake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brown! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Pancake The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Pancake tries to control but Brown wriggling away. Brown's coaches at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Brown can't escape the position.
Pancake with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pancake avoids the attempt from Brown to control. Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Pancake has a good base and remains in mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown gets back to half guard. Pancake slows the pace down in half guard. Pancake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pancake is working away from the top position though. Brown has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Pancake. Oh but Brown has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Pancake goes limp - he's gone! Brown jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joshua Brown! In his post fight interview, Joshua Brown started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Anton (ranked 3244 p4p, 321 weight class) and Luka Perovic (ranked 1279 p4p, 154 weight class). Luka Perovic told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Tim Anton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Luka Perovic! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Perovic pushes Anton up against the ropes in a clinch. Perovic wants the takedown. Anton is fighting it off but Perovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anton's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anton (0) vs (2) Perovic Perovic trying to control but Anton is working from the bottom. Perovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Anton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anton (2) vs (2) Perovic Anton drops back looking for a leg! Perovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Perovic manages to kick Anton off! Anton jumps back into Perovic's guard. Perovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Anton tries to free his leg and advance position but Perovic is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anton passes Perovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Perovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anton pulls his head out easily. Anton moves into full mount! Perovic won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Anton (5) vs (2) Perovic Anton wants to take his opponent's back but Perovic doesn't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Perovic tries to reverse the position but Anton maintains control. Perovic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Perovic wants to control but Anton is keeping busy.
Anton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Perovic! Score +3 for passing guard: Anton (8) vs (2) Perovic Anton fails to take his opponent's back. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Anton trying to control but he's not successful this time. Anton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Perovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Perovic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anton (11) vs (2) Perovic Perovic regains half guard. Perovic tries to roll over but Anton keeps him under control. Anton wants to take a breather but Perovic is having none of it. Anton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perovic defends it well. Anton wants to free his trapped foot but Perovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anton is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Perovic still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Perovic has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anton (11) vs (6) Perovic Anton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Perovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anton has managed to free his arm - good work. Perovic seems to be working for a kimura but Anton defends the submission attempt. Perovic prevents Anton from improving his position. Anton is not content to let Perovic control the position. Perovic is pressing down on Anton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anton is holding on for now. Anton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Perovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Anton tries to get to full guard but Perovic has control of the leg. We've been hearing good reports from Anton'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. Perovic is trying to work for a kimura but Anton is defending well.
Perovic wants to free his trapped foot but Anton is holding on for dear life with his legs. Anton gets back to full guard.
Perovic wants to control from the top but Anton keeps moving. Anton looking for a sweep. Not yet Anton, not yet. Anton is trying to keep Perovic in close.
Anton keeping moving, preventing Perovic from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Anton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Perovic pushing down on Anton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Perovic is looking to advance position but Anton won't allow it. Anton is not content to let Perovic control the position. Anton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Perovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Perovic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anton (15) vs (6) Perovic Anton tries to get the hooks in deep but Perovic pushed the leg off. Anton looking for the choke from the back. Perovic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Perovic turns into Anton and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anton (15) vs (8) Perovic
That's six minutes gone in the round. Perovic is fighting to break Anton's control of his arms but Anton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Perovic postures up.
Perovic wants to control from the top but Anton keeps moving. Anton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perovic is one step ahead there. Perovic trying to control but Anton is working from the bottom. Anton is trying to control the position but Perovic postures up. Perovic wants to pass the guard but Anton is keeping the position. My spies in Natty Vincere inform me that Perovic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Anton 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: Anton (17) vs (8) Perovic Anton is figuring out what he wants to do next. Anton seems to be working for a kimura but Perovic defends the submission attempt. Perovic is looking for a sweep. Anton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Perovic is still trying to improve position. Perovic is not content to let Anton control the position. Perovic tries to roll over but Anton keeps him under control. Anton wants to control but Perovic is keeping him busy. Anton wants to free his trapped foot but Perovic is holding on for dear life with his legs. Perovic is looking for a sweep. Anton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Perovic looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Perovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Perovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anton is working away from the top position though. Perovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Anton wants to free his trapped foot but Perovic is holding on for dear life with his legs. Perovic actively working from the bottom here. Anton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perovic is just riding it out for now. Anton eventually gives up the hold. Anton works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anton (20) vs (8) Perovic
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Anton wants to take Perovic's back but he can't do it this time. Perovic is trying desperately to improve position. Perovic has given up his back here. Will Anton look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Anton (23) vs (8) Perovic Anton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Perovic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Perovic for a finish. Anton looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Perovic is controlling Anton 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anton (23) vs (10) Perovic Perovic slips nicely into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Perovic is looking to advance position but Anton won't allow it. Anton tries to get to full guard but Perovic has control of the leg. Anton is pressing down on Perovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Anton is adopting a defensive guard. Perovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anton is keeping the position for now. Anton wants to sweep but no luck. Anton is trying to keep Perovic in close.
Anton 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 eleven minutes gone in the round. Anton keeping moving, preventing Perovic from controlling successfully. Anton is trying to control the position but Perovic postures up. Perovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Anton keeping moving, preventing Perovic from controlling successfully. Perovic being controlled here momentarily. Perovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anton swivels though and keeps the full guard. Anton can't keep his opponent in guard - Perovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Anton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Anton is looking to control Perovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anton avoid being mounted? Anton is looking to improve his position.
Perovic wants to pass to mount but Anton is defending the position. Perovic wants to take a breather but Anton is having none of it. Anton is trying to get back to full guard. Perovic works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anton (23) vs (13) Perovic Anton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Perovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anton is just riding it out for now. Perovic eventually gives up the hold.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Anton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anton. Perovic forces his way into half guard. Perovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Anton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anton is controlling Perovic's trapped leg to prevent Perovic from advancing to side control. Anton is defending against the submission attempts here by Perovic.
Anton is trying to maintain the position but Perovic is very close to passing his half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Anton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Perovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Perovic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anton (27) vs (13) Perovic Perovic 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 Anton gets his way!
Anton is persistently looking for the submission but Perovic is defending it well.
Anton looking to break Perovic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Perovic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Perovic breaks Anton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anton (27) vs (15) Perovic Anton tries to land a sweep but no joy. Perovic wants to control from the top but Anton keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Anton wants to sweep here but Perovic controlling him for the moment. Perovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anton's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Anton takes the fight on points by 27 to 15. Tim Anton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between LeBron James (ranked 3281 p4p, 331 weight class) and Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 1649 p4p, 189 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; LeBron James! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dmitri Zaitsev! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zaitsev to the mat! Zaitsev manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: James (2) vs (0) Zaitsev Zaitsev keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. Zaitsev trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaitsev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: James (2) vs (2) Zaitsev Zaitsev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and James dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: James (4) vs (2) Zaitsev Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Zaitsev keeping full guard, as James tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zaitsev seems keen to control James's posture. James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. James passes Zaitsev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zaitsev is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Zaitsev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but James manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: James (7) vs (2) Zaitsev Zaitsev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zaitsev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zaitsev shrugs it off. James fails to advance to Zaitsev's back. Zaitsev 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: James (7) vs (4) Zaitsev James controls Zaitsev momentarily but Zaitsev frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zaitsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now. Zaitsev trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zaitsev tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. James pulls Zaitsev in close to prevent any damage. James keeping full guard, as Zaitsev tries to pass. Zaitsev wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zaitsev looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: James (9) vs (4) Zaitsev The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. James trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet. James wants to pass the guard but Zaitsev is keeping the position. We've been informed that Zaitsev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. James content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Zaitsev has locked up a guillotine! Zaitsev's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? James is holding on here and Zaitsev must be using up a lot of energy. James has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Zaitsev gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dmitri Zaitsev! An out of breath Dmitri Zaitsev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ono Kuronoa (ranked 2058 p4p, 109 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 1998 p4p, 107 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Jaro Lalla! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Kuronoa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kuronoa clinches up against the ropes. Kuronoa manages to pull guard.
Lalla looking to pass the guard. Kuronoa has his feet on Lalla's thighs here. He's pushed Lalla off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lalla screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ono Kuronoa! In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'. |
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ishiihara Sakuraba (ranked 1686 p4p, 90 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 2090 p4p, 113 weight class). Brah has chosen Dropped by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Edgy Brah! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Brah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Sakuraba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Sakuraba darts in looking for a takedown but Brah gets double underhooks and turns Sakuraba into the ropes. Brah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakuraba sprawls well initially but Brah persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (2) Brah Sakuraba trying to get back to full guard but Brah takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (5) Brah Brah mounts Sakuraba! Really nice guard pass there! Brah wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely. Sakuraba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brah trying to control but Sakuraba is having none of it. Sakuraba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sakuraba stops Brah from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Sakuraba is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sakuraba regains half guard. Brah passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sakuraba! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (8) Brah Brah wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely. Brah is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sakuraba has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brah prevents Sakuraba from getting the reversal. Sakuraba is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action. Brah fails to move to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brah looking to control but Sakuraba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Brah fails to move to back control. Brah wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely. Sakuraba is controlling an arm, preventing Brah from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sakuraba is trying to escape the mount.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sakuraba regains half guard. Sakuraba trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg. 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. Brah wants to pass to mount but Sakuraba is defending the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back. Brah wants to take a breather but Sakuraba is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sakuraba is in trouble now - Brah has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (11) Brah Sakuraba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brah wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely. Sakuraba is desperately trying to improve his position but Brah has a good base and remains in mount. Brah wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely. Brah prevents Sakuraba from getting the reversal. Brah fails to take his opponent's back. Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Sakuraba can't escape the position.
Sakuraba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Brah moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sakuraba (0) vs (14) Brah I really don't envy Sakuraba right now.
Sakuraba just trying to survive but Brah is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Brah looking for the choke but no joy. I really don't envy Sakuraba right now.
Brah is looking for the choke from the back position but Sakuraba is controlling his hands well. Sakuraba trying to control the position but Brah manages to sink in the hooks.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Sakuraba defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brah has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Sakuraba is in bad spot here.
Sakuraba is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sakuraba is trying to break free.
Sakuraba trying to control the hands but Brah won't let him. Brah working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Sakuraba is doing well to defend. Brah seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Sakuraba is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgy Brah! Edgy Brah really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
|
|
|
|
|
|