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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scott Fleming and Stacker Pentacost. Fleming comes to the cage accompanied by T.N.T.. Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Scott Fleming! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pentacost has managed to clinch.
Fleming manages to pull guard.
Fleming wants to sweep here but Pentacost controlling him for the moment.
Fleming had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pentacost defends it easily.
Pentacost works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pentacost perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentacost prevents Fleming from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost is pressing down on Fleming's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fleming is holding on for now.
Fleming is trying to maintain the position but Pentacost is very close to passing his half guard.
Fleming manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pentacost has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (0) vs (3) Pentacost
Fleming gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pentacost prevents Fleming from improving his position.
Fleming trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (0) vs (6) Pentacost
Pentacost controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pentacost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fleming is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blackstar Striking Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fleming is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fleming tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fleming regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is trying to maintain the position but Pentacost is very close to passing his half guard.
Fleming wants to get back to full guard.
Fleming trying to control but Pentacost postures up.
Fleming wants to get back to full guard.
Pentacost is thwarting Fleming's attempts to control the position.
Fleming makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fleming.
Fleming looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pentacost sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming looking for a sweep. Not yet Fleming, not yet.
Pentacost is stalling in the full guard.
Fleming working for submissions but it's allowed Pentacost to get to half guard.
Pentacost prevents Fleming from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fleming gets full guard.
Pentacost won't allow Fleming to sweep him here.
Fleming has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pentacost has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (0) vs (9) Pentacost
Fleming tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pentacost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pentacost controls the position.
Pentacost's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fleming is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is staying tight to Fleming's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Pentacost 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.
Fleming is looking for a sweep.
Pentacost takes a little break here. Fleming wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fleming tries to improve position but can't.
Pentacost happy to just control the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Fleming's face as Pentacost controls the position.
Pentacost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fleming keeps working.
Pentacost controlling the position from side mount.
Fleming is trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fleming sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pentacost controlling the action here.
Fleming manages to get to full guard.
Pentacost is fighting to break Fleming's control of his arms but Fleming is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fleming is trying to control the position but Pentacost postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost 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.
Fleming throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fleming working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pentacost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pentacost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fleming is trying to keep Pentacost in close.
Fleming 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.
Fleming is looking for a triangle but Pentacost pushes his legs off easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is looking for a triangle but Pentacost pushes his legs off easily.
Pentacost advances to half guard.
Pentacost prevents Fleming from improving his position.
Pentacost controlling the action here.
Fleming trying to hold on to Pentacost's head to control him but Pentacost postures up.
Fleming is looking to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentacost perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fleming is looking to control Pentacost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fleming avoid being mounted?
Fleming is looking to improve his position.
Fleming trying to get back to full guard but Pentacost takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (0) vs (12) Pentacost
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fleming is desperately trying to improve his position but Pentacost has a good base and remains in mount.
Fleming holds on to Pentacost around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Pentacost manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fleming to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fleming (0) vs (15) Pentacost
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fleming rolls, trying to escape but Pentacost keeps control of the position.
Fleming is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pentacost.
Fleming tries to escape the position.
Fleming is working hard here to advance position.
Fleming turns into Pentacost and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (2) vs (15) Pentacost
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fleming engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fleming looking to sit in guard and control but Pentacost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (2) vs (17) Pentacost
Pentacost looking to pass the guard.
Fleming is looking for a triangle here but Pentacost uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (2) vs (20) Pentacost
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleming being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost wins on points by 20 to 2.
Stacker Pentacost is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Stacker Pentacost 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.
Scott Fleming spoke after the fight, saying 'Guess I need to spend more time on the mat.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scott Fleming and Josh Fardy. Fleming comes to the cage accompanied by T.N.T.. Fardy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smack My Bitch Up 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Scott Fleming! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fleming fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fardy to the ground. Fleming is now in Fardy's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fleming (2) vs (0) Fardy
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Fardy is keeping the position.
Fleming trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
Fardy 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: Fleming (2) vs (2) Fardy
Fardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming is trying to control but can't.
Fleming wants to control but Fardy passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (2) vs (5) Fardy
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming is trying to control Fardy's posture but Fardy avoids it.
Fleming holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Fleming is looking for a sweep.
Fleming wants to control but Fardy postures up.
Fleming is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fardy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleming looking for submissions off his back.
Fleming moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fardy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fleming has tightened it up now! Fardy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Fleming!
An intense looking Scott Fleming took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Roosters Coup BJJ is the best in the world!!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scott Fleming and Ulf Ek. Chooooooooon! I think Fleming might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to T.N.T.. Ulf Ek told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Scott Fleming! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ulf Ek!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fleming darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fleming (2) vs (0) Ek
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Ek is defending well.
Fleming is keen to just control but Ek is a slippery customer.
Fleming looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ek wants to improve his position but Fleming is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ek holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fleming is looking to take a break and control but Ek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming is stalling in the full guard.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Ek keeps moving.
Ek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fleming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ek 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: Fleming (2) vs (2) Ek
Fleming's coaches at Blackstar Striking Academy 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fleming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ek tries to free his leg and advance position but Fleming is retaining full guard.
Fleming is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ek frees his head nicely. Oh but Fleming has switched to an armbar! Ek is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Scott Fleming!
An intense looking Scott Fleming took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Roosters Coup BJJ is the best in the world!!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Glass and Scott Fleming. Fleming has chosen T.N.T. as his entrance music. Scott Fleming is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Martin Glass! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Scott Fleming!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fleming clinches up against the cage.
Fleming lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Glass (0) vs (2) Fleming
Fleming showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fleming passes into half guard.
Fleming stalling away here and it's allowed Glass to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Glass is keeping the position.
Glass seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fleming is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fleming trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
Fleming pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glass is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
Fleming told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Glass is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Glass (2) vs (2) Fleming
Glass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fleming has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Glass has managed to get both his arms back between Fleming's legs - danger averted.
Fleming 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Glass looking to pass the guard.
Fleming 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.
Glass tries to free his leg and advance position but Fleming is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Glass manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Glass (2) vs (4) Fleming
Fleming stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fleming controlling from the top position.
Fleming forces his way into half guard.
Fleming is looking to stall here but Glass recovers full guard.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Glass haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Glass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Glass being controlled here, momentarily.
Fleming looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fleming advances to half guard.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glass keeps working.
Glass is defending against the submission attempts here by Fleming.
Fleming is looking for submissions but instead, Glass has regained full guard.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Glass looking for a sweep. Not yet Glass, not yet.
Fleming stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Glass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Glass is keeping the position.
Fleming drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fleming as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Glass screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fleming! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Scott Fleming!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Scott Fleming waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scott Fleming and Ahti Kaleva. Fleming comes to the cage accompanied by T.N.T.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Scott Fleming! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kaleva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fleming is trying to defend but Kaleva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fleming (0) vs (2) Kaleva
Fleming regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fleming looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fleming has Kaleva pulled in close to control his posture.
Fleming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaleva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Kaleva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fleming is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fleming has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (2) vs (2) Kaleva
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fleming jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaleva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleming. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaleva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleming is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaleva defends it well.
Fleming tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaleva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaleva is in trouble now - Fleming has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (5) vs (2) Kaleva
Kaleva tries to hold on but Fleming pushes him away.
Kaleva is trying desperately to improve position.
Kaleva is squirming around, avoiding Fleming's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is controlling an arm, preventing Fleming from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kaleva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fleming trying to control but Kaleva is having none of it.
Fleming looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kaleva tries to reverse the position but Fleming maintains control.
Fleming jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kaleva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kaleva tries to buck Fleming off but Fleming is having none of it.
Fleming wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaleva, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fleming looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaleva prevents Fleming from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming controlling the position.
Kaleva is trying to improve his position.
Fleming is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaleva has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking for a sweep.
Fleming gets to mount! Kaleva was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fleming (7) vs (2) Kaleva
Fleming looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kaleva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaleva is desperately trying to improve his position but Fleming has a good base and remains in mount.
Fleming wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kaleva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaleva is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fleming has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fleming (10) vs (2) Kaleva
Fleming looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fleming not allowing Kaleva to control his hands.
Kaleva tries to break free.
Fleming is persistently looking for the submission but Kaleva is defending it well.
Fleming is hanging on to Kaleva's back as he tries to escape.
Fleming looking for the choke but no joy.
Fleming doesn't have the hooks in and Kaleva manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (10) vs (4) Kaleva
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleming swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Fleming has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaleva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fleming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fleming is keeping the position for now.
Kaleva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaleva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaleva trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Fleming working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaleva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaleva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming working for a triangle but Kaleva defends it easily.
Fleming has his foot on Kaleva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaleva works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaleva has gone for a leg lock! Fleming slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaleva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (12) vs (4) Kaleva
Kaleva trying to control the position here.
Kaleva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking for a triangle but Fleming pushes his legs off easily.
Kaleva being controlled here, momentarily.
Fleming seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kaleva for as long as he can get away with.
Fleming advances to half guard.
Fleming is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fleming wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaleva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaleva is trying to control but can't.
Fleming is trying to control. Kaleva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleming is looking for a kimura here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but Kaleva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fleming to get the leverage.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleming 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.
Fleming is thwarting Kaleva's attempts to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Fleming is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kaleva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Fleming slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fleming seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fleming is keen to just control but Kaleva is a slippery customer.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
Kaleva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleming is thwarting Kaleva's attempts to control the position.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard.
Fleming is looking to take a break and control but Kaleva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fleming tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaleva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fleming is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaleva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fleming is aware though and is defending well.
Kaleva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Kaleva wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fleming is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is pushing down on Kaleva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaleva is fighting to maintain full guard but Fleming has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaleva looks winded!
Fleming is trying to work for a kimura but Kaleva is defending well.
Kaleva is pressing down on Fleming's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaleva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaleva, not yet.
Fleming drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fleming as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kaleva screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fleming! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Scott Fleming!
Scott Fleming made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
Ahti Kaleva was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka and Scott Fleming. Tisoaka comes into the arena with Festivo blaring out of the sound system. Fleming is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by T.N.T.. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Scott Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tisoaka tries to keep at a distance but Fleming has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fleming has Tisoaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tisoaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tisoaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fleming.
Tisoaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fleming pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fleming has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tisoaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katuro Tisoaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Fleming.
Fleming is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tisoaka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fleming to the mat. Fleming regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (2) vs (0) Fleming
Tisoaka postures up.
Fleming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fleming wants to improve his position but instead Tisoaka has moved into half guard.
Fleming is looking for a sweep. Tisoaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming keeps trying to improve his position.
Fleming looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming looking for subs from the bottom but Tisoaka mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (5) vs (0) Fleming
Tisoaka looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming gets back to half guard.
Tisoaka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fleming wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka trying to mount his opponent but Fleming defends it.
Fleming wants to improve his position but Tisoaka is controlling well.
Tisoaka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fleming works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tisoaka uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (8) vs (0) Fleming
Fleming tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tisoaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fleming will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Fleming's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fleming tries to improve position but can't.
Tisoaka happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tisoaka gets to mount! Fleming was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tisoaka (10) vs (0) Fleming
Fleming really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tisoaka manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fleming to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (13) vs (0) Fleming
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fleming's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tisoaka gets his hands free as Fleming looks to control.
Fleming tries to roll but Tisoaka sticks to his back.
Good control from Tisoaka.
Fleming tries to escape but Tisoaka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fleming looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fleming is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tisoaka.
I really don't envy Fleming right now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is still trying to improve position.
Fleming 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.
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.
Tisoaka is hanging on to Fleming's back as he tries to escape.
Fleming manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tisoaka's guard. Nice work there by Fleming.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (13) vs (2) Fleming
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Tisoaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka has Fleming pulled in close to control his posture.
Tisoaka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fleming uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (13) vs (5) Fleming
Tisoaka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fleming is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fleming seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tisoaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fleming is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tisoaka sees it coming and defends easily.
Fleming wants to take a breather but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Fleming is working for a kimura but Tisoaka is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fleming wants to take a breather but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Fleming tries to pass to full mount but Tisoaka defends it.
Tisoaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleming wants to free his trapped foot but Tisoaka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tisoaka trying to control from the bottom.
Fleming is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fleming tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tisoaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is looking for a sweep. Fleming is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tisoaka gets back to full guard.
Tisoaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fleming's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (15) vs (5) Fleming
Fleming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fleming trying to control the position.
Fleming being controlled here, momentarily.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fleming looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fleming is trying to control the position but Tisoaka postures up.
Fleming working for a triangle but Tisoaka defends it easily.
Fleming working for a triangle but Tisoaka defends it easily.
Tisoaka stopping the sweep attempt from Fleming.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fleming wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
Fleming is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tisoaka defends well.
Fleming is trying to control the position but Tisoaka postures up.
Fleming has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tisoaka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fleming. Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (18) vs (5) Fleming
Fleming tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka happy to just control the position for now.
Tisoaka works to advance to full mount. Fleming defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tisoaka (20) vs (5) Fleming
Fleming tries to lock up and control but Tisoaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fleming tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fleming prevents Tisoaka from taking his back.
Tisoaka controlling the pace for now.
Fleming keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fleming is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tisoaka content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fleming tries to hold on but Tisoaka pushes him away.
Fleming is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fleming is controlling an arm, preventing Tisoaka from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fleming wants to control but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Tisoaka 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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tisoaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fleming is desperately trying to improve his position but Tisoaka has a good base and remains in mount.
Tisoaka wants to take Fleming's back here but Fleming is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fleming is trying to reverse the position but instead Tisoaka has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (23) vs (5) Fleming
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleming tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka takes the fight on points by 23 to 5.
Katuro Tisoaka is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Katuro Tisoaka 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 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pete Palahnuik and Scott Fleming. Palahnuik comes to the cage accompanied by Machine Civilization. Fleming has chosen T.N.T. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Pete Palahnuik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Scott Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Palahnuik moves into the clinch successfully.
Palahnuik is working for takedown but Fleming is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fleming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palahnuik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Palahnuik prevents it.
Fleming is trying to trip Palahnuik. He has hold of a leg but Palahnuik is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fleming persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Palahnuik (0) vs (2) Fleming
Palahnuik has his hands on Fleming's head, controlling the position.
Palahnuik keeping full guard, as Fleming tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palahnuik has control of Fleming's left arm, preventing Fleming from doing any damage.
Fleming trying to control but Palahnuik is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Palahnuik is keeping the position.
Fleming is still trying to improve position.
Palahnuik keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fleming showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Palahnuik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palahnuik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palahnuik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Palahnuik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Palahnuik is keeping the position.
Fleming passes Palahnuik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fleming stalling.
Fleming is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fleming is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fleming is working away from the top position though.
Palahnuik is defending against the submission attempts here by Fleming.
Palahnuik is looking for a sweep. Fleming is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fleming seems to be working for a kimura but Palahnuik defends the submission attempt.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but Palahnuik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fleming to get the leverage.
Fleming is keen to just control but Palahnuik is a slippery customer.
Fleming is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palahnuik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but Palahnuik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fleming to get the leverage.
Fleming is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fleming wants to take a breather but Palahnuik is having none of it.
Fleming is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fleming trying to mount his opponent but Palahnuik defends it.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fleming is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palahnuik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fleming.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fleming is pressing down on Palahnuik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Palahnuik is holding on for now.
Palahnuik is not content to let Fleming control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is working for a submission of some sort.
Fleming trying to control the action but Palahnuik is working from the bottom.
Fleming passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (0) vs (5) Fleming
Fleming goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Palahnuik turns into him and now he's in Fleming's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (2) vs (5) Fleming
Palahnuik postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Palahnuik from controlling successfully.
Palahnuik is sitting in close to Fleming's body. Fleming has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Palahnuik is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Palahnuik is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fleming.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scott Fleming!
After the big win, Scott Fleming made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scott Fleming and Seifer Almasy. Chooooooooon! I think Fleming might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to T.N.T.. Almasy has chosen The Black Mages - Force Your Way as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Scott Fleming! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Seifer Almasy!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fleming fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Almasy to the ground. Fleming is now in Almasy's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fleming (2) vs (0) Almasy
Fleming trying to control but Almasy is working from the bottom.
Fleming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Almasy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fleming sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Almasy controlling Fleming's posture.
Almasy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Almasy trying to control the position.
Fleming trying to control but Almasy is working from the bottom.
Fleming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almasy is looking for a triangle but Fleming pushes his legs off easily.
Almasy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleming is one step ahead there.
Almasy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fleming can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fleming not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Almasy 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.
Almasy can't keep his opponent in guard - Fleming advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Almasy tries to roll over but Fleming keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming wants to work for an arm triangle but Almasy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Almasy controlling the position for now.
Almasy wants to improve his position but Fleming is controlling well.
Almasy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fleming is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Almasy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fleming.
Fleming is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Almasy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fleming.
Fleming is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almasy is pressing down on Fleming's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Almasy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Almasy is looking for a triangle but Fleming pushes his legs off easily.
Almasy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fleming looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming trying to control but Almasy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming postures up.
Almasy pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage.
Almasy keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Almasy 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.
Fleming controlling from the top position.
Fleming thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fleming advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (5) vs (0) Almasy
Almasy is trying to get back to half guard.
Fleming tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Almasy wants to control but Fleming postures up.
Fleming is trying to get an arm triangle but Almasy is defending well.
Fleming working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fleming thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Almasy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Almasy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Almasy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fleming pulls his head out easily.
Fleming trying to control from half guard but Almasy is working away.
Fleming is really struggling to control Almasy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fleming is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Almasy sees it coming and defends easily.
Fleming content to control rather than advance.
Almasy is concentrating on defense, preventing Fleming from advancing position.
Fleming is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almasy defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Almasy moves into full guard.
Almasy wants to sweep here but Fleming controlling him for the moment.
Almasy keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fleming 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.
Almasy is trying to control the position but Fleming postures up.
Almasy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fleming's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (5) vs (2) Almasy
Fleming 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Almasy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Almasy content to stall in guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is trying to keep Almasy in close.
Almasy trying to move into half guard but instead Fleming has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (7) vs (2) Almasy
Almasy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleming is one step ahead there.
Almasy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Almasy is looking for a triangle here but Fleming uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (10) vs (2) Almasy
Fleming tries to advance to mount but Almasy denies him.
Fleming tries for a kimura but Almasy is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fleming working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Almasy struggling a bit here.
Fleming is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Almasy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fleming passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Almasy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fleming (12) vs (2) Almasy
Almasy tries to hold on but Fleming pushes him away.
Fleming looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fleming wants to control the pace but Almasy is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almasy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Almasy is still trying to improve position.
Fleming wants to take his opponent's back but Almasy doesn't allow it.
Almasy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Almasy trying to hold on to Fleming's head to control him but Fleming postures up.
Almasy tries to roll over but Fleming keeps him under control.
Almasy trying to control from the bottom.
Almasy keeping hold of Fleming's head, controlling as best he can.
Fleming is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fleming prevents Almasy from improving his position.
Fleming is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Almasy tries to get to full guard but Fleming has control of the leg.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almasy keeps working.
Fleming is controlling the pace.
Almasy wants to improve his position but Fleming is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Almasy is staying active underneath Fleming, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Almasy wants to control but Fleming is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Almasy is looking for a sweep. Fleming is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Almasy trying to control from the bottom.
Almasy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fleming's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fleming's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fleming (12) vs (6) Almasy
Almasy wants to control but Fleming is keeping busy.
Fleming rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Almasy 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.
Fleming is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almasy pulls his head out easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Almasy prevents Fleming from improving his position.
Almasy stalling.
Fleming is looking to improve his position.
Fleming looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleming is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almasy pulls his head out easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fleming tries to get to full guard but Almasy has control of the leg.
Almasy stalling.
Almasy works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (12) vs (9) Almasy
Almasy wants to take Fleming's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleming wants to hold on but Almasy pushes him away.
Fleming is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fleming takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Scott Fleming gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scott Fleming and Marco Macotti. Fleming comes to the cage accompanied by T.N.T.. The crowd seem to be enjoying Macotti's choice of entrance music: Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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 0 losses; Scott Fleming! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fleming drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fleming (2) vs (0) Macotti
Fleming looking to pass the guard.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Macotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming tries to free his leg and advance position but Macotti is retaining full guard.
Macotti controls Fleming momentarily but Fleming frees himself.
Fleming is stalling in the full guard.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Macotti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Macotti holds on and takes a little breather.
Macotti keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fleming tries to free his leg and advance position but Macotti is retaining full guard.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Macotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming pushes down on Macotti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fleming trying to control from half guard but Macotti is working away.
Fleming is looking to advance position but Macotti won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is trying for a kimura here. Macotti looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fleming wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Fleming!
Scott Fleming really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MayheM sportswear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tung Fo and Scott Fleming. Fleming has chosen T.N.T. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Scott Fleming told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Tung Fo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Scott Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fo shoots for a double leg takedown but Fleming sprawls well. He's pushed Fo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fleming did well to prevent Fo getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fo (2) vs (0) Fleming
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fleming has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fleming moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fo looking to pass the guard.
Fleming looking to control.
Fo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleming swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fleming 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.
Fo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fleming is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fleming has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fo (2) vs (2) Fleming
Fleming preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.
Fo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fleming has passed into half guard!
Fo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fleming wants to work for an arm triangle but Fo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fleming is trying to control. Fo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fo tries to get to full guard but Fleming has control of the leg.
Fleming is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleming is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fleming works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fo (2) vs (5) Fleming
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fo is trying desperately to improve position.
Fleming looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fleming takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fo (2) vs (8) Fleming
Fo tries to roll but Fleming sticks to his back.
Fo turns into Fleming and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fo (4) vs (8) Fleming
Fleming is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fleming dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fo (4) vs (10) Fleming
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fo keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fo looking for a guillotine here but Fleming defends easily.
Fleming forces his way into half guard.
Fleming moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fo (4) vs (13) Fleming
Fleming is trying to get an arm triangle but Fo is defending well.
Fo tries to buck Fleming off but Fleming is having none of it.
Fo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fleming told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fleming passes Fo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fleming pulls his head out easily.
Fo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleming 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.
Fleming works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fo (4) vs (16) Fleming
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fleming trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fleming has control of Fo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fo (4) vs (19) Fleming
Fleming is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Fo taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Fleming.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Fleming!
An out of breath and clearly excited Scott Fleming thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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