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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Test Ninja (ranked 9698 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Penn (ranked 4441 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen Everything in its right place as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Test Ninja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; James Penn!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Penn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ninja (0) vs (2) Penn
Ninja keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Ninja has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Penn passes into half guard.
Ninja is looking to improve his position.
Ninja trying to control here.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn prevents Ninja from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Ninja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ninja looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
Ninja is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Ninja trying to control from the bottom.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is thwarting Ninja's attempts to control the position.
Penn trying to control from half guard but Ninja is working away.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Ninja is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn is working for a kimura but Ninja is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Ninja defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ninja is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ninja wants to sweep but Penn has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ninja (0) vs (5) Penn
Penn has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ninja (0) vs (7) Penn
Ninja stops Penn from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Penn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ninja has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ninja! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (2) vs (7) Penn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Ninja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ninja (2) vs (11) Penn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ninja tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ninja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ninja keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ninja trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Penn manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ninja (2) vs (14) Penn
Ninja working to try and regain half guard.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ninja is looking to escape.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Penn wants to take Ninja's back here but Ninja is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ninja is now in Penn's guard. A big mistake from Penn there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (4) vs (14) Penn
Ninja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninja stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn 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.
Ninja is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Ninja has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ninja is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn trying to control but Ninja postures up.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ninja stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Ninja pushes his legs off easily.
Ninja is looking to advance position but Penn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ninja (4) vs (18) Penn
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but Ninja frees his head quite easily.
Penn prevents Ninja from getting the reversal.
Penn is looking to work his way around to Ninja's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ninja working to try and regain half guard.
Ninja manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Penn is looking to stall here but Ninja recovers full guard.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Ninja is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ninja seems keen to control Penn's posture.
Ninja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Penn forces his way into half guard.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ninja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn is working for a kimura but Ninja is defending it quite comfortably.
Ninja is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ninja wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Penn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ninja (4) vs (21) Penn
Ninja gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ninja gets back to full guard.
Penn has gone for a leg lock! Ninja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (6) vs (21) Penn
Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ninja escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ninja (9) vs (21) Penn
Ninja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ninja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ninja trying to control the position but Penn is working away.
Penn struggling a bit here.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
Ninja goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Penn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ninja but great work by Penn. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ninja (9) vs (25) Penn
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ninja keeps working.
Ninja can't do much from the bottom here.
Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ninja, who protects the arm well.
Penn trying to control the action but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Ninja is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ninja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ninja.
Ninja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (11) vs (25) Penn
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ninja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ninja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ninja passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ninja (14) vs (25) Penn
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn wins on points by 25 to 14.
James Penn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Madness MMA 16: Destruction
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Ninja has a takedown stuffed.
Ninja wants to clinch up but Polo keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Polo shoots in and bounces Ninja off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Polo wants to pass the guard but Ninja is keeping the position.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ninja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Polo 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.
Polo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninja is keeping the position for now.
Polo wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving. #T1#
Polo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninja is retaining full guard.
Ninja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Polo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ninja's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ninja trying to control but Polo is working from the bottom.
Polo wants to sweep here but Ninja controlling him for the moment.
Polo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Polo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ninja preventing the sweep. #T2#
Ninja working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Polo's head.
Polo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Polo keeps moving.
Ninja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ninja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Polo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Polo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ninja as he avoids it easily.
Ninja fails to land the takedown.
Polo wants to counter with a clinch but Ninja pushes him away.#T3#
Ninja takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Ninja scores with a takedown into Polo's guard.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polo is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Ninja'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.
Polo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ninja is one step ahead there.
Polo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ninja's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Polo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ninja looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Ninja shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ninja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Polo's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polo is looking for a sweep. Ninja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Ninja dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ninja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polo sprawls well. Polo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ninja gets slowly back to his feet.
Ninja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Polo leaves Ninja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Polo tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninja fails to land the takedown.
Ninja takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja fails with the takedown.
Ninja sets himself, and Polo steps forward looking for the clinch! Ninja avoids it this time.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters circling a little - Polo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ninja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Polo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ninja somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Polo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Polo throws a front kick that sends Ninja stumbling back into the cage.
Polo thuds his shin into the meat of Ninja's side.
Ninja shoots in and drives through. Polo sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ninja blocks a head kick by Polo.
Ninja has a takedown stuffed.
Jab from Polo.#CL2#
Polo clinches up against the cage.
Polo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2##TD2#
Polo is trying to trip Ninja. He has hold of a leg but Ninja is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Polo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Polo won't allow Ninja to sweep him here.
Polo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninja trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Ninja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Ninja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Polo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Polo postures up.
Polo postures up and lands a big shot to Ninja's brow.
Ninja being controlled here, momentarily.
Polo looking to pass the guard.
Polo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ninja wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ninja keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Ninja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninja, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ninja goes for a double leg but Polo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Polo continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Polo clinches up with Ninja and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Polo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Polo looking to score a takedown here. Ninja is defending well but Polo drives through and ends up in Ninja's guard.
Ninja wants to sweep but no luck.
Polo trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Polo throws a big right hand that misses.
Polo preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Polo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Polo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Polo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ninja shoots in looking for a takedown. Polo tries to sprawl out of it but Ninja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Polo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Polo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ninja to the ground. Polo is now in Ninja's guard.
Polo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninja is retaining full guard.
Ninja pulls Polo in close to his closed guard and prevents Polo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Polo trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ninja working a defensive guard here.
Polo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ninja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ninja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ninja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Polo pinned against the cage. Polo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ninja fails with the takedown
and Polo counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Polo scores with a takedown into Ninja's guard.
Polo postures up.
Marco Polo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ninja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Polo with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Polo wants to stand but Ninja has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ninja tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ninja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ninja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polo is one step ahead there.
Polo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ninja keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Ninja looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Polo is in close to Ninja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Polo throwing strikes from guard but Ninja blocks nicely.
Polo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninja is retaining full guard.
Polo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ninja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Polo defends well.
Polo lands a couple of elbows.
Ninja controls Polo momentarily but Polo frees himself.
Ninja wants to sweep here but Polo controlling him for the moment.
Ninja is trying to control the position but Polo postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ninja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Polo avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Polo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Polo taking a breather here.
Ninja is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Check out the look on Polo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ninja is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Polo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Polo!
Marco Polo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Test Ninja and Doc Holliday. Ninja comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Test Ninja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ninja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holliday tries to counter with a clinch but Ninja shakes him off and moves away.
Ninja has a takedown stuffed.
Holliday is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holliday stuffs the takedown attempt from Ninja. Ninja gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Holliday has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ninja uses from the top position.
Holliday looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holliday is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Ninja 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja is looking to pass into half guard but Holliday pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holliday is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (0) vs (2) Holliday
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ninja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
Ninja is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ninja trying to keep a closed guard but Holliday is proving a slippery customer.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Ninja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holliday controls the pace.
My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Holliday has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ninja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ninja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holliday's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (2) vs (2) Holliday
Ninja forces his way into half guard.
Ninja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holliday sees it coming and defends easily.
Ninja not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ninja is stalling here. Holliday is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ninja seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Holliday has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ninja (2) vs (6) Holliday
Ninja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (4) vs (6) Holliday
Ninja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holliday keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja content to control rather than advance.
Ninja is trying to work for a kimura but Holliday is defending well.
Ninja is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ninja slows the pace down in half guard.
Ninja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holliday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ninja is working for a kimura but Holliday is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is looking for a sweep. Ninja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ninja content to control rather than advance.
Ninja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holliday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ninja is really struggling to control Holliday but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holliday is just riding it out for now. Ninja eventually gives up the hold.
Ninja is looking for a kimura here.
Ninja is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Holliday as he works his way to full guard.
Ninja forces his way into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holliday wants to get back to full guard.
Ninja is trying to control the action in half guard but Holliday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ninja is just content to waste time from the top position. Holliday takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja tries to free his leg and advance position but Holliday is retaining full guard.
Ninja passes Holliday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ninja is looking for a kimura but Holliday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ninja to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ninja controlling the action here.
Holliday trying to hold on to Ninja's head to control him but Ninja postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Holliday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ninja wants to work for an arm triangle but Holliday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holliday controlling the position well.
Ninja trying to control the action but Holliday is working from the bottom.
Ninja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Holliday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is defending against the submission attempts here by Ninja.
Holliday is looking to improve his position.
Ninja is trying to control the action in half guard but Holliday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ninja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holliday sees it coming and defends easily.
Holliday is staying active underneath Ninja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ninja stalling away here and it's allowed Holliday to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holliday is keeping the position for now.
Ninja sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ninja pushes down on Holliday's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is trying to work for a kimura but Holliday is defending well.
Ninja is looking for a kimura but Holliday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ninja to get the leverage.
Ninja is working for a kimura but Holliday is defending it quite comfortably.
Ninja has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Holliday is not content to let Ninja control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ninja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holliday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ninja is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holliday wins on points by 6 to 4.
After the big win, Doc Holliday made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Big Kabosh and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fernando Diaz and Test Ninja. Diaz comes into the arena with Boombastic (Mr Lover Lover) by Shaggy blaring out of the sound system. Ninja has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Fernando Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Test Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz rushes Ninja and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Ninja has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz has hold of one of Ninja's legs. Ninja is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Ninja
Ninja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ninja wants to sweep but no luck.
Ninja looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Ninja is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (2) Ninja
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ninja trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ninja defends well.
Ninja's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ninja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ninja controls the pace.
Ninja tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Ninja pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ninja is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ninja escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (2) vs (5) Ninja
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Ninja tries to move to mount but Diaz blocks the move with his legs.
Ninja content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control but Ninja postures up.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
Ninja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ninja trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ninja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz wants to control but Ninja postures up.
Diaz tries to buck Ninja off but Ninja is having none of it.
Ninja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Ninja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diaz is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ninja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ninja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz tries to buck Ninja off but Ninja is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz'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.
Diaz prevents Ninja from improving position.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ninja tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Ninja tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ninja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ninja trying to control the pace.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ninja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ninja's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (6) vs (5) Ninja
Ninja wants to escape the position.
Diaz has good solid back control here.
Ninja tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ninja doesn't escape.
Diaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ninja for as long as he can get away with.
Diaz wants to control but Ninja is keeping busy.
Ninja is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Diaz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoiding Ninja 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ninja doesn't escape.
Diaz controlling well, preventing Ninja from escaping the position.
Ninja keeps trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ninja wants to escape the position.
Ninja trying to control the hands but Diaz won't let him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Ninja is staying busy.
Diaz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ninja has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ninja fending off the submission attempt from Diaz.
Ninja prevents Diaz from getting a body triangle.
Diaz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ninja doesn't escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ninja turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (6) vs (7) Ninja
Ninja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ninja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja 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.
Diaz has Ninja pulled in close to control his posture.
Ninja stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ninja drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Ninja off! Ninja jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Ninja works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Ninja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ninja pulls his head out easily.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ninja trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Ninja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Ninja is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Ninja's head to control him but Ninja postures up.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ninja sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja wins on points by 7 to 6.
A victorious Test Ninja 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 11 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Test Ninja and Igydo Dall. Ninja comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Dall has chosen Blue Ice as his entrance music. Igydo Dall acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight 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; Test Ninja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Igydo Dall!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ninja (2) vs (0) Dall
Ninja looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ninja has picked Dall up and slammed him! Dall can't keep hold of the triangle and Ninja manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ninja (5) vs (0) Dall
Dall can't do much from the bottom here.
Ninja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (5) vs (2) Dall
Ninja is positioning himself well to prevent Dall advancing to mount.
Ninja'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.
Ninja is trying to maintain the position but Dall is very close to passing his half guard.
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ninja defends it well.
Dall wants to control but Ninja is keeping him busy.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ninja sees it coming and defends easily.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ninja defends it well.
Ninja tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja wants to control but Dall is keeping busy.
Ninja is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dall is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Ninja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Ninja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ninja tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is staying active underneath Dall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ninja has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ninja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily.
Ninja wants to get back to full guard but Dall has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ninja (5) vs (5) Dall
Dall has control of Ninja's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ninja regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ninja is squirming around, avoiding Dall's attempts to control the action.
Ninja is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ninja is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja regains half guard.
Ninja is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ninja (5) vs (8) Dall
Ninja is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Ninja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ninja sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ninja has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ninja manages to get to full guard.
Dall won't allow Ninja to sweep him here.
Dall wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
Ninja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dall manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (7) vs (8) Dall
Dall working for submissions but it's allowed Ninja to get to half guard.
Dall has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ninja wants to work for an arm triangle but Dall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Ninja is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ninja postures up.
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ninja is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ninja stands and throws Dall's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ninja (10) vs (8) Dall
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Ninja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
Ninja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dall tries to bench press Ninja off him but Ninja keeps the position.
Dall is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
Dall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ninja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dall trying to remain calm as Ninja controls from the top position.
Dall tries to improve position but can't.
Dall is not content to let Ninja control the position.
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.
Dall tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ninja presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ninja (12) vs (8) Dall
Dall working to try and regain half guard.
Ninja with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dall is desperately trying to improve his position but Ninja has a good base and remains in mount.
Ninja wants to control the pace but Dall is squirming around nicely.
Ninja sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ninja wants to take Dall's back here but Dall is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ninja trying to control but Dall is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ninja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dall stops Ninja from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ninja can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dall is looking to escape.
Dall wants to hold on but Ninja pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to reverse the position but Ninja maintains control.
Dall wants to control but Ninja is having none of it.
Ninja trying to control but Dall is having none of it.
Dall working to try and regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dall 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.
Dall trying to control but Ninja postures up.
Ninja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ninja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ninja is working for a kimura but Dall is defending it quite comfortably.
Dall wants to improve his position but Ninja is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ninja wants to work for an arm triangle but Dall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ninja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Ninja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ninja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dall is just riding it out for now. Ninja eventually gives up the hold.
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Ninja sits in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Ninja slows the pace down in half guard.
Ninja wants to take a breather but Dall is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Dall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
An out of breath Test Ninja 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ninja gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Ninja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ninja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frettish, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Ninja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frettish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ninja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Ninja throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Frettish works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ninja controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Ninja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frettish defends it well.
Ninja works his way into full mount! #T2#
Ninja throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ninja looking to control but Frettish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja misses with a head shot.
Ninja raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ninja controlling from the full mount.
Frettish on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frettish tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Frettish has given up his back here. Will Ninja look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Ninja tries to get the hooks in deep but Frettish pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Ninja has managed to slip his arm under Frettish's chin. This could be all over... yep, Frettish is tapping out! Submission win for Ninja.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Test Ninja!
Test Ninja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Binyamin misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Ninja counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ninja is controlling the pace.
Binyamin tries to roll over but Ninja keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ninja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Binyamin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ninja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Binyamin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Ninja is working for a guillotine from mount but Binyamin frees his head quite easily.
Ninja landing strikes from the mount.
Ninja tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ninja throwing strikes here but Binyamin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB2#
Ninja is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Binyamin is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Binyamin flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Ninja anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Binyamin and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Ninja slips an arm under Binyamin chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Ninja has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Ninja is squeezing on Binyamin like an anaconda would it's prey. Binyamin fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Test Ninja!
After the big win, Test Ninja made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Ninja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Binyamin as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Binyamin. Ninja does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Ninja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Binyamin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Binyamin is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ninja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Binyamin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ninja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ninja throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1##SUB#
Ninja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Binyamin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ninja controlling the position from side mount.
Binyamin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Ninja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Binyamin tries to bench press Ninja off him but Ninja keeps the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ninja swings around for an armbar but Binyamin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ninja's guard.
Binyamin is fighting to break Ninja's control of his arms but Ninja is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ninja wants to sweep but no luck.
Ninja is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Binyamin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Binyamin wants to get up but he can't break Ninja's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ninja has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Ninja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Binyamin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ninja is tightening it up a little... Binyamin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Binyamin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Binyamin taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ninja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Test Ninja!
An out of breath and clearly excited Test Ninja thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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