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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hans Lankari and Sergio Diaz. Lankari comes into the arena with AC/DC - Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. Diaz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gasolina. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sergio Diaz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Hans Lankari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sergio Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lankari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Lankari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lankari sprawls well. Lankari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lankari! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lankari (0) vs (4) Diaz
Lankari is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz trying to control the action but Lankari is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lankari rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Lankari! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lankari (2) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lankari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Lankari from controlling successfully.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Lankari tries to pass.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lankari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lankari (2) vs (6) Diaz
Lankari looking for a sweep. Not yet Lankari, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to control but Lankari is working from the bottom.
Lankari pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lankari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz passes Lankari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankari is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lankari is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Lankari is defending well.
Lankari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz moves into full mount! Lankari won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lankari (2) vs (9) Diaz
Diaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lankari is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lankari and Diaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries for a kimura but Lankari is defending well.
Diaz trying to control the position but Lankari is working away.
Lankari struggling a bit here.
Lankari is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lankari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lankari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Diaz stalls from top position.
Lankari regains half guard.
Lankari is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Lankari is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Lankari won't allow it.
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lankari sees it coming and defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stalling away here and it's allowed Lankari to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lankari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lankari (2) vs (12) Diaz
Lankari manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lankari keeps working.
Diaz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lankari (2) vs (15) Diaz
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Lankari manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Diaz.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lankari trying to control the position.
Diaz won't allow Lankari to sweep him here.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Lankari is keeping the position.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lankari dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lankari (4) vs (15) Diaz
Lankari trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Lankari tries to pass.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Lankari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lankari trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lankari won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Lankari trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is pulling down on Lankari's head to control his posture.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lankari forces his way into half guard.
Lankari is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lankari to get the leverage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lankari passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Lankari (7) vs (15) Diaz
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lankari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Lankari working for a submission but Diaz is keeping him at bay.
Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lankari looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Diaz tries to hold on but Lankari postures up.
Lankari with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diaz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Lankari has a good base and remains in mount.
Lankari avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lankari pulls his head out easily.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Lankari is controlling well.
Lankari seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Lankari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lankari prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Lankari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz won't allow Lankari to pass to mount.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lankari is working away from the top position though.
Lankari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lankari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Lankari eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lankari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lankari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 15 to 7.
Sergio Diaz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Hans Lankari had this to say: 'No excuses here. Congrats.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bee Jay and Hans Lankari. Lankari is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bee Jay! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jay has closed the distance and engaged Lankari in a clinch.
Jay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lankari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lankari has clasped his hands together around Jay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jay (0) vs (4) Lankari
Jay tries to bench press Lankari off him but Lankari keeps the position.
Jay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jay prevents Lankari from improving position.
Lankari is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jay looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lankari gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jay is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lankari lets go of the hold and Jay can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hans Lankari!
A victorious Hans Lankari thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dougie Logan and Hans Lankari. Lankari has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dougie Logan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Logan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lankari looking for a takedown.
Lankari is working for takedown but Logan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Logan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lankari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lankari instigates a clinch.
Lankari wants the takedown. Logan is fighting it off but Lankari persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Logan's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Logan (0) vs (2) Lankari
Lankari trying to move into half guard but instead Logan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Logan (2) vs (2) Lankari
Logan sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lankari has Logan pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lankari controls Logan momentarily but Logan frees himself.
Lankari is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Logan wants to pass the guard but Lankari is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Logan'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.
Logan wants to control from the top but Lankari keeps moving.
Lankari looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Logan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Logan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lankari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Logan stays in close to Lankari's body and controls the position.
Logan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan looking to sit in guard and control but Lankari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Logan (2) vs (4) Lankari
Lankari slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari wants to work for an arm triangle but Logan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Logan is doing well to control the position and prevent Lankari from advancing to side control.
Lankari is trying to work for a kimura but Logan is defending well.
Lankari is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Logan defends it well.
Lankari is trying to work for a kimura but Logan is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari trying to mount his opponent but Logan defends it.
Lankari is working for a submission of some sort.
Lankari is working for a submission of some sort.
Lankari is trying to work for a kimura but Logan is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Logan as he works his way to full guard.
Lankari tries to free his leg and advance position but Logan is retaining full guard.
Logan trying to keep a closed guard but Lankari is proving a slippery customer.
Lankari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Logan is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lankari drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Logan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lankari has Logan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Logan (4) vs (4) Lankari
Lankari keeping full guard, as Logan tries to pass.
Logan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lankari wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Logan is now in half guard.
Lankari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lankari keeping full guard, as Logan tries to pass.
Lankari controls Logan momentarily but Logan frees himself.
Logan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lankari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Logan stopping the sweep attempt from Lankari.
Lankari is trying to keep Logan in close.
Lankari has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lankari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Logan is aware though and is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lankari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Logan is one step ahead there.
Lankari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Logan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Logan (4) vs (6) Lankari
Lankari pushing down on Logan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Logan is trying to control but can't.
Lankari maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Logan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lankari has cracked it and Logan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lankari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hans Lankari!
A very excited looking Hans Lankari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PF 7 - Stewart vs Hardy 2
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Valdez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Lankari manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.#TD#
Lankari gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Valdez regains guard.
Lankari lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lankari is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Valdez wants to sweep here but Lankari controlling him for the moment.
Valdez keeping full guard, as Lankari tries to pass.
Lankari has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lankari keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valdez's head.#SU#
Valdez is working an open guard so Lankari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Valdez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lankari's guard.
Valdez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Lankari scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Valdez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Valdez showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Lankari kicks off Valdez and gets to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Valdez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lankari tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valdez is in Lankari's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Lankari manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Valdez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lankari regains guard immediately.
Valdez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lankari managing to control the position. #SUB#
Lankari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#ES#
Lankari uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
#T2##TD2#
Lankari gets caught napping as Valdez dives in and scores a takedown. Lankari manages to retain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lankari holds on and takes a little breather.
Lankari'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.
Lankari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valdez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lankari 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.
Valdez is trying to control the position but Lankari postures up. #T3##SU#
Lankari stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Valdez tries to sprawl but Lankari drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Lankari decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Valdez looking to score a takedown here. Lankari is defending well but Valdez drives through and ends up in Lankari's guard.
Lankari seems keen to control Valdez's posture.
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.
Valdez trying to control but Lankari is working from the bottom.
Lankari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valdez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Lankari gets to his feet - Valdez follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Lankari tries to sprawl but Valdez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lankari tries to kick Valdez off in order to stand up. Valdez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lankari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lankari keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lankari trying to control but Valdez postures up.
#T4#
Lankari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Lankari pushes a forearm under Valdez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Valdez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hans Lankari!
Hans Lankari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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