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Event:
OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16949 p4p, 543 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 8713 p4p, 552 weight class). Dominguez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Change by The Deftones. This should be a great matchup!
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 19 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dominguez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roman quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (0) Roman
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Roman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roman wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Roman is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Roman defends it.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Roman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roman trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (0) Roman
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez'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.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez continues to hold on tight.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roman for as long as he can get away with.
Roman is looking to get to half guard.
Roman wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dominguez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Roman to control.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Roman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Dominguez.
Roman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roman tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez prevents Roman from getting the reversal.
Roman tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Roman tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Dominguez prevents Roman from getting the reversal.
Dominguez 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Roman is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Roman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying desperately to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman controls the position.
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roman working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Roman wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Roman tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Pablo Dominguez took some time post fight to say the following; 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 3
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 7761 p4p, 540 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 8850 p4p, 568 weight class). 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 6 wins and 3 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto dives in and scores a takedown into Roman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Roman
Roman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman looking to control.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
Puto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Roman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto pushing down on Roman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roman tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto slows the pace down in half guard.
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
Puto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puto wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto won't allow Roman to sweep him here.
Roman keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Roman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto stays in close to Roman's body and controls the position.
Roman 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: Puto (2) vs (2) Roman
Puto is trying to control but Roman manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (2) vs (5) Roman
Roman fails to advance to Puto's back.
Roman trying to control but Puto is having none of it.
Roman controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Roman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roman is trying to control. Puto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puto is refusing to be controlled, as Roman sits in half guard.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to pass to full mount but Puto defends it.
Puto wants to improve his position but Roman is controlling well.
Puto controlling the position well.
Roman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roman wants to take a breather but Puto is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman is controlling the pace.
Puto gets full guard.
Puto controlling Roman's posture.
Puto trying to keep a closed guard but Roman is proving a slippery customer.
Roman wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
Puto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
Puto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Puto has control of Roman's left arm, preventing Roman from doing any damage.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to keep Roman in close.
Roman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roman preventing the sweep.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Roman stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman slips nicely into half guard.
Roman wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Roman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (2) vs (8) Roman
Puto is not content to let Roman control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face as Roman controls the position.
Puto holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Puto seems a little lost for a moment, as Roman dominates the positioning.
Puto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (6) vs (8) Roman
Roman can't escape the position.
Roman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Puto.
Roman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Puto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Puto looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Roman is controlling Puto 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (6) vs (10) Roman
Puto controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself.
Roman wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to control the position but Roman postures up.
Roman is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Roman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Puto working a defensive guard here.
Roman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Puto wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman wins on points by 10 to 6.
Greco Roman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 1
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2363 p4p, 249 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 8906 p4p, 580 weight class). Fauchelevent comes into the arena with Rue des Cascades blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Ultime Fauchelevent has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ultime Fauchelevent seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fauchelevent drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fauchelevent (4) vs (0) Roman
Roman regains half guard.
Fauchelevent is thwarting Roman's attempts to control the position.
Fauchelevent is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fauchelevent 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fauchelevent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fauchelevent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
Roman is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roman is just riding it out for now. Fauchelevent eventually gives up the hold.
Roman wants to control but Fauchelevent is keeping busy.
Fauchelevent is working for a submission of some sort.
Roman wants to control but Fauchelevent is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to get back to full guard.
Fauchelevent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fauchelevent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
Fauchelevent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fauchelevent not doing much here.
Roman is trying to control but can't.
Fauchelevent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roman is defending against the submission attempts here by Fauchelevent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roman holds on and takes a little breather.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
Roman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (4) vs (2) Roman
Fauchelevent looking to control.
Fauchelevent working for a triangle but Roman defends it easily.
Fauchelevent is trying to keep Roman in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roman defends well.
Fauchelevent is looking for a triangle but Roman pushes his legs off easily.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roman passes into half guard.
Roman trying to control the action but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
Roman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roman works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (4) vs (5) Roman
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is looking to get to half guard.
Fauchelevent wants to control but Roman is having none of it.
Roman looking to control but Fauchelevent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roman avoids the attempt from Fauchelevent to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman controlling from mount.
Fauchelevent working to try and regain half guard.
Fauchelevent is squirming around, avoiding Roman's attempts to control the action.
Fauchelevent is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fauchelevent has given up his back here. Will Roman look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fauchelevent (4) vs (8) Roman
Fauchelevent trying to control the hands but Roman won't let him.
Roman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fauchelevent is defending well though. Roman let's go of the attempt for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman keeps control of the position as Fauchelevent tries to break free.
Roman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fauchelevent's body.
I really don't envy Fauchelevent right now.
Roman avoiding Fauchelevent 's attempts to control his hands.
Fauchelevent tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fauchelevent is holding on to Roman 's glove but Roman gets free and slips his arm under Fauchelevent 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Fauchelevent is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greco Roman!
After the fight, Greco Roman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA 1
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 8650 p4p, 251 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 2552 p4p, 109 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jiu Jitsu enters the cage!
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 21 wins and 16 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jitsu counters by moving into the clinch.
Jitsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jitsu is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greco Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jitsu jumps into guard, dragging Roman to the mat.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Jitsu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Roman trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is keeping the position.
Jitsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roman 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.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jitsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jitsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roman defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu pushes a forearm under Roman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Roman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiu Jitsu!
A victorious Jiu Jitsu 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:
HBCC Sweet 16
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 4320 p4p, 167 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 8562 p4p, 276 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 7 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roman shoots for a double leg takedown but Blake sprawls well. He's pushed Roman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blake (4) vs (0) Roman
Blake takes a little break here. Roman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Roman is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries for a kimura but Roman is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman regains half guard.
Blake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roman! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (7) vs (0) Roman
Roman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Blake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake is trying to control. Roman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roman trying to control here.
Roman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roman is looking to control Blake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roman avoid being mounted?
Blake is taking a breather. Roman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to control but can't.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg.
Blake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blake is working away from the top position though.
Blake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roman! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (10) vs (0) Roman
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roman is trying to escape the mount.
Blake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blake content just to control the position here.
Roman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blake with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to hold on but Blake postures up.
Roman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Blake trying to pass the guard but Roman defending well.
Blake is thwarting Roman's attempts to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman is defending against the submission attempts here by Blake.
Roman is looking to control Blake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roman avoid being mounted?
Roman has his hands clasped together around Blake's back. He's all about the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blake (10) vs (4) Roman
Roman controlling the position well here. Blake rolled but Roman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Roman is persistently looking for the submission but Blake is defending it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman working for the choke.
Blake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Blake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roman is working away from the top position though.
Roman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blake (14) vs (4) Roman
Roman just trying to survive but Blake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Roman can't escape the position.
Roman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blake.
You can see the frustration on Roman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Roman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Blake.
Roman breaks Blake's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (14) vs (6) Roman
Blake being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (16) vs (6) Roman
Roman working a defensive guard but Blake passes into half guard.
Roman is concentrating on defense, preventing Blake from advancing position.
Roman wants to control but Blake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Blake has latched onto it... Big trouble! Blake pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Roman is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Blake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Blake!
After winning the bout, Michael Blake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HBCC 2
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 8669 p4p, 237 weight class) and Andrew Henry (ranked 16672 p4p, 273 weight class). Henry comes into a darkened arena with his song building. knuck if you buck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Greco Roman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Greco Roman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 20 wins and 15 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 5 losses; Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry clinches with his opponent.
Henry jumps into guard, dragging Roman to the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Roman'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.
Henry 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.
Henry is trying to control the position but Roman postures up.
Roman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Henry trying to keep a closed guard but Roman is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry 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.
Henry keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Roman is stalling in the full guard.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roman controls the pace.
Henry pulls Roman in to control the position.
Roman stays in close to Henry 's body and controls the position.
Roman is fighting to break Henry 's control of his arms but Henry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henry looking to control.
Roman stays in close to Henry 's body and controls the position.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Roman being controlled here momentarily.
Henry trying to keep a closed guard but Roman is proving a slippery customer.
Henry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roman postures up.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry is keeping the position for now.
Roman pushes down on Henry 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henry trying to hold on to Roman's head to control him but Roman postures up.
Roman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henry tries to roll over but Roman keeps him under control.
Roman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to roll over but Roman keeps him under control.
Henry wants to get back to full guard but Roman has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (3) vs (0) Henry
Henry is squirming around, avoiding Roman's attempts to control the action.
Henry wants to control but Roman is having none of it.
Henry is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roman seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Henry is holding on tight.
Roman controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Henry wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Roman (6) vs (0) Henry
Henry wants to control his opponent's hands but Roman gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Henry right now.
Roman is persistently looking for the submission but Henry is defending it well.
Roman is riding his opponent, not letting Henry buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Roman.
Henry wants to control his opponent's hands but Roman gets his hands free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Roman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry keeps working.
Roman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry wants to improve his position but Roman is controlling well.
Henry is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to pass to mount but Henry is defending the position.
Roman is thwarting Henry 's attempts to control the position.
Henry keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roman works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (9) vs (0) Henry
Roman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Henry 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Henry tries to bench press Roman off him but Roman keeps the position.
Roman trying to control the position but Henry is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman taking a breather here.
Roman is trying to get an arm triangle but Henry is defending well.
Roman controls the position from side control.
Roman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry is not content to let Roman control the position.
Roman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henry seems a little lost for a moment, as Roman dominates the positioning.
Roman is trying to get an arm triangle but Henry is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Henry can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to remain calm as Roman controls from the top position.
Roman working away.
Roman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Henry 's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Henry 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henry is looking for a sweep.
Henry trying to remain calm as Roman controls from the top position.
Henry is trying to get back to half guard.
Henry is trying to escape the position but Roman is controlling the position.
Roman trying to control the position but Henry is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roman controls the position from side control.
Henry is looking to reverse the position.
Henry is not content to let Roman control the position.
Roman staying calm.
Roman working away.
Henry is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Roman is staying active.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roman wants to control but Henry is keeping him busy.
Henry is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Henry is looking for a sweep.
Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henry gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control from the bottom.
Henry won't allow Roman to pass to mount.
Roman is trying to work for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Henry is trying to maintain the position but Roman is very close to passing his half guard.
Roman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry trying to control but Roman postures up.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Roman has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to pass the guard but Henry defending well.
Roman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henry is staying active underneath Roman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roman wants to free his trapped foot but Henry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henry is concentrating on defense, preventing Roman from advancing position.
Henry is looking to control Roman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman controlling the pace.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Roman has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Greco Roman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 8984 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martez Lopez (ranked 2866 p4p, 400 weight class). 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 20 wins and 14 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Martez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lopez takes the fight into the clinch.
Lopez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Roman (0) vs (4) Lopez
Lopez gets his hands free as Roman looks to control.
Lopez working for a choke but Roman reverses nicely into Lopez 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (4) Lopez
Roman controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (6) Lopez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Roman'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez stands and throws Roman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (2) vs (9) Lopez
Roman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lopez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lopez is looking to advance position but Roman won't allow it.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Roman is doing well to control the position and prevent Lopez from advancing to side control.
Lopez wants to pass to mount but Roman is defending the position.
Roman wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
Roman gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Roman's legs - danger averted.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez slips nicely into half guard.
Roman is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lopez controls the pace.
Roman keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Roman is controlling Lopez's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lopez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (2) vs (12) Lopez
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lopez has control of an arm but Roman manages to advance to Lopez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roman (6) vs (12) Lopez
Lopez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lopez breaks Roman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (6) vs (14) Lopez
Roman controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Roman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roman can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lopez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (6) vs (17) Lopez
Lopez trying to control but Roman is having none of it.
Roman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman controlling the position for now.
Lopez trying to mount his opponent but Roman defends it.
Roman wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Lopez 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.
Lopez wants to pass to mount but Roman is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
Roman moves into full guard.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to pass into half guard but Roman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Roman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (8) vs (17) Lopez
Roman trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Roman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (11) vs (17) Lopez
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lopez seems a little lost for a moment, as Roman dominates the positioning.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Lopez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman not doing much here.
Roman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Roman eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez moves into full guard.
Roman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (14) vs (17) Lopez
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lopez keeps trying to improve his position.
Roman trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control but Roman postures up.
Roman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roman is trying to control. Lopez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roman controlling the pace.
Lopez is pressing down on Roman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roman stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (14) vs (19) Lopez
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roman is controlling Lopez's posture.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.
Roman controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lopez wins on points by 19 to 14.
A very excited looking Martez Lopez 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:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 8976 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. 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 8 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Roman pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Roman in a clinch.
Burns is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roman can't fight it off and eventually Burns manages to take the fight to the floor. Roman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Roman
Roman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burns has gone for a leg lock! Roman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Roman
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roman passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman prevents Burns from improving his position.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman is controlling the pace.
Burns has a hand on Roman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Roman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (5) Roman
Roman trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Burns'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.
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roman is looking to work his way around to Burns's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Roman controlling the position easily from mount.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman has control of Burns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Roman tries to control but Burns wriggling away.
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Burns has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Burns! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (5) Roman
Roman keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burns has Roman in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (7) Roman
Burns isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Roman stacks Burns on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Roman! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (4) vs (10) Roman
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Burns wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Roman has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Burns's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Burns is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Roman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Greco Roman!
Greco Roman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Brian Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Irhin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irhin with a nice cross.
Irhin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Irhin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roman shoots in looking for a takedown. Irhin tries to sprawl out of it but Roman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Irhin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Irhin lands with a straight right. Roman didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irhin scores with a jab to the body.
Irhin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Irhin connects with a nice looking jab.
Roman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irhin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greco Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Roman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Irhin thuds a left hand into Roman's body.
Irhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irhin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roman's head backwards.
Roman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Irhin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Roman falls backwards - clearly groggy! Irhin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Irhin!
Artem Irhin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 4185 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 9460 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 7 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roman but Roman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roman napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blake (4) vs (0) Roman
Roman is looking to regain half guard here but Blake keeps moving and retains side control.
Roman is letting Blake control him for a moment.
Roman struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake trying to control the position but Roman is working away.
Roman is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roman is trying to improve his position.
Roman is trying to control Blake's posture but Blake avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake gets to mount! Roman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blake (6) vs (0) Roman
Roman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blake content just to control the position here.
Roman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Blake is staying active.
Blake controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake looking to isolate an arm here. Roman doesn't see it coming and as Blake extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Blake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Blake!
Michael Blake is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Michael Blake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 12783 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 9463 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roman pulls guard.
Starseed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roman is adopting a defensive guard.
Roman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman 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.
Roman keeping full guard, as Starseed tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed 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.
Starseed won't allow Roman to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Starseed'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.
Starseed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roman is pulling down on Starseed's head. It's preventing any offense from Starseed, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starseed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (0) vs (2) Roman
Roman 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.
Roman pushing down on Starseed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roman content to control rather than advance.
Roman is stalling here. Starseed is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Roman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Starseed has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (4) vs (2) Roman
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to get back to half guard.
Starseed trying to control the action but Roman is working from the bottom.
Starseed controlling the position.
Roman is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Roman can't do much from the bottom here.
Starseed is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Starseed working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roman wants to control but Starseed postures up.
Roman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Starseed is staying active.
Starseed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Roman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Roman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Starseed off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (4) vs (6) Roman
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Starseed is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Starseed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Starseed has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Starseed (4) vs (9) Roman
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roman not allowing Starseed to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Starseed has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Roman is riding his opponent, not letting Starseed buck him off.
Roman trying to control momentarily.
Roman controls the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Starseed prevents Roman from getting a body triangle.
Roman tightening his grip on Starseed, looking for the choke.
Roman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Starseed's body.
Roman tries to keep control of the position but Starseed is staying busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starseed trying to control the action but Roman just sinks the hooks in.
Roman biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Starseed holding both Roman 's hands and preventing any damage.
Starseed prevents Roman from getting a body triangle.
Roman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Starseed.
Roman looking to break Starseed's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Starseed remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Roman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starseed defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Roman's arms.
Starseed tries to break free.
Roman is controlling the position but Starseed somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Roman trying to control from half guard but Starseed is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to advance position but Starseed won't allow it.
Roman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starseed keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roman trying to control the action but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Roman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starseed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Starseed is not content to let Roman control the position.
Roman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to mount his opponent but Starseed defends it.
Roman prevents Starseed from improving his position.
Roman wants to control but Starseed is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman is looking to stall here but Starseed recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman wins on points by 9 to 4.
Greco Roman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Indigo Starseed was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 9477 p4p, 767 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3257 p4p, 429 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz drives through and clinches with Roman against the cage.
Thesz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (0) vs (2) Thesz
Thesz wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Thesz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thesz in particular looking to stall.
Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thesz is looking to advance position but Roman won't allow it.
Thesz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (0) vs (5) Thesz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman wants to hold on but Thesz pushes him away.
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Thesz's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz controlling his opponent.
Thesz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape.
Thesz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Roman regains half guard.
Roman controlling the position well.
Thesz tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz is pressing down on Roman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roman is holding on for now.
Thesz is thwarting Roman's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is pressing down on Roman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roman is holding on for now.
Thesz trying to control from half guard but Roman is working away.
Thesz trying to control from Roman's half guard. Roman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Roman wants to sweep but no luck.
Thesz content to stall in guard here.
Roman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thesz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz trying to keep a closed guard but Roman is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Thesz has his hands on Roman's head, controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Thesz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Roman stands and throws Thesz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roman wants to control but Thesz is keeping him busy.
Thesz tries to improve position but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman slows the pace down.
Roman trying to control the position but Thesz is working away.
Roman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thesz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thesz can't do much from the bottom here.
Roman controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control for a moment but Thesz uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Thesz is trying to get back to full guard.
Thesz trying to control from the bottom.
Roman wants to take a breather but Thesz is having none of it.
Thesz wants to control but Roman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thesz wants to get back to full guard.
Roman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thesz! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (8) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Roman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Roman but it's paid off an Thesz is forced to tap! Nice work by Roman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greco Roman!
Greco Roman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 13268 p4p, 794 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 9577 p4p, 809 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Devon Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Roman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smith (0) vs (4) Roman
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roman takes a little break here. Smith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Roman working away.
Smith is letting Roman control him for a moment.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman controls the position.
Roman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Roman postures up.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roman controls the position.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roman is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to bench press Roman off him but Roman keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Roman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Roman tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Roman taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Roman trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Roman taking a breather here.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roman wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Roman controlling from side mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Roman trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Roman controls the position.
Let's hope that Roman 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Roman trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Roman wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Roman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Roman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Roman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roman controlling from side mount.
Roman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roman working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Roman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Roman wants to take a breather but Smith manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Roman.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roman controls the pace.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roman stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman wins on points by 4 to 0.
Greco Roman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nikki Sixx (ranked 1825 p4p, 241 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 9591 p4p, 793 weight class). Sixx comes to the cage accompanied by Niykee Heaton. On his way into the cage it seems that Nikki Sixx has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nikki Sixx seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Nikki Sixx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sixx has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sixx.
Sixx has Roman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sixx regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixx (0) vs (2) Roman
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixx is keeping the position for now.
Roman won't allow Sixx to sweep him here.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roman stands and throws Sixx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (0) vs (5) Roman
Sixx's coaches at Jako Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman takes a little break here. Sixx wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixx wants to control but Roman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixx (4) vs (5) Roman
Roman rolls, trying to escape but Sixx keeps control of the position.
Roman trying to control the hands but Sixx won't let him.
Roman rolls, trying to escape but Sixx keeps control of the position.
Roman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sixx looking to control but Roman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sixx controlling the pace for now.
Roman is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape.
Roman wants to control but Sixx is having none of it.
Sixx controlling from mount.
Sixx wants to take his opponent's back but instead Roman manages to regain half guard.
Sixx trying to pass the guard but Roman defending well.
Roman is defending against the submission attempts here by Sixx.
Sixx is thwarting Roman's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sixx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roman is looking to control Sixx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roman avoid being mounted?
Roman keeping hold of Sixx's head, controlling as best he can.
Sixx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
Roman is defending against the submission attempts here by Sixx.
Roman trying to control but Sixx postures up.
Roman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sixx is staying active.
Roman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman is not content to let Sixx control the position.
Sixx is really struggling to control Roman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx wants to pass the guard but Roman is defending well.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Sixx sits in half guard.
Sixx seems to be working for a kimura but Roman defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roman has Sixx pulled in close to control his posture.
Roman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sixx looking to pass the guard.
Roman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sixx won't allow Roman to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roman holds on and takes a little breather.
Sixx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sixx pushing down on Roman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sixx seems to be looking for submissions.
Roman trying to hold on to Sixx's head to control him but Sixx postures up.
Sixx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sixx is thwarting Roman's attempts to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman is defending against the submission attempts here by Sixx.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roman keeping full guard, as Sixx tries to pass.
Roman managing to control the position.
Roman keeping full guard, as Sixx tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman controls Sixx momentarily but Sixx frees himself.
Roman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sixx has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Sixx from controlling successfully.
Sixx wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Sixx wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.
Sixx being controlled here momentarily.
Sixx looking to pass the guard.
Roman controlling Sixx's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roman keeping full guard, as Sixx tries to pass.
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixx tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
Roman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sixx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sixx is aware though and is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sixx 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.
Roman 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: Sixx (4) vs (7) Roman
Roman is trying to control. Sixx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sixx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roman is pressing down on Sixx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sixx is holding on for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sixx tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Roman has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (4) vs (10) Roman
Roman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sixx can't escape the position.
Sixx tries to hold on but Roman pushes him away.
Sixx wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sixx (4) vs (13) Roman
Roman biding his time, controlling Sixx.
You can see the frustration on Sixx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sixx manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roman's guard. Nice work there by Sixx.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (6) vs (13) Roman
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sixx trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Roman pulls Sixx in close to prevent any damage.
Roman is continuing to stall.
Sixx looking to pass the guard.
Sixx drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sixx has Roman in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (6) vs (15) Roman
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixx looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman wins on points by 15 to 6.
Greco Roman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 343 p4p, 56 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 9833 p4p, 866 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Greco Roman enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fokin rushes Roman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fokin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roman prevents the takedown attempt.
Fokin tries for a takedown but Roman manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgy Fokin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fokin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roman prevents it.
Roman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fokin (0) vs (4) Roman
Fokin trying to remain calm as Roman controls from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fokin'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.
Roman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roman trying to control the position but Fokin is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin tries to buck Roman off but Roman is having none of it.
Roman tries for a kimura but Fokin is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin is not content to let Roman control the position.
The referee asks Roman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Fokin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Roman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roman prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is looking to regain half guard here but Roman keeps moving and retains side control.
Roman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fokin keeps working.
Fokin is letting Roman control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Fokin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Roman controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fokin is controlling Roman's trapped leg to prevent Roman from advancing to side control.
Roman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fokin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roman wants to advance to full mount but Fokin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman passes Fokin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fokin is pressing down on Roman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fokin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fokin 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: Fokin (2) vs (4) Roman
Fokin is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to hold on to Fokin's head to control him but Fokin postures up.
Roman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fokin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Fokin has control of the leg.
Fokin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roman is just riding it out for now. Fokin eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to take a breather but Roman is having none of it.
Roman trying to control from the bottom.
Fokin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (5) vs (4) Roman
Roman controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fokin controlling the position easily from mount.
Fokin wants to control the pace but Roman is squirming around nicely.
Roman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to control the position but Fokin now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (8) vs (4) Roman
Fokin sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Roman taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Georgy Fokin!
An out of breath Georgy Fokin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 10183 p4p, 814 weight class) and Devon Smith (ranked 13877 p4p, 828 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Devon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Roman has a takedown stuffed.
Roman tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Roman is stalling in the full guard.
Roman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pulls Roman in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roman'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.
Smith 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.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to control.
Roman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roman advances to half guard.
Roman is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman prevents Smith from improving his position.
Roman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Roman is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Roman seems content to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Roman is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Roman content to control rather than advance.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman is working hard here to advance position.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Roman is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Roman slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Roman from advancing position.
Smith tries to roll over but Roman keeps him under control.
Roman slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to hold on to Roman's head to control him but Roman postures up.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roman controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith 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.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Roman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pulling down on Roman's head. It's preventing any offense from Roman, at least for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Roman gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Roman takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Greco Roman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5694 p4p, 622 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 9844 p4p, 857 weight class). Greco Roman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Vasilli Drakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drakov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drakov (0) vs (2) Roman
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drakov is looking for a triangle but Roman pushes his legs off easily.
Drakov keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drakov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roman passes Drakov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov looking for subs from the bottom but Roman mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (0) vs (5) Roman
Drakov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drakov tries to hold on but Roman postures up.
Drakov is trying to reverse the position but instead Roman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Drakov (0) vs (8) Roman
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Roman controlling well, preventing Drakov from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is working hard here to advance position.
Drakov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Roman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Roman biding his time, controlling Drakov.
Drakov tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drakov is really stuck here.
Good control from Roman.
Roman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman is hanging on to Drakov's back as he tries to escape.
Roman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Drakov doesn't escape.
Drakov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Drakov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Roman on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Drakov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Drakov is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Roman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Drakov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drakov just trying to survive but Roman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Drakov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Drakov is trying to break free.
Roman has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Drakov! Can he survive? No! He's out! Roman gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greco Roman!
Greco Roman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 1560 p4p, 223 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 9604 p4p, 0 weight class). Teló's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Michel Teló looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Teló pinned against the cage. Teló gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.
Teló stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teló wants it to stay on the feet.
Teló keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Teló appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Michel Teló has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greco Roman.
Roman shoots in for a double leg but Teló sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman shoots in for a double leg but Teló sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roman feints and as Teló raises his hands in defense, Roman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teló (0) vs (2) Roman
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
Roman drops back looking for a leg! Teló is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teló manages to kick Roman off! Roman jumps back into Teló's guard.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Teló keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Teló keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Roman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
Roman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teló will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roman trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman advances to half guard.
Roman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teló defends it well.
Teló trying to control from the bottom.
Teló won't allow Roman to pass to mount.
Roman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Teló sees it coming and defends easily.
Roman works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (0) vs (5) Roman
Teló is breathing heavily.
Roman has hold of Teló's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Teló manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teló is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Roman has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Teló (0) vs (8) Roman
Roman looking for the choke from the back.
Teló is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Roman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Teló has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Roman is looking for a rear naked choke here but Teló reverses the position brilliantly into Roman's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (8) Roman
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
Roman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teló defends it easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Teló won't allow Roman to sweep him here.
Roman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teló gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roman trying to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roman working a defensive guard but Teló passes into half guard.
Roman is looking to get back to full guard here but Teló has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (5) vs (8) Roman
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Roman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Teló is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Teló (7) vs (8) Roman
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to improve his position but Teló isn't that keen on the idea.
Roman gets back to half guard.
Roman trying to control from the bottom.
Well,Teló is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Teló passes into side control, despite Roman's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (10) vs (8) Roman
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Roman wants to improve his position but Teló is controlling well.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
Roman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roman is looking for a triangle but Teló pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló takes the fight on points by 10 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 10550 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 1422 p4p, 204 weight class). Teló is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (0) Teló
Roman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teló knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roman is taking a breather. Teló says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman tries to pass to full mount but Teló defends it.
Roman is trying to control the action in half guard but Teló is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roman trying to control from Teló's half guard. Teló has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
Roman is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Roman slips nicely into half guard.
Teló trying to control but Roman postures up.
Roman controlling the pace.
Roman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman is just content to waste time from the top position. Teló takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Roman is really struggling to control Teló but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Teló wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
Teló pulls Roman in close to prevent any damage.
Teló is trying to keep Roman in close.
Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roman stands and throws Teló's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (0) Teló
Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teló is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teló knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teló knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control the action but Teló is working from the bottom.
Roman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Teló has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roman but great work by Teló. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roman (5) vs (4) Teló
We've been hearing good reports from Roman'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.
Roman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Teló wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman can't do much from the bottom here.
Roman gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Teló being controlled here momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Teló has picked Roman up and slammed him! Roman can't keep hold of the triangle and Teló manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (7) Teló
Roman is trying to control Teló's posture but Teló avoids it.
Roman tries to bench press Teló off him but Teló keeps the position.
Roman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Roman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Teló pulls his head out easily.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
Roman trying to control from the bottom.
Teló is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (10) Teló
Roman is trying desperately to improve position.
Teló is trying to control here but Roman has managed to regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman with the active half guard here but Teló passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (13) Teló
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Roman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Teló presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roman (5) vs (15) Teló
Roman is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to improve his position but instead Teló has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roman (5) vs (18) Teló
Roman trying to control the hands but Teló won't let him.
Roman tries to escape but Teló has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Teló gets his hands free as Roman looks to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló is riding his opponent, not letting Roman buck him off.
Roman can't escape the position.
Roman trying to control the hands but Teló breaks the grip.
Roman is in bad spot here.
Teló controls the action.
Roman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teló prevents Roman from improving his position.
Teló trying to control the pace.
Roman wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Roman wants to get back to full guard but Teló has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (21) Teló
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló working away.
Teló wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman is looking to regain half guard here but Teló keeps moving and retains side control.
Teló gets to mount! Roman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roman (5) vs (23) Teló
Teló mounts Roman! Really nice guard pass there!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló fails to advance to Roman's back.
Roman tries to reverse the position but Teló maintains control.
Teló with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Roman wants to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló wins on points by 23 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman and The Steel Penn Alliance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (0) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Roman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn Alliance has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roman trying to control the position.
Roman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel Penn Alliance controls the pace.
Roman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn Alliance gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance stays in close to Roman's body and controls the position.
Roman keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
Steel Penn Alliance is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Roman'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.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn Alliance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to sweep here but Steel Penn Alliance controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roman working a defensive guard but Steel Penn Alliance manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (0) vs (5) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn Alliance is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roman's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman regains half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance not doing much here.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel Penn Alliance performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn Alliance sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn Alliance has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn Alliance seems content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance passes into side control, despite Roman's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (0) vs (8) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Roman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel Penn Alliance has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman struggling a bit here.
Steel Penn Alliance taking a breather here.
Roman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn Alliance wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the position from side mount.
Roman sneaks back into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the action here.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn Alliance has control of the leg.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
Roman wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn Alliance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman trying to control here.
Steel Penn Alliance is controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn Alliance perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a kimura but Roman is defending it quite comfortably.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the pace.
Roman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn Alliance sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is stalling here. Roman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steel Penn Alliance seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Roman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roman (4) vs (8) Steel Penn Alliance
Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel Penn Alliance knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roman controls the position.
Roman swings around for an armbar but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (4) vs (10) Steel Penn Alliance
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Roman working for submissions but it's allowed Steel Penn Alliance to get to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roman is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn Alliance eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn Alliance seems content to control.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn Alliance has control of the leg.
Roman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Steel Penn Alliance has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (4) vs (13) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman is staying active underneath Steel Penn Alliance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn Alliance wins on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious The Steel Penn Alliance 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 15 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Greco Roman. Greco Roman 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Roman fails to land the takedown.
Roman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuklinski is trying to defend but Roman 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: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Roman
Kuklinski tries to get to full guard but Roman has control of the leg.
Roman 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.
Kuklinski is positioning himself well to prevent Roman advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (5) Roman
Kuklinski working to try and regain half guard.
Roman is looking to work his way around to Kuklinski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Roman avoids the attempt from Kuklinski to control.
My spies in FIERCE inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman fails to move to back control.
Kuklinski tries to reverse the position but Roman maintains control.
Roman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kuklinski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuklinski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski has his hands clasped together around Roman's back. He's all about the action.
Roman seems to be working for a kimura but Kuklinski defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Roman keeps him under control.
Roman 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.
Roman wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman seems to be working for a kimura but Kuklinski defends the submission attempt.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski'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.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roman trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuklinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roman has Kuklinski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (5) Roman
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (5) Roman
Kuklinski controlling the position.
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Roman is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuklinski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (5) Roman
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Roman working to try and regain half guard.
Kuklinski looking to control but Roman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman stops Kuklinski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Roman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuklinski wants to take Roman's back but he can't do it this time.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Roman is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roman is surviving well by controlling Kuklinski's body position as best he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Roman is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski has control of Roman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape.
Kuklinski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuklinski (11) vs (5) Roman
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Roman showing good submission defense here.
Roman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kuklinski gets his way!
Kuklinski trying to control.
Roman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kuklinski.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman prevents Kuklinski from getting a body triangle.
Roman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roman is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Roman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuklinski is working for a guillotine from mount but Roman frees his head quite easily.
Kuklinski controlling the pace for now.
Roman regains half guard.
Kuklinski wants to advance to full mount but Roman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski passes Roman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Kuklinski sits in half guard.
Kuklinski is really struggling to control Roman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Roman won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuklinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuklinski passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roman wants to improve his position but Kuklinski is controlling well.
Kuklinski controlling the action here.
Kuklinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuklinski slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuklinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Roman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Roman is defending the position.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
Kuklinski wants to free his trapped foot but Roman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuklinski is working for a kimura but Roman is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roman keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roman keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
After winning the bout, Richard Kuklinski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Raban and Greco Roman. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; James Raban! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Raban pushes Roman up against the cage in a clinch.
Raban gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Raban (2) vs (0) Roman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raban pulls his head out easily.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Raban has control of the leg.
Roman trying to control here.
Raban not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban wants to pass the guard but Roman is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raban wants to take a breather but Roman is having none of it.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Raban has control of the leg.
Roman is looking to control Raban's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roman avoid being mounted?
Raban passes into side control, despite Roman's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Raban (5) vs (0) Roman
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roman wants to get back to full guard but Raban has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Raban (8) vs (0) Roman
Raban takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Raban (11) vs (0) Roman
Good control from Raban.
Roman breaks Raban's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raban (11) vs (2) Roman
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman slips nicely into half guard.
Raban is not content to let Roman control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raban is looking to control Roman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raban avoid being mounted?
Roman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Raban! Score +3 for passing guard: Raban (11) vs (5) Roman
Raban gets back to half guard.
Roman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Raban is defending well.
Raban is trying to get back to full guard.
Raban is defending against the submission attempts here by Roman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raban is looking for a sweep. Roman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raban is trying to maintain the position but Roman is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raban is looking for a sweep. Roman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roman tries to pass to full mount but Raban defends it.
Roman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Raban has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raban is just riding it out for now. Roman eventually gives up the hold.
Raban is refusing to be controlled, as Roman sits in half guard.
Roman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raban is just riding it out for now. Roman eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Raban trying to control here.
Roman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raban is just riding it out for now. Roman eventually gives up the hold.
Raban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Raban wants to control but Roman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roman wants to free his trapped foot but Raban is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roman wants to take a breather but Raban is having none of it.
Roman wants to pass to mount but Raban is defending the position.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Raban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roman wants to free his trapped foot but Raban is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman keeps trying to improve his position.
Roman is trying to control the action in half guard but Raban is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raban is trying to maintain the position but Roman is very close to passing his half guard.
Roman 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.
Roman is looking for a kimura but Raban is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roman to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Raban tries to get to full guard but Roman has control of the leg.
Roman controlling the action here.
Roman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Raban reverses the position - he's now on top in Roman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raban (13) vs (5) Roman
Roman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raban defends it easily.
Roman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to keep a closed guard but Raban is proving a slippery customer.
Roman looking for a sweep. Not yet Roman, not yet.
Raban trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Roman wants to control the position but Raban says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Roman gets back to full guard.
Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raban doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raban manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raban looking to pass the guard.
Raban trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raban is aware though and is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Raban has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Raban (16) vs (5) Roman
Roman tries to improve position but can't.
Raban slows the pace down.
Raban trying to control the position but Roman is working away.
Roman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Raban off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Raban (16) vs (9) Roman
Roman is persistently looking for the submission but Raban is defending it well.
Raban is really stuck here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Raban manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roman's guard. Nice work there by Raban.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raban (18) vs (9) Roman
Roman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raban slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Raban looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Raban forces his way into half guard.
Raban is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Raban will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roman won't allow Raban to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raban wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raban stays in close to Roman's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raban takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
In his post fight interview, James Raban started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jay Gatsby and Greco Roman. Jay Gatsby 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jay Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roman gets tackled into the cage by Gatsby. Gatsby maintains the clinch.
Roman stops a takedown attempt from Gatsby.
Gatsby is trying to trip Roman. He has hold of a leg but Roman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gatsby persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (0) Roman
Roman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gatsby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gatsby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gatsby uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (0) Roman
Roman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gatsby's best efforts.
Roman is looking for a sweep. Gatsby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roman trying to control but Gatsby postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
Gatsby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman is trying to control but can't.
Roman is defending against the submission attempts here by Gatsby.
Gatsby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
Gatsby wants to pass the guard but Roman is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Gatsby has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gatsby pulls his head out easily.
Roman is holding on to half guard well.
Roman wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roman is looking for a sweep. Gatsby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gatsby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control but Gatsby postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roman keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
Roman looking to control.
Gatsby looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking for subs off his back but Gatsby has passed one foot through into half guard.
Roman wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy.
Gatsby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roman 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
Roman wants to sweep here but Gatsby controlling him for the moment.
Roman is looking for a triangle but Gatsby pushes his legs off easily.
Roman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gatsby manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (5) vs (2) Roman
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gatsby wants to sweep but no luck.
Roman passes Gatsby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gatsby sees it coming and defends easily.
Gatsby works his way to full guard. Good work.
Roman trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Gatsby is trying to control the position but Roman postures up.
Roman wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Roman passes Gatsby's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Roman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roman is controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gatsby wants to control but Roman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gatsby! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (5) Roman
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gatsby has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Roman working for a submission but Gatsby is keeping him at bay.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control but Gatsby is having none of it.
Gatsby sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Roman has control of the leg.
Roman seems to be looking for submissions.
Gatsby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roman is working away from the top position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Roman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gatsby is just riding it out for now. Roman eventually gives up the hold.
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Roman is very close to passing his half guard.
Gatsby is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard.
Roman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gatsby defends it well.
Gatsby wants to control but Roman is keeping busy.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gatsby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gatsby is just riding it out for now. Roman eventually gives up the hold.
Gatsby trying to control here.
Gatsby is not content to let Roman control the position.
Roman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gatsby trying to control here.
Roman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gatsby is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (7) vs (5) Roman
Roman keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
Roman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gatsby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gatsby sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Gatsby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gatsby slips nicely into half guard.
Roman wants to improve his position but Gatsby is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gatsby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gatsby's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gatsby (7) vs (9) Roman
Roman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gatsby knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gatsby for a finish.
Roman working for a choke but Gatsby reverses nicely into Roman 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (9) vs (9) Roman
Gatsby forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Roman gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Roman wins on points by 10 to 9.
In his post fight interview, Greco Roman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Jay Gatsby was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, I had him. I don't think I'd have lost if... In fact, I'm sure I won this fight, hope you give me a rematch, old sport. Can't repeat the past? Why, of course you can... of course you can. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman and Ewen Davis. Davis has chosen Atreyu-Ex's and oh's as his entrance music. Ewen Davis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ewen Davis!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Roman's head and hops out.
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Roman is trying to keep an underhook but Davis manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (0) vs (2) Davis
Davis slows the pace down in half guard.
Roman is trying to get back to full guard.
Roman wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Davis not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Roman looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Davis pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (0) vs (5) Davis
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman 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: Roman (2) vs (5) Davis
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Roman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Roman won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Roman won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Roman trying to move into half guard but instead Davis has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (7) Davis
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davis wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Roman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis pushing down on Roman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
Roman is trying to get back to full guard.
Roman with the active half guard here but Davis passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (2) vs (10) Davis
Roman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davis off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roman (6) vs (10) Davis
Roman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Davis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Davis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Davis trying to control the hands but Roman breaks the grip.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Roman's arms.
Roman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Davis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Roman is hanging on to Davis's back as he tries to escape.
Davis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davis tries to escape but Roman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to hold on to the position here but Davis rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis trying to control the position here.
Davis wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis trying to control the position.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (6) vs (12) Davis
Roman keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Roman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Davis stays in close to Roman's body and controls the position.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roman wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (6) vs (15) Davis
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman stops Davis from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Roman regains half guard.
Davis is keen to just control but Roman is a slippery customer.
Davis is pressing down on Roman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roman is holding on for now.
Roman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
Roman is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Davis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.
Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roman looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Davis preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
Roman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (8) vs (15) Davis
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis is trying to hold Roman in close to prevent damage but Roman has managed to pass into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis trying to hold on to Roman's head to control him but Roman postures up.
Roman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Davis manages to get to full guard.
Roman passes Davis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but Roman is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Roman.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (8) vs (17) Davis
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (10) vs (17) Davis
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis wins on points by 17 to 10.
A relieved looking Ewen Davis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 29, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno and Greco Roman. Puno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 軍神. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Puno closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roman quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Roman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Roman is defending well.
Roman trying to control here.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno trying to mount his opponent but Roman defends it.
Puno not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman trying to hold on to Puno's head to control him but Puno postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puno frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (0) Roman
Puno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Puno avoids the attempt from Roman to control.
Puno content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno wants to control the pace but Roman is squirming around nicely.
Roman tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno prevents Roman from getting the reversal.
Puno controlling the pace for now.
Puno has control of Roman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Puno looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to reverse the position but Puno maintains control.
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Puno's attempts to control the action.
Roman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puno controlling the pace for now.
Roman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape.
Puno controlling his opponent.
Puno prevents Roman from getting the reversal.
Puno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Puno controlling from the full mount.
Roman is looking to improve his position but Puno isn't that keen on the idea.
Puno looking to control but Roman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Puno content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roman tries to hold on but Puno postures up.
Puno trying to control but Roman is having none of it.
Roman is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman regains half guard.
Roman manages to get to full guard.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Puno postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Roman looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Puno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puno has managed to get both his arms back between Roman's legs - danger averted.
Puno is stalling in the full guard.
Roman trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (8) vs (0) Roman
Roman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puno's best efforts.
Roman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Puno wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Puno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Roman has his feet on Puno's thighs here. He's pushed Puno off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Puno screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greco Roman!
Greco Roman is the new super heavyweight champion!
Greco Roman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman and Maki Pulu. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pulu's choice of entrance music: Alive. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 10 wins and 6 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Maki Pulu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pulu fails with a takedown attempt.
Pulu gets a double leg takedown into Roman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (0) vs (2) Pulu
Roman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (2) Pulu
Roman wants to control from the top but Pulu keeps moving.
Roman preventing the sweep.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulu is retaining full guard.
Pulu wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment.
Roman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pulu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pulu has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (4) Pulu
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pulu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Roman has tightened it up now! Pulu 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Greco Roman!
Greco Roman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman and Richard Kuklinski. 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 9 wins and 6 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuklinski pushes Roman up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuklinski tightens his grip and picks Roman up, before dumping him to the ground. Roman manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (0) vs (2) Kuklinski
Roman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.
Kuklinski stopping the sweep attempt from Roman.
Kuklinski looking to sit in guard and control but Roman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (2) Kuklinski
Roman preventing the sweep.
Roman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuklinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roman.
Kuklinski trying to control but Roman postures up.
Roman 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman content to control rather than advance.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roman is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuklinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman is looking for a kimura here.
Roman prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Roman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to improve his position but Roman is controlling well.
Kuklinski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Roman jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski gets back to half guard.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuklinski is retaining full guard.
Roman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roman'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.
Roman won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.
Kuklinski trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski working a defensive guard here.
Roman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuklinski is retaining full guard.
Kuklinski is pulling down on Roman's head to control his posture.
Roman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Roman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Kuklinski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (5) vs (4) Kuklinski
Roman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kuklinski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Roman's body to avoid the submission. Roman has instead reached around Kuklinski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Roman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Greco Roman!
Greco Roman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman and Kevin Krukowski. The crowd seem to be enjoying Krukowski's choice of entrance music: Disturbed - The Sound of Silence. 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 8 wins and 6 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Krukowski!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman tries to sprawl but Krukowski drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (0) vs (2) Krukowski
Krukowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Roman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krukowski trying to control from Roman's half guard. Roman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krukowski trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Roman looking for a guillotine here but Krukowski defends easily.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Krukowski from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krukowski looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman is trying to control the position but Krukowski postures up.
Roman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krukowski is aware though and is defending well.
Krukowski stands and throws Roman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (0) vs (5) Krukowski
Krukowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krukowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Krukowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Roman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krukowski's guard! Nice work there by Roman! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (5) Krukowski
Roman 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.
Roman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krukowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roman has managed to get both his arms back between Krukowski's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krukowski is trying to control the position but Roman postures up.
Roman is pushing down on Krukowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krukowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Roman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Krukowski wants to control but Roman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krukowski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Roman is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krukowski is staying active underneath Roman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krukowski is just riding it out for now. Roman eventually gives up the hold.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Krukowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to mount his opponent but Krukowski defends it.
Krukowski trying to control but Roman postures up.
Roman seems to be looking for submissions.
Roman 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.
Roman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Krukowski could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Roman has cracked it and Krukowski is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Roman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greco Roman!
After the fight, Greco Roman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Les Sobrante and Greco Roman. Sobrante comes to the cage accompanied by Primus - Fisticuffs. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Les Sobrante! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sobrante avoids it really well and circles away.
Sobrante feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sobrante pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roman shoots for a takedown but Sobrante saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Les Sobrante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greco Roman.
Sobrante closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sobrante (4) vs (0) Roman
Sobrante is trying to get an arm triangle but Roman is defending well.
Sobrante swings around for an armbar but Roman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sobrante's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobrante (4) vs (2) Roman
Sobrante 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobrante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sobrante keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Sobrante 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Sobrante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there.
Sobrante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roman trying to control but Sobrante is working from the bottom.
My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sobrante 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: Sobrante (6) vs (2) Roman
Sobrante is looking to advance position but Roman won't allow it.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
Sobrante is working for a kimura but Roman is defending it quite comfortably.
Roman is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sobrante trying to mount his opponent but Roman defends it.
Roman gets full guard.
Sobrante sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roman's guard.
Sobrante is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Roman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sobrante tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
Sobrante pushes down on Roman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Roman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sobrante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roman looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sobrante is defending well. Roman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sobrante has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Roman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greco Roman!
Greco Roman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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