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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonard Washington and Sven Kristian Nielsen. Washington's entrance music is Snuffed Out by Streetlife. A fine choice. Nielsen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wardruna - Fehu. Leonard Washington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Leonard Washington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nielsen pushes Washington up against the cage in a clinch. Washington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nielsen walks away with a smile on his face. Washington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Washington closes the distance and pushes Nielsen back into the cage. Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nielsen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Washington (0) vs (2) Nielsen Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Washington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nielsen trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom. Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard. Washington 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: Washington (2) vs (2) Nielsen
That's one minute gone in the round. Washington is trying to work for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Washington trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it. Washington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Nielsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard. Washington 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.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Nielsen keeping control of the position. Nielsen works his way to full guard. Good work. Nielsen wants to hit a switch here but Washington passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nielsen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (5) vs (2) Nielsen Nielsen 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: Washington (5) vs (4) Nielsen
That's three minutes gone in the round. Washington is pulling down on Nielsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nielsen, at least for the moment. Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position. Washington keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. Washington is trying to keep Nielsen in close.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Washington is working hard here to advance position. Nielsen passes Washington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washington tries to get to full guard but Nielsen has control of the leg. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nielsen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at World Combat Sports Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Washington won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount. Washington controlling the position well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom. Washington is concentrating on defense, preventing Nielsen from advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Washington is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Washington is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted? Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Nielsen content to control rather than advance. Let's hope that Nielsen 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. Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Nielsen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (5) vs (7) Nielsen Nielsen has control of an arm but Washington manages to advance to Nielsen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Washington (9) vs (7) Nielsen Washington is trying to stick to Nielsen's back but Nielsen is turning into Washington. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Washington's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nielsen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washington (9) vs (9) Nielsen Nielsen forces his way into half guard. Nielsen controlling the action here. Nielsen is looking to advance position but Washington won't allow it. Washington wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it. Nielsen is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Washington is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted? Washington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nielsen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Washington tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control. Washington wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it. Washington manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen pushing down on Washington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Washington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Nielsen tries to pass to full mount but Washington defends it. Nielsen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (9) vs (12) Nielsen Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Nielsen tries for a kimura but Washington is defending well. Nielsen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Washington (9) vs (14) Nielsen Nielsen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Washington is holding on tight.
Nielsen content just to control the position here. Washington is trying desperately to improve position. Washington tries to hold on but Nielsen postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Nielsen trying to control but Washington is having none of it. Washington is controlling an arm, preventing Nielsen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nielsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Washington tries to hold on but Nielsen postures up. Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Washington is looking to escape. Nielsen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Washington manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Washington is doing well to control the position and prevent Nielsen from advancing to side control. Nielsen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Washington is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sven Kristian Nielsen! During a confident post fight interview, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ashy Larry and Leonard Washington. Larry comes into the arena with Hot N*gga BL3R Remix blaring out of the sound system. Washington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snuffed Out by Streetlife kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Ashy Larry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Leonard Washington! The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Washington drives through and clinches with Larry against the cage.
Larry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
Larry wants a takedown but no success here.
Larry wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashy Larry. That's going to take a lot out of him. Washington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Larry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Larry wants a takedown but no success here.
Larry wants a takedown.
Washington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Larry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Larry can't get the takedown.
Washington pulls guard effortlessly. Larry showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Washington is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Larry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Washington keeping moving, preventing Larry from controlling successfully. Washington looking to control.
Washington has control of Larry's left arm, preventing Larry from doing any damage. Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washington pulls Larry in close to prevent any damage. Washington working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Larry stays in close to Washington's body and controls the position. Washington controlling Larry's posture. Larry preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Larry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Washington is controlling Larry's posture. Washington controls Larry momentarily but Larry frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Larry stays in close to Washington's body and controls the position. Washington has Larry pulled in close to control his posture. Washington is trying to keep Larry in close.
Washington is pulling down on Larry's head. It's preventing any offense from Larry, at least for the moment. Washington is trying to keep Larry in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Larry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Larry postures up.
Washington is pulling down on Larry's head. It's preventing any offense from Larry, at least for the moment. Washington 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. Larry trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Washington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Larry 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Larry trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom. Washington is controlling Larry's posture. Washington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larry (0) vs (2) Washington Washington drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larry! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Larry (4) vs (2) Washington Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't. Larry controlling the position from side mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Washington is looking for a sweep. Larry just content to control the position. Washington is looking for a sweep. Washington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Washington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larry (4) vs (4) Washington Larry wants to get back to full guard. Washington seems to be working for a kimura but Larry defends the submission attempt. Larry wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Washington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larry has managed to free his arm - good work. Washington moves into full mount! Larry won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Larry (4) vs (7) Washington Larry is squirming around, avoiding Washington's attempts to control the action. Washington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Larry turns into him and now he's in Washington's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larry (6) vs (7) Washington Washington controls Larry momentarily but Larry frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Washington wants to sweep here but Larry controlling him for the moment. Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Washington is adopting a defensive guard. Washington is continuing to stall. Washington controls Larry momentarily but Larry frees himself. Larry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Larry stopping the sweep attempt from Washington. Larry trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Washington wants to sweep here but Larry controlling him for the moment. Washington has Larry pulled in close to control his posture. Larry is stalling in the full guard. Larry stopping the sweep attempt from Washington. Larry controls from within his opponent's guard. Washington keeping moving, preventing Larry from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Washington holds on and takes a little breather. Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Larry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Washington wants to sweep here but Larry controlling him for the moment. Larry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Washington working a defensive guard here.
Larry sitting in guard here, content to control. Washington looking to control.
Larry showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Washington wants to sweep here but Larry controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Larry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Washington holds on and takes a little breather. Larry sitting in guard here, content to control. Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Larry content to stall in guard here. Larry wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Washington looking to control.
Larry looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Washington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Larry wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving. Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Larry controlling from the top position. Washington wants to sweep but no luck. Larry 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. Washington working a defensive guard here.
Larry content to stall in guard here. Washington managing to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Larry postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Washington wins on points by 7 to 6. After the big win, Leonard Washington made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BeastMode and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. In defeat, Ashy Larry stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna give thanks to my manager Matt, my sponsors; Instinct and Machiavelli. Congrats to my opponent for bringing his A-game tonight. Much respect'. |
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