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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Nada and Malakai Semerkhet. Semerkhet has chosen راقصة صغيرة as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Frank Nada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Malakai Semerkhet!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nada shoots in looking for a takedown but Semerkhet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Semerkhet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nada is defended easily by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt - Semerkhet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Semerkhet feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Semerkhet defends well and Nada ends up having to push Semerkhet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Semerkhet is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Semerkhet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semerkhet's waist but Semerkhet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nada off to one side.
Semerkhet changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nada looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nada (2) vs (0) Semerkhet
Nada looking to sit in guard and control but Semerkhet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nada (2) vs (2) Semerkhet
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada keeping full guard, as Semerkhet tries to pass.
I've been told that Semerkhet has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Nada pulls Semerkhet in close to prevent any damage.
Semerkhet controlling from the top position.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Semerkhet stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerkhet controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Semerkhet has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (2) vs (5) Semerkhet
Nada is looking for a sweep.
Nada looking for a sweep but Semerkhet has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nada (2) vs (7) Semerkhet
Nada sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nada trying to control from the bottom.
Nada tries to roll over but Semerkhet keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet controlling the action here.
Nada trying to hold on to Semerkhet's head to control him but Semerkhet postures up.
Nada is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Semerkhet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nada wants to improve his position but Semerkhet is controlling well.
Semerkhet controlling the action here.
Nada wants to improve his position but Semerkhet is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nada's thigh. Nada counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Semerkhet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nada trying to keep a closed guard but Semerkhet is proving a slippery customer.
Nada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Nada doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Semerkhet paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Nada - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Nada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frank Nada waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet and Kale Kummola. Semerkhet comes to the cage accompanied by راقصة صغيرة. Kummola comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Malakai Semerkhet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kale Kummola!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Semerkhet swats away the attempt to clinch by Kummola.
Semerkhet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kummola.
Semerkhet half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kummola closes the distance and clinches.
Semerkhet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kummola pulls his leg out and moves away.
Semerkhet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Semerkhet attempts a counter takedown but Kummola avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola doesn't manage to clinch there - Semerkhet circles away.
Semerkhet tries to counter with a takedown but Kummola is quick to defend against it.
Kummola tries to clinch there but Semerkhet circles away.
Semerkhet feinted with a counter takedown.
Kummola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kummola jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola looking for subs off his back but Semerkhet has passed one foot through into half guard.
Semerkhet controlling the action here.
Semerkhet trying to pass the guard but Kummola defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kummola tries to roll over but Semerkhet keeps him under control.
Semerkhet wants to pass the guard but Kummola is defending well.
Kummola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola is trying to get back to full guard.
Semerkhet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kummola wants to improve his position but Semerkhet is controlling well.
Semerkhet trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is pressing down on Kummola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kummola is holding on for now.
Semerkhet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Semerkhet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kummola wants to improve his position but Semerkhet is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet wants to pass the guard but Kummola is defending well.
Kummola wants to improve his position but Semerkhet is controlling well.
Kummola keeps trying to improve his position.
Kummola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kummola looking for a sweep. Not yet Kummola, not yet.
Semerkhet stays in close to Kummola's body and controls the position.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Kummola keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet won't allow Kummola to sweep him here.
Semerkhet 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.
Semerkhet looking to pass the guard.
Kummola being controlled here, momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet preventing the sweep.
Kummola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Semerkhet passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Semerkhet in particular looking to stall.
Kummola wants to get back to full guard.
Kummola tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Semerkhet has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (3) vs (0) Kummola
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet controlling from the full mount.
Kummola is trying desperately to improve position.
Semerkhet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kummola sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kummola is looking to improve his position.
Kummola actively working from the bottom here.
Kummola is looking to get back to full guard here but Semerkhet has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (6) vs (0) Kummola
Semerkhet tries to move to mount but Kummola blocks the move with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet working away.
Semerkhet 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 Kummola's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kummola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Semerkhet's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Semerkhet prevents Kummola from improving his position.
Semerkhet wants to free his trapped foot but Kummola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kummola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kummola tries to get to full guard but Semerkhet has control of the leg.
Kummola wants to get back to full guard but Semerkhet has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (9) vs (0) Kummola
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kummola working to try and regain half guard.
Semerkhet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kummola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Semerkhet controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kummola gets back to half guard.
Kummola is looking to improve his position.
Kummola trying to hold on to Semerkhet's head to control him but Semerkhet postures up.
Kummola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kummola.
Semerkhet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kummola is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (9) vs (2) Kummola
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kummola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kummola is sitting in close to Semerkhet's body. Semerkhet has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kummola is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kummola is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Semerkhet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Malakai Semerkhet!
After the fight, Malakai Semerkhet 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 13 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masakazu Aoki and Malakai Semerkhet. Semerkhet has chosen راقصة صغيرة as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Masakazu Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Malakai Semerkhet!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Semerkhet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aoki tries to avoid it but Semerkhet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aoki to the ground. Aoki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Semerkhet shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Semerkhet showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Semerkhet
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki has his hands clasped together around Semerkhet's back. He's all about the action.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Semerkhet has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet controlling the action here.
It looks like Semerkhet might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aoki tries to roll over but Semerkhet keeps him under control.
Semerkhet trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Semerkhet is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Semerkhet seems content to control.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Semerkhet tries to pass.
Semerkhet won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Semerkhet defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerkhet preventing the sweep.
Aoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Semerkhet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aoki pulls Semerkhet in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is adopting a defensive guard.
Semerkhet stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position.
Aoki is pulling down on Semerkhet's head to control his posture.
Semerkhet tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki trying to control the position here.
Aoki is trying to keep Semerkhet in close.
Aoki is pulling down on Semerkhet's head. It's preventing any offense from Semerkhet, at least for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Semerkhet is proving a slippery customer.
Semerkhet won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Semerkhet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Semerkhet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Semerkhet
Semerkhet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki won't allow Semerkhet to sweep him here.
Aoki trying to control but Semerkhet is working from the bottom.
Semerkhet has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Semerkhet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Semerkhet has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aoki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Semerkhet. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Semerkhet
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking for a sweep.
Aoki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Semerkhet! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (7) vs (2) Semerkhet
Aoki controlling the pace for now.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Semerkhet is looking to escape.
Semerkhet is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is trying to escape the mount but Aoki keeps good control and instead manages to take Semerkhet's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (10) vs (2) Semerkhet
Semerkhet is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Semerkhet 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.
Aoki wants to control but Semerkhet manages to buck him off and is now in Aoki's guard! Nice work there by Semerkhet! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (10) vs (4) Semerkhet
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Semerkhet is one step ahead there.
Aoki seems keen to control Semerkhet's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Semerkhet uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (10) vs (7) Semerkhet
Aoki keeps Semerkhet under control for a moment.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet works to advance to full mount. Aoki defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (10) vs (9) Semerkhet
Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
Aoki tries to hold on but Semerkhet pushes him away.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Semerkhet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aoki just holding on.
Aoki tries to hold on but Semerkhet postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Masakazu Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet and Mega Funkyama. Semerkhet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is راقصة صغيرة. Funkyama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Malakai Semerkhet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Funkyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Funkyama darts in and clinches Semerkhet up against the cage.
Funkyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Semerkhet prevents it.
Funkyama tries to score a body lock takedown but Semerkhet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Funkyama.
Funkyama has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Semerkhet regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Semerkhet (0) vs (2) Funkyama
Funkyama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Semerkhet's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Funkyama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Funkyama's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Semerkhet (4) vs (2) Funkyama
You can see the frustration on Funkyama's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Semerkhet biding his time, controlling Funkyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to escape the position.
Semerkhet really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Funkyama.
Semerkhet struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Funkyama right now.
Semerkhet is riding his opponent, not letting Funkyama buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama staying busy and making it hard for Semerkhet to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Semerkhet struggling to keep hold of the position.
Semerkhet just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Funkyama manages to reverse the position and now he's in Semerkhet's guard. Nice work there by Funkyama.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (4) vs (4) Funkyama
Semerkhet seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Semerkhet keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funkyama is pushing down on Semerkhet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Semerkhet is fighting to maintain full guard but Funkyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Semerkhet is refusing to be controlled, as Funkyama sits in half guard.
Semerkhet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Funkyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Semerkhet is just riding it out for now. Funkyama eventually gives up the hold.
Funkyama wants to control but Semerkhet is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama uses his free foot to push down on Semerkhet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Semerkhet. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (4) vs (7) Funkyama
Semerkhet tries to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Semerkhet is now in Funkyama's guard. A big mistake from Funkyama there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (6) vs (7) Funkyama
Funkyama is trying to keep Semerkhet in close.
Funkyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Semerkhet stays in close to Funkyama's body and controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Semerkhet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funkyama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Semerkhet has managed to get both his arms back between Funkyama's legs - danger averted.
Semerkhet looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Semerkhet is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerkhet trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Semerkhet controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funkyama is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (6) vs (9) Funkyama
Funkyama forces his way into half guard.
Funkyama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkyama passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (6) vs (12) Funkyama
Funkyama moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Semerkhet (6) vs (14) Funkyama
Funkyama is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Semerkhet to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Semerkhet shrugs it off.
Semerkhet stops Funkyama from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet 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: Semerkhet (8) vs (14) Funkyama
Funkyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Semerkhet defends well.
Funkyama controls Semerkhet momentarily but Semerkhet frees himself.
Semerkhet passes Funkyama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Funkyama controlling the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Semerkhet has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (11) vs (14) Funkyama
Funkyama is trying to escape the mount.
Semerkhet controlling the position easily from mount.
Funkyama tries to hold on but Semerkhet pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet controlling from the full mount.
Funkyama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Semerkhet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Funkyama slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Semerkhet stalling.
Semerkhet trying to advance position but Funkyama counters by regaining guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Semerkhet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Funkyama is looking for a triangle but Semerkhet pushes his legs off easily.
Semerkhet trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semerkhet sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Funkyama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (11) vs (16) Funkyama
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Semerkhet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semerkhet keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funkyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funkyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semerkhet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semerkhet is keeping the position for now.
Semerkhet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funkyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Semerkhet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (11) vs (19) Funkyama
Funkyama tries to move to mount but Semerkhet blocks the move with his legs.
Funkyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Semerkhet stops Funkyama from passing to mount.
Semerkhet tries to bench press Funkyama off him but Funkyama keeps the position.
Semerkhet stops Funkyama from passing to mount.
Semerkhet gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Semerkhet (11) vs (21) Funkyama
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but Semerkhet is having none of it.
Funkyama avoids the attempt from Semerkhet to control.
Semerkhet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Semerkhet is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funkyama is looking to work his way around to Semerkhet's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Semerkhet tries to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Funkyama wins on points by 21 to 11.
During a confident post fight interview, Mega Funkyama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet and Bastyn Dall. Semerkhet comes into the arena with راقصة صغيرة blaring out of the sound system. Dall has chosen Beast as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Malakai Semerkhet has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Malakai Semerkhet seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Malakai Semerkhet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bastyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Semerkhet swats away the attempt to clinch by Dall.
Dall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Semerkhet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dall is trying to pull guard but Semerkhet has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall looking for a takedown.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall has hold of one of Semerkhet's legs. Semerkhet is fighting the takedown attempt but Dall gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Semerkhet (0) vs (2) Dall
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Semerkhet pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Semerkhet is retaining full guard.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Semerkhet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dall won't allow Semerkhet to sweep him here.
Semerkhet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dall is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Semerkhet has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dall is looking to defend but Semerkhet has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dall! Semerkhet pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dall taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malakai Semerkhet!
Malakai Semerkhet 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 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet and Jack Burton. Semerkhet comes to the cage accompanied by راقصة صغيرة. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Malakai Semerkhet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Semerkhet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burton is looking for a takedown.
Burton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Semerkhet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Burton.
Burton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Semerkhet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burton gets control of Semerkhet's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton controls Semerkhet momentarily but Semerkhet frees himself.
Semerkhet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Semerkhet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) inform us that Burton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Semerkhet'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.
Burton wants to sweep here but Semerkhet controlling him for the moment.
Semerkhet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Semerkhet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burton looking for a guillotine here but Semerkhet defends easily.
Burton is looking for a triangle but Semerkhet pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
Burton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Semerkhet won't allow Burton to sweep him here.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Semerkhet from controlling successfully.
Semerkhet preventing the sweep.
Semerkhet has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Burton to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Semerkhet is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Burton pulls down on the head and he's put Semerkhet to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Burton!
Jack Burton 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:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet and Knut Ysengrin. Semerkhet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is راقصة صغيرة. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Malakai Semerkhet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Knut Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ysengrin fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Ysengrin tries to get set, Semerkhet tries to push him back and clinch up but Ysengrin manages to avoid the attempt.
Semerkhet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ysengrin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ysengrin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Semerkhet quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Semerkhet (0) vs (2) Ysengrin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Semerkhet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ysengrin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Semerkhet. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (0) vs (5) Ysengrin
Ysengrin tries to move to mount but Semerkhet blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin is staying tight to Semerkhet's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Semerkhet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Semerkhet actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but Ysengrin postures up.
Ysengrin is looking to advance position but Semerkhet won't allow it.
Ysengrin is still trying to improve position.
Ysengrin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ysengrin pulls his head out easily.
Semerkhet wants to control but Ysengrin is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semerkhet is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ysengrin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ysengrin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Semerkhet trying to hold on to Ysengrin's head to control him but Ysengrin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet tries to roll over but Ysengrin keeps him under control.
Ysengrin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ysengrin 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.
Ysengrin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ysengrin pulls his head out easily.
Ysengrin not doing much here.
Ysengrin trying to control from half guard but Semerkhet is working away.
Semerkhet is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is positioning himself well to prevent Ysengrin advancing to mount.
Ysengrin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Semerkhet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Semerkhet.
Ysengrin wants to pass the guard but Semerkhet is keeping the position.
Semerkhet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ysengrin is one step ahead there.
Ysengrin trying to move into half guard but instead Semerkhet has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (2) vs (5) Ysengrin
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but Ysengrin is working from the bottom.
Ysengrin pulls Semerkhet in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerkhet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Semerkhet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ysengrin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ysengrin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Semerkhet preventing the sweep.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Ysengrin keeps moving.
Semerkhet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ysengrin wants to sweep here but Semerkhet controlling him for the moment.
Semerkhet tries to free his leg and advance position but Ysengrin is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Semerkhet manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (2) vs (7) Ysengrin
Ysengrin passes Semerkhet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ysengrin trying to pass the guard but Semerkhet defending well.
Semerkhet actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Ysengrin 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.
Ysengrin wants to free his trapped foot but Semerkhet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin is taking a breather. Semerkhet 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.
Semerkhet is trying to get back to full guard.
Ysengrin trying to control from half guard but Semerkhet is working away.
Semerkhet tries to get to full guard but Ysengrin has control of the leg.
Semerkhet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ysengrin is working away from the top position though.
Ysengrin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet manages to get to full guard.
Ysengrin is posturing up here but Semerkhet has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ysengrin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ysengrin has to tap! Slick submission there by Semerkhet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malakai Semerkhet!
After the fight, Malakai Semerkhet 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 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon Paul Fish and Malakai Semerkhet. Semerkhet has chosen راقصة صغيرة as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jon Paul Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Malakai Semerkhet!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fish misses with a takedown
and Semerkhet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Semerkhet gets control of Fish's arms and successfully pulls guard. Semerkhet will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Semerkhet looking to control.
Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semerkhet is keeping the position for now.
Semerkhet working for a triangle but Fish defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet can't keep his opponent in guard - Fish advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Semerkhet is trying is best to control the position here.
Fish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fish is pressing down on Semerkhet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Semerkhet is holding on for now.
Semerkhet tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fish has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (3) vs (0) Semerkhet
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish looking to control but Semerkhet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Semerkhet working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish looking to control but Semerkhet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fish goes for an armbar but Semerkhet turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Semerkhet. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (3) vs (2) Semerkhet
Fish working for a triangle but Semerkhet defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fish pulls Semerkhet in close to prevent any damage.
Fish working for submissions but it's allowed Semerkhet to get to half guard.
Semerkhet controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish trying to control but Semerkhet postures up.
Fish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Semerkhet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fish manages to get to full guard.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Semerkhet from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fish looking to control.
Fish is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Semerkhet is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fish wants to sweep here but Semerkhet controlling him for the moment.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Semerkhet stays in close to Fish's body and controls the position.
Fish working for a triangle but Semerkhet defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semerkhet tries to free his leg and advance position but Fish is retaining full guard.
Fish 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.
Semerkhet stands and throws Fish's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (3) vs (5) Semerkhet
Semerkhet working away.
Semerkhet is trying to get an arm triangle but Fish is defending well.
Semerkhet has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fish (3) vs (7) Semerkhet
Semerkhet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet prevents Fish from getting the reversal.
Fish slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fish tries to get to full guard but Semerkhet has control of the leg.
Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fish is positioning himself well to prevent Semerkhet advancing to mount.
Semerkhet wants to take a breather but Fish is having none of it.
Fish moves into full guard.
Semerkhet wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Semerkhet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fish wants to improve his position but instead Semerkhet has moved into half guard.
Fish trying to control here.
Fish wants to improve his position but Semerkhet is controlling well.
Semerkhet is trying to control. Fish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Semerkhet is working for a submission of some sort.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Semerkhet is just content to waste time from the top position. Fish takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fish keeping full guard, as Semerkhet tries to pass.
Fish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fish can't keep his opponent in guard - Semerkhet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fish tries to roll over but Semerkhet keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fish is controlling Semerkhet's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Semerkhet wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Fish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Semerkhet is one step ahead there.
Semerkhet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (3) vs (10) Semerkhet
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries to improve position but can't.
Semerkhet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fish tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Semerkhet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Well,Fish is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fish is looking for a sweep.
Fish is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Iron Palace, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Semerkhet trying to control the position but Fish is working away.
Fish prevents Semerkhet from improving position.
Semerkhet working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Semerkhet trying to control the action but Fish is working from the bottom.
Semerkhet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Semerkhet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Semerkhet is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fish has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fish tries to bench press Semerkhet off him but Semerkhet keeps the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Semerkhet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fish is trying to work for a sweep but Semerkhet has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fish (3) vs (12) Semerkhet
Fish is trying desperately to improve position.
Semerkhet is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fish has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fish! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (5) vs (12) Semerkhet
Fish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (8) vs (12) Semerkhet
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fish advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fish (10) vs (12) Semerkhet
And that's the end of the fight!
Semerkhet wins on points by 12 to 10.
After the fight, Malakai Semerkhet 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.
Jon Paul Fish was interviewed post fight and said 'Clearly, I've got some things to work on. Thanks to everyone who's supported me thus far.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sam Rothstein and Malakai Semerkhet. Rothstein comes to the cage accompanied by Enter The Ninja. Semerkhet has chosen راقصة صغيرة as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sam Rothstein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Malakai Semerkhet!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rothstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Semerkhet is fending him off so far but Rothstein persists. Nope, Semerkhet circles away and we're back to standing.
Rothstein tries to clinch but Semerkhet moves out of range.
Rothstein pushes Semerkhet up against the cage in a clinch.
Rothstein is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rothstein goes for a takedown attempt but Semerkhet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rothstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet swats away the attempt to clinch by Rothstein.
Rothstein sets himself, and Semerkhet steps forward looking for the clinch! Rothstein avoids it this time.
Rothstein clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein is working for takedown but Semerkhet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rothstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Semerkhet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rothstein is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rothstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Semerkhet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rothstein has Semerkhet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Semerkhet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Semerkhet fails to pull guard.
Rothstein can't get the takedown.
Rothstein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Semerkhet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rothstein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Semerkhet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rothstein is trying to drag Semerkhet to the mat but Semerkhet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rothstein can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Semerkhet pulls guard effortlessly.
Rothstein wants to pass the guard but Semerkhet is keeping the position.
Rothstein is working hard here to advance position.
Semerkhet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothstein looking to improve position, pressing down on Semerkhet's thigh with his hand. Semerkhet seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rothstein paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rothstein's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Semerkhet picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Malakai Semerkhet!
Malakai Semerkhet 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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