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CACC 91 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chester Bowen (ranked 6735 p4p, 623 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 7544 p4p, 663 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Chester Bowen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chester Bowen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Chester Bowen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mazzariello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowen circles away.
Bowen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mazzariello has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bowen after a bit of a struggle.
Bowen pulls guard effortlessly.
Bowen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mazzariello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mazzariello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bowen tries to get to full guard but Mazzariello has control of the leg.
Bowen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzariello slows the pace down in half guard.
Bowen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mazzariello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bowen is trying to keep Mazzariello in close.
Mazzariello really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bowen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bowen has an active guard here but Mazzariello has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello stalling.
Bowen actively working from the bottom here.
Bowen looking for submissions off his back.
Mazzariello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bowen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello trying to control the action but Bowen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mazzariello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bowen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mazzariello pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (0) vs (3) Mazzariello
Bowen is trying desperately to improve position.
Bowen is working hard here to advance position.
Mazzariello 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bowen is looking to escape.
Bowen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mazzariello wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mazzariello trying to control but Bowen is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bowen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mazzariello wants to control the pace but Bowen is squirming around nicely.
Bowen is working to get back to half guard.
Bowen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bowen (0) vs (6) Mazzariello
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mazzariello struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bowen just trying to survive but Mazzariello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mazzariello is hanging on to Bowen's back as he tries to escape.
Mazzariello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bowen's body.
I really don't envy Bowen right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello tries to keep control of the position but Bowen is staying busy.
Mazzariello controls the position.
Bowen rolls, trying to escape but Mazzariello keeps control of the position.
Mazzariello working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bowen is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bowen tries to escape the position.
Bowen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mazzariello's guard. Nice work there by Bowen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (2) vs (6) Mazzariello
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.
Mazzariello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bowen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bowen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mazzariello has his foot on Bowen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowen works his way back into a safe position though.
Bowen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mazzariello manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bowen has Mazzariello in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (2) vs (8) Mazzariello
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bowen has his foot on Mazzariello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mazzariello works his way back into a safe position though.
Mazzariello must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mazzariello won't allow Bowen to sweep him here.
Mazzariello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mazzariello trying to control but Bowen is working from the bottom.
Mazzariello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bowen keeping full guard, as Mazzariello tries to pass.
Mazzariello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bowen is looking for a triangle but Mazzariello pushes his legs off easily.
Bowen looking to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bowen working for a triangle but Mazzariello defends it easily.
Bowen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bowen keeping full guard, as Mazzariello tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bowen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mazzariello controls the pace.
Bowen looking to control.
Bowen keeping full guard, as Mazzariello tries to pass.
Bowen has his foot on Mazzariello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mazzariello works his way back into a safe position though.
Mazzariello passes into half guard.
Mazzariello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bowen tries to roll over but Mazzariello keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bowen. Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (2) vs (11) Mazzariello
Mazzariello tries to move to mount but Bowen blocks the move with his legs.
Mazzariello controlling from side mount.
Bowen is not content to let Mazzariello control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bowen! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bowen (2) vs (13) Mazzariello
Bowen tries to hold on but Mazzariello postures up.
Bowen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mazzariello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mazzariello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mazzariello wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Bell (ranked 6639 p4p, 124 weight class) and Ergun Cerrahoglu (ranked 7048 p4p, 132 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gary Bell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ergun Cerrahoglu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and pushes Bell back into the ropes.
Cerrahoglu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cerrahoglu manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bell (0) vs (4) Cerrahoglu
Cerrahoglu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cerrahoglu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cerrahoglu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cerrahoglu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cerrahoglu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cerrahoglu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is not content to let Cerrahoglu control the position.
Cerrahoglu is trying to get an arm triangle but Bell is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cerrahoglu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bell, who protects the arm well.
Cerrahoglu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cerrahoglu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Cerrahoglu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cerrahoglu swings around for an armbar but Bell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cerrahoglu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (4) Cerrahoglu
Cerrahoglu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell won't allow Cerrahoglu to sweep him here.
Cerrahoglu 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: Bell (2) vs (6) Cerrahoglu
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is working for a kimura but Bell is defending it quite comfortably.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Bell is defending against the submission attempts here by Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Cerrahoglu is working for a kimura but Bell is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cerrahoglu is working for a submission of some sort.
Cerrahoglu seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to hold on to Cerrahoglu's head to control him but Cerrahoglu postures up.
Cerrahoglu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bell sees it coming and defends easily.
Cerrahoglu stalling.
Cerrahoglu trying to pass the guard but Bell defending well.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cerrahoglu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cerrahoglu is working away from the top position though.
Cerrahoglu 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.
Cerrahoglu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bell is defending against the submission attempts here by Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cerrahoglu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cerrahoglu is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cerrahoglu.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cerrahoglu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bell sees it coming and defends easily.
Cerrahoglu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Cerrahoglu eventually gives up the hold.
Cerrahoglu seems to be looking for submissions.
Cerrahoglu is working for a submission of some sort.
Cerrahoglu is working for a submission of some sort.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Cerrahoglu sits in half guard.
Cerrahoglu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bell sees it coming and defends easily.
Cerrahoglu wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cerrahoglu 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 eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bell defends it well.
Cerrahoglu is working for a submission of some sort.
Cerrahoglu is working for a kimura but Bell is defending it quite comfortably.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Cerrahoglu eventually gives up the hold.
Cerrahoglu 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.
Cerrahoglu 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Cerrahoglu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cerrahoglu trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu wants to take a breather but Bell is having none of it.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Cerrahoglu is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerrahoglu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cerrahoglu wins on points by 6 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Uncle Fester (ranked 5738 p4p, 561 weight class) and Danny Cormier (ranked 24029 p4p, 732 weight class). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Uncle Fester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Danny Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fester has managed to clinch.
Fester jumps into guard, dragging Cormier to the mat.
Fester looking for a sweep. Not yet Fester, not yet.
Fester keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cormier working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fester wants to sweep but no luck.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Fester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fester is trying to control the position but Cormier postures up.
Cormier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fester keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Cormier won't allow Fester to sweep him here.
Fester keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Fester is trying to keep Cormier in close.
Fester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fester keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Cormier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fester looking for a sweep. Not yet Fester, not yet.
Fester is working hard here to advance position.
Cormier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fester is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fester has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fester (2) vs (0) Cormier
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fester tries to free his leg and advance position but Cormier is retaining full guard.
Fester postures up.
Fester sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cormier can't keep his opponent in guard - Fester advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fester is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fester wants to work for an arm triangle but Cormier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier trying to control but Fester postures up.
Cormier is staying active underneath Fester, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fester seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fester is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cormier sees it coming and defends easily.
Fester 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.
Still in half guard, Fester seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fester is working away from the top position though.
Fester trying to pass the guard but Cormier 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.
Fester frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fester (5) vs (0) Cormier
Fester looking for a guillotine from mount but Cormier is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cormier is looking to escape.
Fester prevents Cormier from getting the reversal.
Fester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cormier is looking to escape.
Fester is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cormier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cormier shrugs it off.
Cormier is squirming around, avoiding Fester's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cormier tries to hold on but Fester pushes him away.
Fester goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cormier is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fester (5) vs (2) Cormier
Fester working for a triangle but Cormier defends it easily.
Fester looking for a sweep. Not yet Fester, not yet.
Cormier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fester keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Fester has Cormier pulled in close to control his posture.
Cormier trying to control but Fester is working from the bottom.
Cormier looking to improve position, pressing down on Fester's thigh with his hand. Fester seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Cormier paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Cormier's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Fester picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Uncle Fester!
Danny Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'It is sucks.'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vince Checkert (ranked 6062 p4p, 119 weight class) and John Diokane (ranked 5848 p4p, 191 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vince Checkert ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Diokane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diokane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Checkert defends well and Diokane ends up having to push Checkert into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diokane shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Checkert (0) vs (2) Diokane
Diokane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Checkert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diokane has managed to get both his arms back between Checkert 's legs - danger averted.
Diokane passes Checkert 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Checkert is staying active underneath Diokane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Checkert tries to roll over but Diokane keeps him under control.
Checkert trying to hold on to Diokane's head to control him but Diokane postures up.
Checkert moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokane trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Diokane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Checkert keeping moving, preventing Diokane from controlling successfully.
Checkert has control of Diokane's left arm, preventing Diokane from doing any damage.
Checkert keeping moving, preventing Diokane from controlling successfully.
Diokane slips nicely into half guard.
Diokane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Checkert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diokane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Checkert (0) vs (5) Diokane
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diokane is working for a guillotine from mount but Checkert frees his head quite easily.
Checkert working to try and regain half guard.
Diokane fails to move to back control.
Checkert wants to hold on but Diokane pushes him away.
Checkert manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diokane wants to work for an arm triangle but Checkert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Checkert is trying to control but can't.
Diokane passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Checkert (0) vs (8) Diokane
Checkert is looking for a sweep.
Diokane passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Checkert ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Checkert (0) vs (10) Diokane
Checkert can't escape the position.
Checkert is working hard here to advance position.
Checkert is squirming around, avoiding Diokane's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diokane moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Checkert (0) vs (13) Diokane
Diokane avoiding Checkert 's attempts to control his hands.
Checkert is in a bad position with Diokane working for a choke. Checkert manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Checkert (2) vs (13) Diokane
Diokane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Checkert stopping the sweep attempt from Diokane.
Diokane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Checkert looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diokane controls Checkert momentarily but Checkert frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diokane keeping moving, preventing Checkert from controlling successfully.
Diokane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diokane is looking for a triangle but Checkert pushes his legs off easily.
Diokane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Checkert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diokane keeping full guard, as Checkert tries to pass.
Diokane pushes a forearm under Checkert 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Checkert is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Diokane! |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Geo Martinez (ranked 7278 p4p, 256 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 22580 p4p, 283 weight class). 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Geo Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Martinez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thayer to the ground. Martinez is now in Thayer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thayer is trying to control the position but Martinez 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.
Thayer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Martinez is defending well. Thayer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Martinez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Thayer celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thad Thayer! |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chris Boag (ranked 3189 p4p, 349 weight class) and Lodzov Hugs (ranked 3108 p4p, 343 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Chris Boag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lodzov Hugs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boag moves into the clinch successfully.
Hugs has Boag pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Boag manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boag is pressed up against the ropes. Hugs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boag down to the mat. Boag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hugs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boag is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hugs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boag (0) vs (2) Hugs
Hugs tries to free his leg and advance position but Boag is retaining full guard.
Hugs wants to control from the top but Boag keeps moving.
Hugs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Boag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boag is keeping the position for now.
Hugs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hugs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hugs trying to control but Boag is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Boag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boag keeping full guard, as Hugs tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs trying to control but Boag is working from the bottom.
Boag is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hugs looking to pass the guard.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Boag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boag is keeping the position for now.
Boag keeping moving, preventing Hugs from controlling successfully.
Hugs being controlled here momentarily.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Boag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hugs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boag haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hugs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hugs keeps trying to improve his position.
Hugs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boag is not content to let Hugs control the position.
Boag is defending against the submission attempts here by Hugs.
Hugs is trying to control the action in half guard but Boag is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boag has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boag wants to control but Hugs is keeping busy.
Hugs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is looking to take a break and control but Boag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hugs working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Boag trying to hold on to Hugs's head to control him but Hugs postures up.
Boag is looking for a sweep. Hugs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hugs wants to take a breather but Boag is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is stalling here. Boag is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hugs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boag has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boag (4) vs (2) Hugs
Hugs can't do much from the bottom here.
Boag controls the position.
Hugs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boag (4) vs (4) Hugs
Hugs uses his free foot to push down on Boag's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boag. Score +3 for passing guard: Boag (4) vs (7) Hugs
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.
Hugs fails to advance to Boag's back.
Hugs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boag is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hugs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boag is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boag and Hugs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hugs wants to take a breather but Boag manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hugs.
Hugs stands and throws Boag's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boag (4) vs (10) Hugs
Hugs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is trying to get an arm triangle but Boag is defending well.
Hugs looking to control but instead Boag has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hugs trying to mount his opponent but Boag defends it.
Boag wants to improve his position but Hugs is controlling well.
Hugs wants to pass to mount but Boag is defending the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Boag gets full guard.
Hugs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boag is keeping the position for now.
Hugs wants to control from the top but Boag keeps moving.
Boag controlling the position.
Hugs is looking to pass into half guard but Boag pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boag is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boag (6) vs (10) Hugs
Hugs trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hugs trying to control the position here.
Hugs wants to control the position but Boag says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boag is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hugs trying to get back to full guard but Boag takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boag (9) vs (10) Hugs
Hugs is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Boag pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hugs manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boag trying to control the pace.
Hugs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hugs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hugs trying to control from the bottom.
Hugs is looking to improve his position.
Boag wants to take a breather but Hugs is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boag prevents Hugs from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugs wins on points by 10 to 9.
In his post fight interview, Lodzov Hugs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 1030 p4p, 151 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 2352 p4p, 315 weight class). Sailcirc kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is THE SCOTTS. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sailcirc closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sailcirc (2) vs (0) Henry Jr
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sailcirc prevents Henry Jr from improving his position.
Henry Jr is looking to control Sailcirc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry Jr avoid being mounted?
Henry Jr is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Sailcirc seems content to control.
Sailcirc has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Henry Jr is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Sailcirc from advancing position.
Henry Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sailcirc stalling.
Henry Jr trying to hold on to Sailcirc's head to control him but Sailcirc postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Sailcirc wants to control but Henry Jr is keeping him busy.
Henry Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sailcirc in particular looking to stall.
Henry Jr moves into full guard.
Sailcirc stopping the sweep attempt from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Henry Jr keeps moving.
Henry Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
Henry Jr wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Henry Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Henry Jr keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Henry Jr looking to control.
Henry Jr is controlling Sailcirc's posture.
Sailcirc passes Henry Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henry Jr is looking for a sweep. Sailcirc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sailcirc trying to control from half guard but Henry Jr is working away.
Sailcirc is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Henry Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Henry Jr trying to control here.
Sailcirc slows the pace down in half guard.
Henry Jr trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr keeping control of the position.
Henry Jr trying to control here.
Henry Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Henry Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Sailcirc sits in half guard.
Henry Jr is controlling Sailcirc's trapped leg to prevent Sailcirc from advancing to side control.
Henry Jr is looking to control Sailcirc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry Jr avoid being mounted?
Henry Jr tries to get to full guard but Sailcirc has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to hold on to Sailcirc's head to control him but Sailcirc postures up.
Henry Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sailcirc trying to control from half guard but Henry Jr is working away.
Henry Jr tries to roll over but Sailcirc keeps him under control.
Henry Jr is still trying to improve position.
Sailcirc trying to control the action but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc not doing much here.
Sailcirc prevents Henry Jr from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is taking a breather. Henry Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Henry Jr is looking for a sweep. Sailcirc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sailcirc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henry Jr is just riding it out for now. Sailcirc eventually gives up the hold.
Sailcirc wants to take a breather but Henry Jr is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr keeping hold of Sailcirc's head, controlling as best he can.
Henry Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Sailcirc sits in half guard.
Henry Jr is holding on to half guard well.
Sailcirc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henry Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sailcirc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henry Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Sailcirc sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henry Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Sailcirc has passed into half guard.
Henry Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry Jr is trying to keep Sailcirc in close.
Henry Jr is pulling down on Sailcirc's head. It's preventing any offense from Sailcirc, at least for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc 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.
Henry Jr controls Sailcirc momentarily but Sailcirc frees himself.
Sailcirc is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is keeping the position.
Henry Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henry Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailcirc is one step ahead there.
Sailcirc advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sailcirc (5) vs (0) Henry Jr
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is looking for a sweep.
Henry Jr wants to control but Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc controlling from side mount.
Henry Jr tries to improve position but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is looking to take a break and control but Henry Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Sailcirc keeps moving and retains side control.
Sailcirc trying to control the action but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr struggling a bit here.
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Henry Jr is defending well.
Henry Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sailcirc is trying to control the action in half guard but Henry Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sailcirc with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry Jr is looking to improve his position.
Henry Jr is trying to maintain the position but Sailcirc is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry Jr.
Henry Jr trying to control the position.
Henry Jr keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henry Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry Jr, not yet.
Henry Jr is trying to keep Sailcirc in close.
Henry Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailcirc is one step ahead there.
Sailcirc trying to control but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr 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.
Henry Jr is controlling Sailcirc's posture.
Let's hope that Henry Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sailcirc stays in close to Henry Jr's body and controls the position.
Henry Jr wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Sailcirc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry Jr working a defensive guard but Sailcirc passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sailcirc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sailcirc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henry Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sailcirc takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Torcadall Sailcirc took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 1354 p4p, 177 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1432 p4p, 191 weight class). Kakuto has chosen Gorillaz-Dirty Harry as his entrance music. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Simon Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustafsson gets tackled into the ropes by Kakuto. Kakuto maintains the clinch.
Kakuto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is working for takedown but Kakuto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gustafsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustafsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gustafsson forces his way into half guard.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Kakuto is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustafsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakuto has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Kakuto defends it easily.
Gustafsson has an active guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto moves into full mount! Gustafsson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (5) Kakuto
Gustafsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustafsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (8) Kakuto
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
Gustafsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kakuto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (2) vs (10) Kakuto
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kakuto.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustafsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustafsson working for submissions but it's allowed Kakuto to get to half guard.
Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kakuto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kakuto throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gustafsson's body to avoid the submission. Gustafsson has instead reached around Kakuto's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gustafsson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Gustafsson!
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 813 p4p, 108 weight class) and Mate Orsic (ranked 1780 p4p, 213 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orsic clinches with his opponent.
Orsic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Donde regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (0) vs (2) Orsic
Orsic passes Donde's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Orsic tries to pass to full mount but Donde defends it.
Orsic trying to control from half guard but Donde is working away.
Orsic wants to pass the guard but Donde is defending well.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Orsic has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic is controlling the pace.
Donde controlling the position for now.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Orsic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic trying to mount his opponent but Donde defends 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.
Donde is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsic works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (5) Orsic
Orsic trying to control but Donde is having none of it.
Donde keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Donde is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (5) Orsic
Donde avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orsic has his foot on Donde's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donde works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Donde uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (5) vs (5) Orsic
Orsic prevents Donde from moving into mount.
Donde trying to control the action but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Donde controls the position.
Orsic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donde off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donde (5) vs (9) Orsic
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde is really stuck here.
Orsic wants to control but Donde manages to buck him off and is now in Orsic's guard! Nice work there by Donde! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (7) vs (9) Orsic
Donde looking to pass the guard.
Orsic is looking for a triangle but Donde pushes his legs off easily.
Donde avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donde looking to pass the guard.
Donde is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Orsic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donde doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Orsic is tightening it up a little... Donde has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Donde reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Donde taps out! Nice BJJ there by Orsic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mate Orsic! |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 1823 p4p, 234 weight class) and Joe Average (ranked 2062 p4p, 268 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. A fine choice. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Average shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Average showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Average
Average is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Average stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym 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.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Average keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Average is working away from the top position though.
Average 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.
Average frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (5) Average
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average controlling from the full mount.
Average wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Average gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Average has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Average's body position as best he can.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson has given up his back. Will we see Average going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (0) vs (8) Average
Average 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, Jackson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Average controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
Average has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Average looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Average controlling his opponent.
Average prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stops Average from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Average has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Average wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
My spies in Blood^and^Guts inform me that Average has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Average is controlling the pace.
Average trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Average slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Average advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (11) Average
Average controls the position from side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control Average's posture but Average avoids it.
Jackson prevents Average from moving into mount.
Jackson is not content to let Average control the position.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Average from moving into mount.
Jackson tries to buck Average off but Average is having none of it.
Average tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Average is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Average tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Average wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Average working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to remain calm as Average controls from the top position.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson is not content to let Average control the position.
Average working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is not content to let Average control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stops Average from passing to mount.
Average keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Average seems content to control.
Jackson is not content to let Average control the position.
Average prevents Jackson from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average wins on points by 11 to 0.
Joe Average bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Kamden Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'. |
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