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Event:
CACC 110
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
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 30 wins and 19 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Chris Boag!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deeds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Deeds sets himself, and Boag steps forward looking for the clinch! Deeds avoids it this time.#TD#
Deeds 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: Deeds (2) vs (0) Boag
Boag can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Deeds controls the pace.
Deeds stands and throws Boag's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (5) vs (0) Boag
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds working away.
Deeds takes a little break here. Boag wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boag keeps working. #T2#
Deeds controls the position.
Deeds working away.
A lull in the action here.
Boag is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Boag is letting Deeds control him for a moment.
Deeds trying to control the position but Boag is working away.
Boag struggling a bit here.#T4#
Boag is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boag keeps working. #T5#
Deeds is really struggling to control Boag but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Deeds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T6#
Boag can't do much from the bottom here.
Deeds taking a breather here. #T7#
Deeds has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Boag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deeds controlling the position from side mount. #T8#
Boag tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Boag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deeds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T10#
Boag is trying to get back to half guard.
Boag can't do much from the bottom here.
Deeds controlling from side mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Deeds.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Boag is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T12#
Boag tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boag wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Deeds moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T13#
Boag is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Boag can't do much from the bottom here.
Deeds controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boag wants to control but Deeds postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
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 30 wins and 18 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Deeds shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel is concentrating on defense, preventing Deeds from advancing position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Deeds prevents Steel from improving his position.#T1#
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Deeds is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Steel tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Deeds tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Deeds showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Deeds advances to half guard. #T5#
Deeds is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steel reverses the position - he's now on top in Deeds's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (2) Steel
Deeds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Deeds trying to control the position here. #T7#
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Deeds wants to control but Steel passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (2) vs (5) Steel
Deeds wants to control but Steel postures up.
Steel controls the position.
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
Deeds is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Steel controls the position.
Deeds is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Steel wants to control but Deeds is keeping him busy. #T10#
Steel slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Deeds is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T11#
Deeds tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Deeds is controlling Steel's trapped leg to prevent Steel from advancing to side control.
Deeds wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Deeds works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Deeds trying to control the position here.
Deeds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there. #T13#
Deeds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Steel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (2) vs (8) Steel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Bjj Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
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 29 wins and 18 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Deeds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holzken quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (0) Holzken
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Holzken is defending well.
Holzken tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Holzken is doing well to control the position and prevent Deeds from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holzken is concentrating on defense, preventing Deeds from advancing position. #T1#
Deeds not doing much here.
Holzken is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holzken gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Deeds stays in close to Holzken's body and controls the position.
Holzken is controlling Deeds's posture.
Deeds stands and throws Holzken's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (5) vs (0) Holzken
Holzken is trying to escape the position but Deeds is controlling the position. #T3#
Holzken regains half guard.
Holzken is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holzken is doing well to control the position and prevent Deeds from advancing to side control.
Holzken felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Holzken wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Holzken keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Deeds working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Holzken's thigh. Holzken counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Holzken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Holzken.#T6#
Holzken managing to control the position.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holzken is pulling down on Deeds's head to control his posture. #T7#
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holzken is keeping the position for now.
Holzken has control of Deeds's left arm, preventing Deeds from doing any damage. #T8#
Deeds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holzken pulls Deeds in close to prevent any damage.
Deeds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T9#
Deeds postures up.
Deeds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deeds won't allow Holzken to sweep him here. #T10#
Holzken is controlling Deeds's posture.
Deeds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holzken looking for a sweep. Not yet Holzken, not yet. #T11#
Deeds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deeds has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holzken 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.#T12#
Holzken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
Holzken working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Holzken seems keen to control Deeds's posture.
Deeds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holzken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holzken is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Deeds forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Deeds 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken is holding on to half guard well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; AJ The Perfectionist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Deeds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Perfectionist sprawls well initially but Deeds persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Perfectionist (0) vs (2) Deeds
The Perfectionist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deeds is taking a breather. The Perfectionist says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The Perfectionist trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: The Perfectionist (0) vs (5) Deeds
Deeds prevents The Perfectionist from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist tries to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
The Perfectionist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deeds fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Perfectionist reaches up to try and control the position but Deeds seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! The Perfectionist rolls and tries to escape and now Deeds has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: The Perfectionist (0) vs (8) Deeds#T1#
The Perfectionist rolls, trying to escape but Deeds keeps control of the position.
The Perfectionist turns into Deeds and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Perfectionist (2) vs (8) Deeds
Deeds keeping full guard, as The Perfectionist tries to pass.
The Perfectionist wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
The Perfectionist looking to pass the guard.
The Perfectionist sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The Perfectionist tries to free his leg and advance position but Deeds is retaining full guard.
The Perfectionist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Deeds pulls The Perfectionist in close to prevent any damage.
The Perfectionist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Perfectionist forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Deeds is not content to let The Perfectionist control the position.
The Perfectionist trying to pass the guard but Deeds defending well.
The Perfectionist prevents Deeds from improving his position.
Deeds is doing well to control the position and prevent The Perfectionist from advancing to side control.
Deeds is not content to let The Perfectionist control the position.
The Perfectionist stalling away here and it's allowed Deeds to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
The Perfectionist trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
The Perfectionist looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deeds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deeds holds on and takes a little breather. #T5#
The Perfectionist looking to pass the guard.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing The Perfectionist from controlling successfully.
The Perfectionist wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing The Perfectionist from controlling successfully.
The Perfectionist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
The Perfectionist wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving. #T6#
The Perfectionist pushes down on Deeds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Perfectionist is trying to control. Deeds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Perfectionist controlling the action here.
Deeds trying to control but The Perfectionist postures up.
#SUB#
The Perfectionist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
The Perfectionist trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds is trying to control but can't.
The Perfectionist tries to pass to full mount but Deeds defends it.
Deeds is looking to control The Perfectionist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deeds avoid being mounted?#T8#
The Perfectionist stalling away here and it's allowed Deeds to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The Perfectionist trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
The Perfectionist wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.#T9#
Deeds wants to sweep here but The Perfectionist controlling him for the moment.
The Perfectionist trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds keeping full guard, as The Perfectionist tries to pass.
The Perfectionist passes Deeds's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The Perfectionist is keen to just control but Deeds is a slippery customer.#T10##SUB#
The Perfectionist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deeds sees it coming and defends easily.
Deeds is looking for a sweep. The Perfectionist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Perfectionist trying to control from half guard but Deeds is working away.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
The Perfectionist trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom.
The Perfectionist trying to mount his opponent but Deeds defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11##SUB#
The Perfectionist is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deeds defends it well.
Deeds trying to control but The Perfectionist postures up.
Deeds wants to improve his position but The Perfectionist is controlling well.
#T12##SUB#
The Perfectionist is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
The Perfectionist is trying to work for a kimura but Deeds is defending well.
Deeds is controlling The Perfectionist's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The Perfectionist is just content to waste time from the top position. Deeds takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T13#
Deeds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Perfectionist manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Perfectionist (2) vs (10) Deeds
Deeds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Perfectionist trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
The Perfectionist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T14##SUB#
The Perfectionist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deeds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
The Perfectionist has his foot on Deeds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deeds works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds wins on points by 10 to 2.
AJ The Perfectionist spoke after the fight, saying 'Jesus Christ lives!'. |
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Event:
CACC 99
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Paul Hunt!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Deeds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Deeds trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds seems keen to control Hunt's posture.#T1#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
Deeds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Deeds'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.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #T2#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
Deeds looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T4#
Deeds has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunt passes Deeds's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Deeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds is trying to control but can't.
Hunt is stalling here. Deeds is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Deeds has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (4) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to control but Deeds postures up.#T6#
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Hunt won't allow Deeds to pass to mount.
Hunt trying to control but Deeds postures up.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Hunt is controlling Deeds's trapped leg to prevent Deeds from advancing to side control.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt is controlling Deeds's posture.
Deeds is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt is looking to sweep but instead, Deeds has passed into half guard.
#T9#
Hunt wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy.
Deeds wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Deeds prevents Hunt from improving his position.#T10#
Hunt is controlling Deeds's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deeds wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (7) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to control but Deeds is having none of it.#T12#
Deeds wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Deeds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt controlling the position.#T14#
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Deeds tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt looking to control but Deeds passes into half guard.
Deeds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 85
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 25110 p4p, 743 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1967 p4p, 266 weight class). Petersen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by James Brown- Living in America. On his way into the ring it seems that Longfellow Deeds has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Longfellow Deeds seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Deeds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Petersen quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (0) Petersen
Deeds is looking to stall here but Petersen recovers full guard.
Petersen controls Deeds momentarily but Deeds frees himself.
Petersen pulls Deeds in close to prevent any damage.
Deeds looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (2) Petersen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen trying to move into half guard but instead Deeds has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (4) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Deeds stays in close to Petersen's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Petersen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.
Deeds sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen looking for a guillotine here but Deeds defends easily.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deeds is aware though and is defending well.
Petersen 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.
Petersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (4) vs (4) Petersen
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is concentrating on defense, preventing Petersen from advancing position.
Petersen is looking for a kimura but Deeds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage.
Deeds keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Deeds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deeds tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen is working for a kimura but Deeds is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Deeds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deeds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Deeds controlling the position well.
Petersen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Deeds reverses the position - he's now on top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (6) vs (4) Petersen
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Deeds trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Deeds controlling him for the moment.
Petersen pulls Deeds in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Deeds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deeds won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen 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.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petersen is pulling down on Deeds's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is continuing to stall.
Petersen is trying to keep Deeds in close.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen 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.
Deeds trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Deeds tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Deeds being controlled here momentarily.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen has Deeds pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Deeds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petersen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen wants to hit a sweep here but Deeds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (9) vs (4) Petersen
Deeds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen tries to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Deeds is staying active.
Petersen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (12) vs (4) Petersen
Deeds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Deeds gets his hands free as Petersen looks to control.
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 12 to 4. |
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Event:
CACC 77
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 25130 p4p, 684 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15873 p4p, 667 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Byhenikov's choice of entrance music: Harbinger. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deeds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deeds goes for a double leg but Byhenikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Byhenikov continues to drive forward.
Deeds drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Deeds (4) vs (0) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Deeds not doing much here.
Byhenikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Deeds is just content to waste time from the top position. Byhenikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deeds manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (4) vs (2) Byhenikov
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov pushing down on Deeds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
Byhenikov uses his free foot to push down on Deeds's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Deeds. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (4) vs (5) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Deeds slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (4) vs (8) Byhenikov
Deeds regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byhenikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deeds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is defending against the submission attempts here by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
Deeds is positioning himself well to prevent Byhenikov advancing to mount.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Deeds defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to advance position but Deeds counters by regaining guard.
Byhenikov advances to half guard.
Byhenikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (4) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Deeds has given up his back. Will we see Byhenikov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (4) vs (14) Byhenikov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov working for a choke but Deeds is defending well.
Deeds defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Byhenikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Byhenikov tries to get the hooks in deep but Deeds pushed the leg off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Deeds turns into Byhenikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (6) vs (14) Byhenikov
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for a guillotine here but Deeds defends easily.
Byhenikov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Deeds uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (9) vs (14) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds controlling the position from side mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Byhenikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Deeds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Byhenikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Deeds jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (12) vs (14) Byhenikov
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to reverse the position.
Byhenikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (12) vs (16) Byhenikov
Deeds wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov 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.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Deeds defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov trying to advance position but Deeds counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov wins on points by 16 to 12.
An out of breath Igor Byhenikov 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:
CACC 65
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1884 p4p, 227 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 23947 p4p, 536 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mamedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deeds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mamedov moves into the clinch.
Deeds is trying to drag Mamedov to the mat but Mamedov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mamedov is trying to drag Deeds to the mat but Deeds just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Deeds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mamedov just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Khalid Mamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Longfellow Deeds.
Deeds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mamedov to keep the fight standing.
Mamedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Deeds is pressed up against the ropes. Mamedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Deeds down to the mat. Deeds avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deeds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deeds shoots in for a takedown but Mamedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mamedov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Deeds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Deeds showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamedov (0) vs (2) Deeds
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov moves into full guard.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Mamedov keeps moving.
Mamedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamedov, not yet.
Deeds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov looking to control.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Mamedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deeds content to stall in guard here.
Mamedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deeds passes into half guard.
Deeds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
Mamedov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Total Impact MMA/KT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mamedov is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds stalling away here and it's allowed Mamedov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mamedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamedov is looking for a triangle here but Deeds uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (0) vs (5) Deeds
Mamedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is not content to let Deeds control the position.
Mamedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mamedov is staying active underneath Deeds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deeds content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mamedov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Mamedov wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Mamedov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Deeds has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (0) vs (8) Deeds
Mamedov tries to reverse the position but Deeds maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov regains half guard.
Mamedov trying to hold on to Deeds's head to control him but Deeds postures up.
Deeds passes into side control, despite Mamedov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (0) vs (11) Deeds
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Mamedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Mamedov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deeds is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mamedov tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Deeds trying to control from Mamedov's half guard. Mamedov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds pushing down on Mamedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mamedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Deeds moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mamedov. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (0) vs (14) Deeds
Mamedov struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Deeds politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Deeds prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mamedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mamedov struggling a bit here.
Mamedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Deeds working away.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamedov keeps working.
Deeds moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deeds is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mamedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mamedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Deeds wants to control but Mamedov is keeping him busy.
Mamedov is looking to reverse the position.
Mamedov wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Mamedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mamedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deeds in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mamedov is trying to control Deeds's posture but Deeds avoids it.
Mamedov tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Mamedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mamedov tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CACC 59
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 356 p4p, 53 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 24521 p4p, 545 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie rushes Deeds and presses him up against the ropes.
Deeds has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
Deeds looking to control.
Deeds pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Deeds's guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Deeds defends it.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is pressing down on Deeds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deeds is holding on for now.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deeds sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Deeds is working away.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Deeds defends it.
Deeds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Deeds is defending it quite comfortably.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Deeds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Deeds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deeds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deeds won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deeds defends it well.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deeds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Deeds is having none of it.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Deeds is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Deeds is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Deeds defends it.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deeds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
Deeds controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deeds sees it coming and defends easily.
Deeds is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Deeds
I wouldn't like to be where Deeds is right now.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Deeds sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (3) vs (2) Deeds
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deeds passes into half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Deeds's head to control him but Deeds postures up.
Deeds trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Deeds prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Deeds
Gracie trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Deeds trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but Deeds pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Deeds is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Deeds
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Deeds has passed into half guard.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deeds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deeds's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (9) vs (4) Deeds
Gracie is hanging on to Deeds's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie is not going to allow Deeds to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie is hanging on to Deeds's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Deeds is controlling his hands well.
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Deeds is defending it well.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Deeds has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Deeds is staying busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Deeds looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Ramon Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 51
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oliver Huang (ranked 1377 p4p, 169 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 25078 p4p, 561 weight class). 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Oliver Huang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deeds fails with the takedown
and Huang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huang (2) vs (0) Deeds
Huang trying to advance position but Deeds counters by regaining guard.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Huang'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.
Huang looking to sit in guard and control but Deeds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (2) vs (2) Deeds
Huang pulls Deeds in close to prevent any damage.
Huang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Huang is trying to keep Deeds in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang pulls Deeds in close to prevent any damage.
Huang wants to sweep here but Deeds controlling him for the moment.
Deeds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
My spies in Iron mikes mma inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deeds won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang has Deeds pulled in close to control his posture.
Huang looking to control.
Huang pulls Deeds in close to his closed guard and prevents Deeds from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Huang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huang pulls Deeds in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deeds is still trying to improve position.
Huang trying to control the position here.
Huang looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huang controlling Deeds's posture.
Huang controls Deeds momentarily but Deeds frees himself.
Huang is really struggling to control Deeds but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Deeds content to stall in guard here.
Deeds trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deeds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang pulls Deeds in to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huang trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Huang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deeds manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (4) vs (2) Deeds
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Huang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deeds is trying to control the position but Huang postures up.
Huang wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Huang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (7) vs (2) Deeds
Huang trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom.
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.
Huang swings around for an armbar but Deeds sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Huang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (7) vs (4) Deeds
Huang keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds is stalling in the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Huang trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (7) vs (7) Deeds
Huang trying to remain calm as Deeds controls from the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Huang can't do much from the bottom here.
Deeds trying to control the position but Huang is working away.
Deeds controls the position.
Huang is looking for a sweep.
Deeds is staying tight to Huang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Deeds working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Huang is looking to reverse the position.
Deeds controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds trying to control the action but Huang is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Huang gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Huang takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Oliver Huang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, same day laundry, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 45
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 25186 p4p, 573 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 2894 p4p, 339 weight class). Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. Russell Paulman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Deeds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paulman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deeds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deeds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulman wants a takedown but no success here.
Paulman is looking for a takedown.
Longfellow Deeds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Deeds pulls guard successfully.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman is looking to pass into half guard but Deeds pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Deeds is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman seems keen to control Deeds's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman controls Deeds momentarily but Deeds frees himself.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Deeds controlling him for the moment.
Deeds postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman working a defensive guard but Deeds passes into half guard.
Deeds is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Paulman is defending the position.
Paulman trying to control but Deeds postures up.
Paulman tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard but Deeds has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (5) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is trying to control Deeds's posture but Deeds avoids it.
Paulman is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controls the position.
Paulman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deeds controls the position.
Deeds working away.
Paulman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paulman trying to control here.
Paulman trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Deeds manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (8) vs (0) Paulman
Deeds controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
Paulman tries to reverse the position but Deeds maintains control.
Deeds controlling the pace for now.
Paulman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deeds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paulman wants to control but Deeds is having none of it.
Paulman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to hold on but Deeds postures up.
Paulman can't escape the position.
Paulman tries to hold on but Deeds postures up.
Paulman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deeds takes Paulman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Paulman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (11) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is really stuck here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is still trying to improve position.
What can Paulman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Paulman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Paulman tries to break free.
Paulman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paulman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Deeds is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Paulman rolls, trying to escape but Deeds keeps control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is riding his opponent, not letting Paulman buck him off.
Deeds controlling well, preventing Paulman from escaping the position.
Paulman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Deeds.
Paulman can't escape the position.
Paulman looks winded!
Paulman wants to control his opponent's hands but Deeds gets his hands free.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Deeds.
Deeds has the hooks in. Paulman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Paulman breaks Deeds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (11) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds is controlling Paulman's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deeds is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (13) vs (2) Paulman
Deeds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deeds postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
Deeds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman looking to control but Deeds passes into half guard.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeps trying to improve his position.
Paulman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deeds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deeds's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (13) vs (6) Paulman
Deeds rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Deeds gets back to full guard.
Deeds trying to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeds, not yet.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (15) vs (6) Paulman
Paulman is in trouble now - Deeds has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (18) vs (6) Paulman
Deeds fails to move to back control.
Paulman is trying to escape the mount but Deeds keeps good control and instead manages to take Paulman's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (21) vs (6) Paulman
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controlling from the back.
Deeds is not going to allow Paulman to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Paulman right now.
Deeds slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Paulman wants to escape the position.
Deeds gets his hands free as Paulman looks to control.
Deeds keeps control of the position easily here as Paulman tries to buck him off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulman wants to escape the position.
Paulman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Paulman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Paulman right now.
Deeds doesn't have the hooks in and Paulman manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (21) vs (8) Paulman
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds seems keen to control Paulman's posture.
Paulman stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 21 to 8. |
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Event:
CACC 39
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 25208 p4p, 562 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 1736 p4p, 223 weight class). Donald Trump is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deeds shoots in but Trump avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Deeds shoots for a double leg takedown but Trump sprawls well. He's pushed Deeds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trump looking to score a takedown here. Deeds is defending well but Trump drives through and ends up in Deeds's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Trump
Trump trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Deeds's guard.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Deeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Trump is just content to waste time from the top position. Deeds takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (2) Trump
Trump looking for a kimura from the bottom but Deeds passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (5) vs (2) Trump
Trump being controlled for a moment.
Trump is trying to control Deeds's posture but Deeds avoids it.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump is trying to get back to half guard.
Deeds controlling the position from side mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds'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.
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trump is trying to control Deeds's posture but Deeds avoids it.
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trump struggling a bit here.
Trump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trump is trying to escape the position but Deeds is controlling the position.
Deeds trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Trump is trying to control Deeds's posture but Deeds avoids it.
Trump sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Deeds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Trump is trying to control but Deeds passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (8) vs (2) Trump
Trump can't do much from the bottom here.
Trump regains half guard.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trump throws his legs up looking for a submission but Deeds uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (11) vs (2) Trump
Trump tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
Deeds slows the pace down.
Further stalling from Deeds.
Trump tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Trump is looking to reverse the position.
Deeds working away.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Trump is not content to let Deeds control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Trump struggling a bit here.
Trump is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deeds 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 Trump's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trump struggling a bit here.
Trump is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trump is trying to control Deeds's posture but Deeds avoids it.
Trump tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
Trump keeps trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trump is letting Deeds control him for a moment.
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Trump is not content to let Deeds control the position.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trump struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Trump is not content to let Deeds control the position.
Trump tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Trump struggling a bit here.
Deeds controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 1915 p4p, 251 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12084 p4p, 592 weight class). Mangrove comes to the cage accompanied by https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Longfellow Deeds enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alka Mangrove! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mangrove instigates a clinch.
Deeds gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mangrove (0) vs (2) Deeds
Mangrove tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Mangrove is trying to maintain the position but Deeds is very close to passing his half guard.
Mangrove actively working from the bottom here.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mangrove'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mangrove trying to control but Deeds postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.
Mangrove might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mangrove moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mangrove is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Deeds frees his head nicely. Oh but Mangrove has switched to an armbar! Deeds is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alka Mangrove!
During a confident post fight interview, Alka Mangrove thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marvin Vettori (ranked 1316 p4p, 178 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12103 p4p, 574 weight class). Vettori comes to the cage accompanied by Police On My Back- The Rocketz. Marvin Vettori has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marvin Vettori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deeds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vettori is trying to defend but Deeds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vettori (0) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vettori manages to get to full guard.
Vettori seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettori seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vettori looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deeds passes into half guard.
Vettori tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vettori is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vettori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deeds is working away from the top position though.
Vettori is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deeds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vettori tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Deeds has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Vettori (0) vs (5) Deeds
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vettori working to try and regain half guard.
Vettori is working hard here to advance position.
Vettori tries to lock up and control but Deeds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vettori is holding on tight.
Vettori is trying to reverse the position but instead Deeds has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Vettori (0) vs (8) Deeds
Deeds controlling well, preventing Vettori from escaping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Deeds is riding his opponent, not letting Vettori buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Vettori's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Deeds keeps control of the position as Vettori tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds controlling from the back.
Vettori trying to control the action but Deeds just sinks the hooks in.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vettori is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Deeds.
It looks like Deeds 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.
Vettori tries to escape but Deeds has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Deeds is hanging on to Vettori's back as he tries to escape.
Vettori is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vettori just trying to survive but Deeds is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Deeds controlling the positon.
Vettori tries to escape but Deeds has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vettori just trying to survive but Deeds is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vettori is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Deeds.
Vettori rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
Vettori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deeds is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controlling the action here.
Vettori trying to control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vettori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vettori looking for a sweep. Not yet Vettori, not yet.
Deeds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vettori had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deeds defends it easily.
Vettori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vettori looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Deeds puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vettori trying to control here.
Deeds stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vettori tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 20
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevor Burrows (ranked 1400 p4p, 189 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 11998 p4p, 573 weight class). Burrows comes to the ring accompanied by Calm - No problem. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Trevor Burrows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burrows has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deeds successfully pulls guard.
Burrows trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds trying to keep a closed guard but Burrows is proving a slippery customer.
Deeds pulls Burrows in close to prevent any damage.
Burrows works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burrows is trying to control the action in half guard but Deeds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows is trying to work for a kimura but Deeds is defending well.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but Deeds defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control but Burrows postures up.
Burrows is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burrows is looking to stall here but Deeds recovers full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Deeds looking to control.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is working hard here to advance position.
Burrows looking to sit in guard and control but Deeds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (0) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds controlling from the top position.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Burrows looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows wants to hit a switch here but Deeds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Burrows there! Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (0) vs (5) Deeds
Burrows is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deeds wants to control the pace but Burrows is squirming around nicely.
Burrows is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burrows looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burrows (0) vs (8) Deeds
Burrows rolls, trying to escape but Deeds keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows trying to control the action but Deeds just sinks the hooks in.
Burrows tries to roll but Deeds sticks to his back.
Deeds biding his time, looking for the opening.
Deeds is hanging on to Burrows's back as he tries to escape.
Deeds controlling from the back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burrows trying to control the position but Deeds manages to sink in the hooks.
Deeds controlling from the back.
Deeds is trying to control but Burrows is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Burrows is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burrows tries to hold on but Deeds postures up.
Burrows can't escape the position.
Deeds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burrows wants to control but Deeds is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deeds prevents Burrows from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burrows tries to improve his position but Deeds has taken his back! Deeds has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Burrows tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Deeds pushes Burrows away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Event:
CACC 12
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1548 p4p, 191 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 11999 p4p, 626 weight class). Petersen comes into the arena with James Brown- Living in America blaring out of the sound system. 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Deeds gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Deeds
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Deeds trying to mount his opponent but Petersen defends it.
Petersen tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Petersen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen gets full guard.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Deeds is pushing down on Petersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Deeds has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Petersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Petersen tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Petersen is looking to control Deeds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen is looking to control Deeds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Deeds controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is staying active underneath Deeds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Deeds postures up.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Deeds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.
Deeds pushes down on Petersen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Deeds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to control the action here but instead Deeds manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Deeds
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Deeds controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to improve his position but instead Deeds has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (0) vs (8) Deeds
Deeds keeps control of the position as Petersen tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Petersen is in bad spot here.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has good solid back control here.
Deeds is hanging on to Petersen's back as he tries to escape.
Deeds slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Deeds has the hooks in. Petersen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Deeds trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Petersen doesn't escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Deeds really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Petersen.
Deeds's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petersen wants to control his opponent's hands but Deeds gets his hands free.
Petersen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Deeds's arms.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Petersen is trying to break free.
Petersen just trying to survive but Deeds is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Deeds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to escape the position.
Deeds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Petersen right now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Petersen.
Petersen tries to escape but Deeds has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Petersen turns into Deeds and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (8) Deeds
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Deeds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (10) Deeds
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deeds is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 11911 p4p, 646 weight class) and Ebyn Dall (ranked 781 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall has chosen Under the Blood as his entrance music. Longfellow Deeds is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Ebyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deeds as he jumps to the side.
Dall tries to keep at a distance but Deeds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deeds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dall manages to pull guard.
Dall trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deeds defends it easily.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deeds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deeds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deeds defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall is trying to control the position but Deeds postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds advances to half guard.
Dall trying to control here.
Deeds is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deeds 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. Deeds eventually gives up the hold.
Dall trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (3) vs (0) Dall
Dall working to try and regain half guard.
Deeds trying to control but Dall is having none of it.
Deeds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deeds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds avoids the attempt from Dall to control.
Dall is squirming around, avoiding Deeds's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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 is looking to improve his position.
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
Deeds wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy.
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Deeds is keen to just control but Dall is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Deeds manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (6) vs (0) Dall
Deeds looking to secure an arm triangle but Dall defends it well.
Dall tries to reverse the position but Deeds maintains control.
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.
Deeds is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deeds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deeds's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (6) vs (4) Dall
Deeds just trying to survive but Dall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dall is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Deeds taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ebyn Dall!
A relieved looking Ebyn Dall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK5A
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12188 p4p, 543 weight class) and Ricardinho Vieira (ranked 1706 p4p, 224 weight class). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ricardinho Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vieira tries to clinch but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds moves into the clinch successfully.
Deeds turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Deeds (4) vs (0) Vieira
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
The referee asks Deeds politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Deeds prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to improve position but can't.
Deeds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
Vieira tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vieira wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Deeds tries for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Deeds 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 Vieira's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vieira 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.
Deeds stalling.
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds slows the pace down in half guard.
Deeds passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (7) vs (0) Vieira
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira wants to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
Deeds has control of Vieira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vieira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Deeds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vieira is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is trying to escape the mount.
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Deeds's attempts to control the action.
Vieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vieira can't escape the position.
Vieira gets back to half guard.
Vieira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controlling from the top position.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Vieira has his foot on Deeds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deeds works his way back into a safe position though.
Vieira looking to control.
Deeds trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vieira controlling the position.
Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deeds is aware though and is defending well.
Vieira has his foot on Deeds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deeds works his way back into a safe position though.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Deeds pushes his legs off easily.
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deeds defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira has an active guard here but Deeds has managed to pass into half guard.
Vieira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (10) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira tries to lock up and control but Deeds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Deeds wants to finish this one by submission but Vieira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Deeds.
Vieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deeds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vieira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Deeds seems content to control.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.
Deeds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (13) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deeds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vieira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vieira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deeds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deeds's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (13) vs (4) Vieira
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vieira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Deeds has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Deeds showing good submission defense here.
Deeds rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Deeds is working away.
Deeds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looking to sit in guard and control but Deeds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (15) vs (4) Vieira
Vieira 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.
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Deeds defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Vieira can't keep his opponent in guard - Deeds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deeds is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deeds prevents Vieira from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away.
Deeds prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Deeds works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (18) vs (4) Vieira
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira sneaks back into half guard.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Deeds wants to work for an arm triangle but Vieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vieira is not content to let Deeds control the position.
Vieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 18 to 4. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK4A
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Franky Yip (ranked 1984 p4p, 243 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12231 p4p, 544 weight class). Longfellow Deeds acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Franky Yip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deeds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yip closes the distance and clinches.
Deeds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yip has Deeds pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Deeds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yip has hold of one of Deeds's legs. Deeds is fighting the takedown attempt but Yip gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yip (2) vs (0) Deeds
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yip defends well.
Yip drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Deeds manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yip has Deeds in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (2) vs (2) Deeds
Yip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deeds defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deeds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yip working for a triangle but Deeds defends it easily.
Yip looking for a sweep. Not yet Yip, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yip's guard.
Yip is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yip keeps working.
Yip is trying to get back to full guard.
Yip is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
Yip won't allow Deeds to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
Yip regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yip keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds passes into half guard.
Yip tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Deeds seems to be working for a kimura but Yip defends the submission attempt.
Deeds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yip is just riding it out for now. Deeds eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Deeds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yip is just riding it out for now. Deeds eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deeds.
Deeds is pressing down on Yip's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yip is holding on for now.
Deeds prevents Yip from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yip manages to get to full guard.
Deeds won't allow Yip to sweep him here.
Yip has his foot on Deeds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deeds works his way back into a safe position though.
Deeds slips nicely into half guard.
Deeds is thwarting Yip's attempts to control the position.
Deeds trying to control the action but Yip is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yip wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yip wants to get back to full guard.
Yip is working hard here to advance position.
Deeds wants to free his trapped foot but Yip is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yip is staying active underneath Deeds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yip trying to control from the bottom.
Yip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yip manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds passes Yip's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (2) vs (5) Deeds
Deeds swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yip is now in Deeds's guard. A big mistake from Deeds there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (4) vs (5) Deeds
Yip pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Deeds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yip manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (4) vs (7) Deeds
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds pushing down on Yip's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yip tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Deeds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yip is just riding it out for now. Deeds eventually gives up the hold.
Yip wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.
Yip wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy.
Yip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deeds is working for a submission of some sort.
Yip actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yip tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Yip trying to control from the bottom.
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yip moves into full guard.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yip is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yip working for a triangle but Deeds defends it easily.
Yip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deeds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deeds stays in close to Yip's body and controls the position.
Yip can't keep his opponent in guard - Deeds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yip makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yip.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yip wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Yip regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Yip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yip pulls Deeds in close to prevent any damage.
Yip looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deeds passes into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deeds.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yip keeps working.
Yip works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yip wants to sweep here but Deeds controlling him for the moment.
Yip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deeds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK2B
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12049 p4p, 488 weight class) and Ricardinho Vieira (ranked 1711 p4p, 212 weight class). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricardinho Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vieira tries to clinch but Deeds moves out of range.
Deeds clinches up against the cage.
Vieira successfully pulls guard.
Deeds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Deeds tries to pass.
Deeds has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Deeds pushes his legs off easily.
Deeds pushes down on Vieira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds seems to be working for a kimura but Vieira defends the submission attempt.
Vieira 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Vieira wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy.
Vieira is staying active underneath Deeds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds slows the pace down in half guard.
Deeds prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Deeds trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deeds in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to work for an arm triangle but Vieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Deeds is looking for a kimura but Vieira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deeds to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds forces his way into half guard.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vieira defends it well.
Vieira tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Deeds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Deeds works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (3) vs (0) Vieira
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
Deeds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vieira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deeds off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (3) vs (4) Vieira
Deeds tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds regains half guard.
Deeds manages to get to full guard.
Deeds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeds, not yet.
Deeds is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Deeds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
Deeds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Deeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Deeds is retaining full guard.
Deeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeds, not yet.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeds, not yet.
Vieira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Deeds looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Deeds looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Deeds! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (7) vs (4) Vieira
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deeds slows the pace down.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his 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.
Deeds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vieira tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
Deeds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well.
Vieira is looking to regain half guard here but Deeds keeps moving and retains side control.
Deeds trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Deeds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vieira sneaks back into half guard.
Vieira gets full guard.
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Deeds pushes his legs off easily.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Vieira working for a triangle but Deeds defends it easily.
Deeds trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deeds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deeds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK1B
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Franky Yip (ranked 1998 p4p, 246 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12068 p4p, 491 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Franky Yip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Yip forces Deeds back against the cage and clinches.
Yip tries for a takedown but Deeds manages to get underhooks.
Deeds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yip gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yip wants a takedown but no success here.
Deeds prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Yip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yip turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Yip (4) vs (0) Deeds
Yip is trying to move to mount but Deeds reverses beautifully and ends up in Yip's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (4) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds passes Yip's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yip is looking to improve his position.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yip keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for a kimura here.
Yip is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yip actively working from the bottom here.
Yip moves into full guard.
Yip has control of Deeds's left arm, preventing Deeds from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yip controls Deeds momentarily but Deeds frees himself.
Yip pushes a forearm under Deeds's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Deeds is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franky Yip!
Franky Yip bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ADWGC NY 2
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12479 p4p, 636 weight class) and James Penn (ranked 3171 p4p, 374 weight class). Penn has chosen Everything in its right place as his entrance music. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; James Penn!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deeds has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
Penn tries for a takedown but Deeds manages to get underhooks.
Deeds pulls guard.
Deeds seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is fighting to break Deeds's control of his arms but Deeds is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Penn pushing down on Deeds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn is pressing down on Deeds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deeds is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Deeds to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
Penn wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
Deeds is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn forces his way into half guard.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Deeds is defending well.
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Deeds defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Deeds is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Penn 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
Deeds is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Deeds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deeds is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Deeds being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds pulls Penn in to control the position.
Penn content to stall in guard here.
Deeds can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (0) vs (3) Penn
Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Deeds has escaped the position, nice work there.
Deeds is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Deeds rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Penn's guard! Nice work there by Deeds! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (3) Penn
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
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.
Deeds trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Deeds passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (5) vs (3) Penn
Deeds taking a breather here.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Deeds keeps moving and retains side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penn is not content to let Deeds control the position.
Deeds is staying tight to Penn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Deeds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deeds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deeds's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (5) vs (7) Penn
Deeds breaks Penn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (7) vs (7) Penn
Penn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Deeds has passed into half guard!
Penn trying to control here.
Deeds trying to control the pace.
Deeds prevents Penn from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control here.
Penn wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Deeds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Deeds slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (10) vs (7) Penn
Penn tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controlling the position.
Deeds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Penn tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Penn trying to remain calm as Deeds controls from the top position.
Penn tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
Penn keeps trying to improve his position.
Penn trying to remain calm as Deeds controls from the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Deeds sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Penn tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Deeds slows the pace down in half guard.
Penn trying to control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds 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.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Deeds is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deeds in particular looking to stall.
Deeds is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
Deeds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Deeds is controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Deeds not doing much here.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
ADWGC 10
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12625 p4p, 629 weight class) and Joe Bone (ranked 1460 p4p, 185 weight class). Bone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You'll Never Walk Alone 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Joe Bone!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deeds tries to close the distance and clinch but Bone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deeds has managed to clinch.
Bone has hold of one of Deeds's legs. Deeds is fighting the takedown attempt but Bone gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Bone
Bone postures up.
Deeds is looking for a triangle but Bone pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Bone tries to pass.
Deeds pulls Bone in close to his closed guard and prevents Bone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Deeds seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bone wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeds, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Deeds is retaining full guard.
Deeds working a defensive guard but Bone manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (0) vs (5) Bone
You can see the frustration on Deeds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Bone stalls from top position.
Deeds manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (5) Bone
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deeds is trying to work for a kimura but Bone is defending well.
Deeds is looking to stall here but Bone recovers full guard.
Deeds looking to sit in guard and control but Bone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (7) Bone
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone looking to sit in guard and control but Deeds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (4) vs (7) Bone
Bone 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.
Deeds passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (7) vs (7) Bone
Deeds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bone, who protects the arm well.
Bone can't do much from the bottom here.
Bone 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.
Bone tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone is not content to let Deeds control the position.
Bone is looking for a sweep.
Deeds trying to control the position but Bone is working away.
Bone tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Bone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bone manages to get to full guard.
Bone controls Deeds momentarily but Deeds frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (7) vs (9) Bone
Bone slips nicely into half guard.
Bone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deeds is not content to let Bone control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bone moves into full mount! Deeds won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (7) vs (12) Bone
Deeds slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deeds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bone tries to pass to full mount but Deeds defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is staying active underneath Bone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds is trying to get back to full guard.
Bone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
Deeds won't allow Bone to pass to mount.
Deeds trying to control from the bottom.
Deeds is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bone is trying to control. Deeds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deeds is looking for a sweep. Bone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bone works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (7) vs (15) Bone
Bone trying to control the position but Deeds is working away.
Bone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deeds haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deeds tries to bench press Bone off him but Bone keeps the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds struggling a bit here.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Deeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deeds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bone trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Bone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds manages to get back to half guard.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Deeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bone works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (7) vs (18) Bone
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Deeds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deeds struggling a bit here.
Deeds is not content to let Bone control the position.
Bone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Deeds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bone trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Deeds but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Deeds (7) vs (20) Bone
Deeds tries to hold on but Bone postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to reverse the position but Bone maintains control.
Bone wants to finish this one by submission but Deeds is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bone.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Bone's attempts to control the action.
Deeds wants to control but Bone is having none of it.
Deeds is trying desperately to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (7) vs (23) Bone
Deeds just trying to survive but Bone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Deeds breaks Bone's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (9) vs (23) Bone
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone wins on points by 23 to 9.
Joe Bone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 6090 p4p, 516 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12571 p4p, 593 weight class). Tisoaka comes to the cage accompanied by Festivo. Katuro Tisoaka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deeds moves into the clinch.
Deeds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tisoaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tisoaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deeds tries to avoid it but Tisoaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deeds to the ground. Deeds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deeds moves into the clinch successfully.
Tisoaka wants a takedown.
Tisoaka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deeds is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katuro Tisoaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tisoaka turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tisoaka (4) vs (0) Deeds
Deeds tries to control but Tisoaka manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (7) vs (0) Deeds
Deeds is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Deeds tries to roll but Tisoaka sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position but Tisoaka manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tisoaka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tisoaka has the hooks in. Deeds is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Deeds manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tisoaka's guard. Nice work there by Deeds.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (7) vs (2) Deeds
Tisoaka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tisoaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deeds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deeds 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is trying to keep Deeds in close.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Tisoaka keeps moving.
Tisoaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (7) vs (5) Deeds
Tisoaka tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds trying to control the position but Tisoaka is working away.
Tisoaka tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is working hard here to advance position.
Deeds is trying to get an arm triangle but Tisoaka is defending well.
Tisoaka tries to improve position but can't.
Tisoaka keeping his opponent close.
Tisoaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deeds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is being controlled here.
Tisoaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tisoaka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka trying to control from the bottom.
Tisoaka tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Tisoaka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deeds drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tisoaka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tisoaka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tisoaka! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tisoaka (11) vs (5) Deeds
Deeds tries to bench press Tisoaka off him but Tisoaka keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Deeds is looking for a sweep. Tisoaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds gets full guard.
Deeds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deeds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tisoaka is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to control the position but Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka passes Deeds's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Deeds is looking to control Tisoaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deeds avoid being mounted?
Deeds is trying to get back to full guard.
Tisoaka controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to take a breather but Deeds is having none of it.
Tisoaka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Deeds is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tisoaka is taking a breather. Deeds says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tisoaka'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.
Deeds moves into full guard.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has his foot on Tisoaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tisoaka works his way back into a safe position though.
Deeds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (11) vs (7) Deeds
Tisoaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tisoaka trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Deeds manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (11) vs (10) Deeds
Tisoaka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tisoaka tries to hold on but Deeds postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to control the pace but Tisoaka is squirming around nicely.
Tisoaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Deeds has a good base and remains in mount.
Deeds controlling the pace for now.
Tisoaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Deeds has a good base and remains in mount.
Deeds trying to control but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Deeds wants to take Tisoaka's back here but Tisoaka is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds avoids the attempt from Tisoaka to control.
Tisoaka is trying to escape the mount.
Deeds jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tisoaka manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Deeds trying to control the position but Tisoaka is working away.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tisoaka has one of Deeds's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Tisoaka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but Tisoaka defending well.
Tisoaka trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (11) vs (13) Deeds
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka 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.
Deeds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tisoaka is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
Tisoaka is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Deeds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tisoaka trying to control from the bottom.
Tisoaka wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deeds in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds wins on points by 13 to 11.
Katuro Tisoaka was interviewed post fight and said 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12674 p4p, 570 weight class) and Bertram Adelhard (ranked 2322 p4p, 261 weight class). Adelhard has chosen Volbeat - Still Counting as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bertram Adelhard!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deeds manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Deeds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adelhard controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Adelhard pushing down on Deeds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds wants to improve his position but Adelhard is controlling well.
Deeds keeping control of the position.
Adelhard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds keeping control of the position.
Deeds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adelhard is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard wants to advance to full mount but Deeds doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Deeds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Adelhard tries to pass.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Adelhard from controlling successfully.
Deeds is looking for a triangle but Adelhard pushes his legs off easily.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adelhard is aware though and is defending well.
Adelhard looking to sit in guard and control but Deeds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (0) Adelhard
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds is looking to pass into half guard but Adelhard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Adelhard is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (2) Adelhard
Deeds is trying to keep Adelhard in close.
Adelhard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adelhard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deeds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adelhard has managed to get both his arms back between Deeds's legs - danger averted.
Adelhard wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Adelhard tries to pass.
Adelhard trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deeds is trying to keep Adelhard in close.
Deeds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adelhard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adelhard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adelhard wants to take a breather but Deeds is having none of it.
Adelhard is looking to stall here but Deeds recovers full guard.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adelhard lying in Deeds's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Deeds decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Adelhard taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 8
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Vandam (ranked 3415 p4p, 359 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13039 p4p, 597 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Billy Vandam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deeds instigates a clinch.
Vandam jumps guard and drags Deeds to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds content to stall in guard here.
Vandam looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandam is pulling down on Deeds's head. It's preventing any offense from Deeds, at least for the moment.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Vandam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandam trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vandam is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Vandam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vandam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Deeds 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.
Deeds 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.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Vandam keeps moving.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds passes Vandam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Deeds is looking to advance position but Vandam won't allow it.
Well, if Deeds 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.
Vandam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Deeds is looking for a kimura but Vandam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deeds to get the leverage.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Vandam is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deeds in particular looking to stall.
Vandam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandam working a defensive guard here.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Deeds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deeds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vandam's guard.
Deeds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Deeds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vandam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vandam is in trouble now - Deeds has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (0) vs (3) Deeds
Vandam is looking to improve his position but Deeds isn't that keen on the idea.
Deeds controlling the position easily from mount.
Deeds seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vandam is holding on tight.
Vandam is looking to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to control but Vandam wriggling away.
Deeds has hold of Vandam's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vandam manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vandam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deeds tries to control but Vandam wriggling away.
Vandam tries to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
Deeds controlling the pace for now.
Deeds looking to control but Vandam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controlling his opponent.
Vandam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deeds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vandam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deeds is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vandam is surviving well by controlling Deeds's body position as best he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vandam is surviving well by controlling Deeds's body position as best he can.
Vandam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Vandam is defending well.
Vandam wants to get back to full guard.
Deeds moves into full mount! Vandam won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (0) vs (6) Deeds
Deeds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds fails to move to back control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deeds moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Vandam (0) vs (9) Deeds
Deeds is hanging on to Vandam's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Vandam right now.
Deeds is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vandam has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vandam defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vandam is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Deeds controlling well, preventing Vandam from escaping the position.
Deeds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vandam wants to escape the position.
Deeds is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Deeds keeps control of the position as Vandam tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Deeds controlling the positon.
Deeds looking to break Vandam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vandam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Deeds will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Deeds is looking for the choke from the back position but Vandam is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Deeds on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vandam is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vandam is in bad spot here.
Vandam defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Deeds's arms.
Vandam is trying to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vandam turns into Deeds and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vandam (2) vs (9) Deeds
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Vandam from controlling successfully.
Deeds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vandam (2) vs (11) Deeds
Vandam working a defensive guard here.
Deeds controlling from the top position.
Vandam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well,Vandam 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.
Vandam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deeds is aware though and is defending well.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Deeds stands and throws Vandam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (2) vs (14) Deeds
Deeds wants to control but Vandam is keeping him busy.
Deeds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vandam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deeds has hold of Vandam's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vandam seems comfortable defending it but Deeds has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vandam is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vandam is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Deeds couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 6
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13063 p4p, 613 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 720 p4p, 88 weight class). Shipman has chosen I'll beat yo ass. as his entrance music. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deeds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deeds has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shipman closes the distance and clinches.
Shipman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deeds.
Shipman has Deeds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deeds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shipman tries to score a body lock takedown but Deeds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shipman manages to pull guard.
Deeds 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.
Shipman is looking for a triangle but Deeds pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shipman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deeds has managed to get both his arms back between Shipman's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shipman is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deeds defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shipman keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Shipman is keeping the position.
Shipman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Deeds is really struggling to control Shipman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Deeds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shipman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shipman wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shipman looking to control.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shipman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is trying to control the position but Deeds postures up.
Shipman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Shipman
Shipman trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Shipman won't allow Deeds to sweep him here.
Deeds trying to keep a closed guard but Shipman is proving a slippery customer.
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shipman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shipman defends it easily.
Deeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shipman content to stall in guard here.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Deeds pulls Shipman in close to prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (2) Shipman
Deeds is fighting to break Shipman's control of his arms but Shipman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Deeds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shipman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
Shipman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shipman keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shipman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deeds has managed to get both his arms back between Shipman's legs - danger averted.
Deeds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shipman's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shipman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shipman is pressing down on Deeds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds content to stall in guard here.
Deeds advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (5) vs (2) Shipman
Shipman wants to control but Deeds postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shipman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shipman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deeds off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (5) vs (6) Shipman
Deeds defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shipman's arms.
Deeds rolls, trying to escape but Shipman keeps control of the position.
Deeds is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Deeds trying to control the hands but Shipman won't let him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shipman keeps control of the position as Deeds tries to break free.
Shipman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Deeds defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Deeds is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shipman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shipman not allowing Deeds to control his hands.
Shipman working for the choke.
Deeds trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Deeds can't escape the position.
Deeds preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shipman.
Deeds tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is working hard here to advance position.
Shipman is persistently looking for the submission but Deeds is defending it well.
Shipman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Deeds defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Deeds rolls, trying to escape but Shipman keeps control of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Deeds knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Deeds for a finish.
Shipman is hanging on to Deeds's back as he tries to escape.
Shipman avoiding Deeds 's attempts to control his hands.
Shipman has the hooks in. Deeds is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shipman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shipman tightening his grip on Deeds, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shipman wins on points by 6 to 5.
Harold Shipman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 4
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13244 p4p, 623 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 6984 p4p, 535 weight class). Byhenikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harbinger. Igor Byhenikov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Byhenikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Deeds tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Byhenikov 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.
Byhenikov is looking to pass Deeds's guard but actually Deeds recovers to full guard.
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byhenikov defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov pushing down on Deeds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deeds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Byhenikov.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is pressing down on Byhenikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deeds seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Deeds 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.
Deeds trying to control the position.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deeds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deeds pulls Byhenikov in to control the position.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Byhenikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deeds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byhenikov has managed to get both his arms back between Deeds's legs - danger averted.
Byhenikov passes into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Deeds is defending well.
Byhenikov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Deeds defend it? Byhenikov steps over the head and cranks it - Deeds is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Byhenikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Byhenikov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Igor Byhenikov thanked Woodshins' Ship for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 2
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13385 p4p, 650 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 12672 p4p, 620 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vick shoots in looking for a takedown. Deeds tries to sprawl out of it but Vick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deeds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Longfellow Deeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deeds rushes Vick and presses him up against the cage.
Deeds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Deeds has clasped his hands together around Vick's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Deeds (4) vs (0) Vick
Deeds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vick 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick being controlled for a moment.
Vick is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Deeds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Deeds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vick is trying to get back to half guard.
Vick wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Deeds is trying to get an arm triangle but Vick is defending well.
Vick is looking to regain half guard here but Deeds keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vick, who protects the arm well.
Vick is not content to let Deeds control the position.
Vick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vick is not content to let Deeds control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to get an arm triangle but Vick is defending well.
Deeds is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vick tries to improve position but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vick regains half guard.
Deeds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Vick is having none of it.
Vick tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Deeds is thwarting Vick's attempts to control the position.
Deeds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Deeds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vick is trying to control but Deeds passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (7) vs (0) Vick
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deeds controls the position from side control.
Vick tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick regains half guard there - taking advantage of Deeds's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Vick is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deeds is thwarting Vick's attempts to control the position.
Vick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Vick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (10) vs (0) Vick
Vick is squirming around, avoiding Deeds's attempts to control the action.
Deeds controlling from the full mount.
Deeds avoids the attempt from Vick to control.
Deeds looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Deeds working for a guillotine from mount but Vick is in no mood to give up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vick is trying desperately to improve position.
Vick wants to control but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vick wants to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
Vick is squirming around, avoiding Deeds's attempts to control the action.
Vick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (13) vs (0) Vick
Vick is in bad spot here.
Deeds tightening his grip on Vick, looking for the choke.
Deeds has the hooks in. Vick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vick manages to reverse the position and now he's in Deeds's guard. Nice work there by Vick.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (13) vs (2) Vick
Deeds keeping full guard, as Vick tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vick wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Deeds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vick manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (15) vs (2) Vick
Vick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deeds passes into half guard.
Deeds is working for a kimura but Vick is defending it quite comfortably.
Vick is defending against the submission attempts here by Deeds.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is pressing down on Vick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vick is holding on for now.
Deeds is trying to work for a kimura but Vick is defending well.
Vick is looking to get back to full guard here but Deeds has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (18) vs (2) Vick
Deeds trying to control the position but Vick is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vick has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vick is looking to reverse the position.
Vick regains half guard there - taking advantage of Deeds's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Deeds 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.
Vick wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vick is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds is really struggling to control Vick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 18 to 2. |
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Event:
Fright Night Final 4
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13161 p4p, 239 weight class) and Police Officer (ranked 5842 p4p, 209 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Police Officer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deeds closes the distance and clinches.
Deeds tries for a takedown but Officer manages to get underhooks.
Officer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deeds prevents it.
Deeds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Officer looking for a takedown.
Deeds has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Longfellow Deeds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Police Officer.
Officer looking for a takedown.
Officer prevents the takedown attempt.
Deeds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Officer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Officer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Officer
Still in half guard, Officer seems content to control.
Officer trying to pass the guard but Deeds defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Officer slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer is looking to advance position but Deeds won't allow it.
Officer trying to control the pace.
Deeds tries to roll over but Officer keeps him under control.
Officer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Officer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to get to full guard but Officer has control of the leg.
Officer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Officer is keen to just control but Deeds is a slippery customer.
Deeds is trying to control but can't.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
Deeds won't allow Officer to pass to mount.
Deeds is staying active underneath Officer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deeds wants to improve his position but Officer is controlling well.
Officer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deeds is trying to maintain the position but Officer is very close to passing his half guard.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
Deeds trying to control but Officer postures up.
Deeds tries to roll over but Officer keeps him under control.
Officer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Deeds is trying to maintain the position but Officer is very close to passing his half guard.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Officer.
Officer moves into full mount! Deeds won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (0) vs (5) Officer
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Officer 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.
Deeds is trying desperately to improve position.
Deeds reaches up and holds on to Officer to control the position.
Officer wants to take Deeds's back here but Deeds is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Deeds tries to reverse the position but Officer maintains control.
Officer controlling from the full mount.
Deeds tries to hold on but Officer postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Officer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Deeds is holding on tight.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Officer's attempts to control the action.
Officer fails to take his opponent's back.
Deeds is looking to get to half guard.
Officer fails to move to back control.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Deeds tries to hold on but Officer postures up.
Deeds tries to reverse the position but Officer maintains control.
Officer controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to control but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds stops Officer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Officer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deeds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Officer controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Officer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Deeds is looking to escape.
Deeds is working to get back to half guard.
Deeds stops Officer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Officer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deeds wants to hold on but Officer pushes him away.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Officer is continuing to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to hold on but Officer postures up.
Officer wants to take Deeds's back here but Deeds is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Officer controlling his opponent.
Deeds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Officer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Officer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deeds is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deeds stops Officer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deeds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Officer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deeds tries to reverse the position but Officer maintains control.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Officer with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Deeds controls the position.
Deeds is desperately trying to improve his position but Officer has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Officer wants to control the pace but Deeds is squirming around nicely.
Deeds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Officer controlling the pace for now.
Deeds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Officer controlling his opponent.
Officer tries to control but Deeds wriggling away.
Officer with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to control the pace but Deeds is squirming around nicely.
Officer pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Officer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Officer prevents Deeds from getting the reversal.
Officer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deeds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer tries to control but Deeds wriggling away.
Officer controlling from mount.
The adventures of Officer the control monster continue. Boring.
Deeds working to try and regain half guard.
Officer is trying to take his opponent's back.
Officer prevents Deeds from getting the reversal.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Officer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deeds can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Officer is trying to take his opponent's back.
Officer controlling his opponent.
Officer wants to take Deeds's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer wins on points by 5 to 0.
Police Officer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Halloween Havoc Elite 8
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 2315 p4p, 85 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13094 p4p, 251 weight class). Teló's entrance music is Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. A fine choice. Michel Teló has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Teló takes the fight into the clinch.
Teló gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (0) Deeds
We've been hearing good reports from Teló'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.
Deeds is pressing down on Teló's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deeds has Teló pulled in close to control his posture.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Deeds is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Teló controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teló stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
Deeds trying to control the position.
Teló trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teló trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Teló is working hard here to advance position.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds has his feet on Teló's thighs here. He's pushed Teló off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Teló screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Event:
HBCC 1
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 3131 p4p, 91 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13194 p4p, 247 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schmeiser might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to David vs Monsanto. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 5 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Deeds moves into the clinch.
Deeds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schmeiser just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schmeiser has clasped his hands together around Deeds's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (0) Deeds
Schmeiser has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds tries to buck Schmeiser off but Schmeiser is having none of it.
Schmeiser is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Deeds is trying to get back to half guard.
Deeds can't do much from the bottom here.
Deeds manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schmeiser's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
Schmeiser trying to mount his opponent but Deeds defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmeiser is working away from the top position though.
Schmeiser slows the pace down in half guard.
Schmeiser trying to pass the guard but Deeds defending well.
Deeds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schmeiser wants to free his trapped foot but Deeds is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deeds tries to roll over but Schmeiser keeps him under control.
Schmeiser controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to get back to full guard here but Schmeiser has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (7) vs (0) Deeds
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
Schmeiser slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deeds can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Schmeiser politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schmeiser prefers to stall for the moment though.
Deeds tries to bench press Schmeiser off him but Schmeiser keeps the position.
Schmeiser is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Schmeiser wants to control but Deeds is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Deeds's face as Schmeiser controls the position.
Schmeiser trying to control the position but Deeds is working away.
Deeds wants to control but Schmeiser postures up.
Deeds manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Deeds trying to control from the bottom.
Schmeiser is trying to control. Deeds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmeiser in particular looking to stall.
Deeds trying to hold on to Schmeiser's head to control him but Schmeiser postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Deeds tries to get to full guard but Schmeiser has control of the leg.
Schmeiser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deeds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schmeiser is trying to control the action in half guard but Deeds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schmeiser performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schmeiser is looking to take a break and control but Deeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Deeds is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Schmeiser seems content to control.
Deeds trying to control but Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Deeds is looking for a sweep. Schmeiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Deeds is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schmeiser works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (10) vs (0) Deeds
Schmeiser tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schmeiser with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser controlling the position easily from mount.
Schmeiser fails to move to back control.
Deeds wants to control but Schmeiser is having none of it.
Schmeiser tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deeds is looking to get to half guard.
Schmeiser content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to control but Deeds wriggling away.
Deeds tries to lock up and control but Schmeiser gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Deeds prevents Schmeiser from taking his back.
Deeds is working to get back to half guard.
Schmeiser trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deeds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deeds felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schmeiser controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Schmeiser's attempts to control the action.
Schmeiser fails to advance to Deeds's back.
Deeds tries to hold on but Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser controlling from mount.
Schmeiser looking to control but Deeds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Schmeiser is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deeds sees it coming and defends easily.
Schmeiser works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (13) vs (0) Deeds
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
Schmeiser happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Deeds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to regain half guard here but Schmeiser keeps moving and retains side control.
Deeds being controlled for a moment.
Schmeiser is looking to take a break and control but Deeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deeds tries to buck Schmeiser off but Schmeiser is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deeds is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schmeiser trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds tries to buck Schmeiser off but Schmeiser is having none of it.
Schmeiser wants to control but Deeds is keeping him busy.
Deeds being controlled for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to get back to half guard.
Deeds holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
Schmeiser takes a little break here. Deeds wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Percy Schmeiser took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13518 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 652 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Camatta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Camatta
Camatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Deeds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Deeds pulls Camatta in close to prevent any damage.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Deeds seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Deeds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camatta forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
My spies in DJs Locker inform me that Camatta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deeds trying to control here.
Camatta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Deeds tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
Camatta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Deeds is defending well.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Camatta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deeds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camatta.
Deeds is concentrating on defense, preventing Camatta from advancing position.
Camatta trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Deeds has his foot on Camatta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camatta works his way back into a safe position though.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Deeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeds, not yet.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camatta defends well.
Deeds has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deeds is trying to control the position but Camatta postures up.
Deeds trying to control the position here.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
Camatta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta being controlled here momentarily.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to control.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Camatta postures up.
Deeds 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.
Camatta trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Camatta is now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg.
Camatta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camatta wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
Deeds is refusing to be controlled, as Camatta sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deeds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deeds wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Deeds trying to hold on to Camatta's head to control him but Camatta postures up.
Camatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Deeds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to get back to full guard.
Camatta is controlling the pace.
Deeds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds is pulling down on Camatta's head to control his posture.
Camatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (0) vs (5) Camatta
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Camatta working away.
Deeds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camatta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camatta working away.
Deeds looks to move to half guard but instead Camatta has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Deeds (0) vs (7) Camatta
Camatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Deeds is looking to escape.
Deeds tries to lock up and control but Camatta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camatta wants to take Deeds's back here but Deeds is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta keeps trying to improve his position.
Deeds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Camatta prevents Deeds from getting the reversal.
Camatta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deeds is trying to escape the mount.
Camatta controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to hold on but Camatta postures up.
Camatta wants to control the pace but Deeds is squirming around nicely.
Deeds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deeds slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds manages to get to full guard.
Deeds has his hands on Camatta's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camatta wins on points by 7 to 0.
Antonio Camatta spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 588 p4p, 70 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13514 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Evangelion OST - The Beast II. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Marat Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Deeds clinches up against the cage.
Deeds wants the takedown. Magomedov is fighting it off but Deeds persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magomedov's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deeds manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Deeds
Magomedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Deeds is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds controlling the position.
Magomedov pushes down on Deeds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Deeds wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Deeds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov wants to control but Deeds is keeping him busy.
Magomedov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds prevents Magomedov from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Deeds felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Deeds manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (5) vs (4) Deeds
Deeds is looking to stall here but Magomedov recovers full guard.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Deeds 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.
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Deeds trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Deeds is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magomedov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magomedov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (7) vs (4) Deeds
Deeds keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Deeds trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (7) vs (6) Deeds
Deeds wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deeds is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Deeds.
Deeds trying to control from Magomedov's half guard. Magomedov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds 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.
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deeds defends it easily.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Deeds trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (9) Deeds
Deeds looking to control but instead Magomedov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Magomedov won't allow Deeds to pass to mount.
Deeds moves into full mount! Magomedov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (12) Deeds
Deeds goes for an armbar but Magomedov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Magomedov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (9) vs (12) Deeds
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds 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.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Deeds looking to control.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov won't allow Deeds to sweep him here.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to improve position, pressing down on Deeds's thigh with his hand. Deeds seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Magomedov paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Magomedov's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Deeds picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 5
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13780 p4p, 705 weight class) and Bob Backlund (ranked 11907 p4p, 654 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Backlund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deeds tries to avoid it but Backlund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deeds to the ground. Deeds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deeds pushes Backlund up against the ropes in a clinch.
Backlund lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Backlund
Backlund wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Deeds trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Backlund won't allow Deeds to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Deeds looking to control.
Deeds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backlund is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds looking for a guillotine here but Backlund defends easily.
Deeds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Backlund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Backlund manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deeds controls Backlund momentarily but Backlund frees himself.
Deeds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Backlund can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Backlund has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deeds looking to control.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds trying to control the position.
Backlund wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Backlund slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Backlund defends well.
Backlund stays in close to Deeds's body and controls the position.
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Backlund defends well.
Deeds controls Backlund momentarily but Backlund frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund tries to free his leg and advance position but Deeds is retaining full guard.
Backlund keeps trying to improve his position.
Backlund works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deeds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Backlund's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Backlund's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (4) vs (2) Backlund
Deeds has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Backlund has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Deeds looking for the RNC.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Backlund! Can he survive? No! He's out! Deeds gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 2
Date: May 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4425 p4p, 450 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13713 p4p, 698 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Vinnie Vincent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vincent clinches with his opponent.
Deeds has Vincent pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Deeds pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Vincent tumbling to the mat - Deeds dives into Vincent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vincent (0) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds wants to control from the top but Vincent keeps moving.
Deeds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Vincent keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent keeping full guard, as Deeds tries to pass.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Vincent keeps moving.
Vincent 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.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vincent is keeping the position for now.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to sit in guard and control but Vincent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vincent (2) vs (2) Deeds
We've been hearing good reports from Vincent'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.
Deeds is trying to keep Vincent in close.
Deeds throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vincent uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (5) vs (2) Deeds
Vincent trying to control the position but Deeds is working away.
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds is looking for a sweep.
Deeds manages to get back to half guard.
Vincent prevents Deeds from improving his position.
Vincent is looking to take a break and control but Deeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Deeds is staying active underneath Vincent, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Deeds is trying to get back to full guard.
Vincent trying to pass the guard but Deeds defending well.
Deeds has his hands clasped together around Vincent's back. He's all about the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
Vincent perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
Deeds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vincent pulls his head out easily.
Vincent controlling the pace.
Deeds is trying to control but Vincent passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (8) vs (2) Deeds
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Deeds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vincent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Deeds can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds being controlled for a moment.
Vincent seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Deeds for as long as he can get away with.
Deeds struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is letting Vincent control him for a moment.
Deeds tries to bench press Vincent off him but Vincent keeps the position.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
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.
You can see the frustration on Deeds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deeds is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vincent takes a little break here. Deeds wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vincent continues to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vincent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vincent controlling the position from side mount.
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
Deeds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Deeds is trying to maintain the position but Vincent is very close to passing his half guard.
Vincent passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (11) vs (2) Deeds
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to hold on but Vincent postures up.
Deeds is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deeds wants to control but Vincent is having none of it.
Deeds is working to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vincent wants to control the pace but Deeds is squirming around nicely.
Deeds wants to control but Vincent is having none of it.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Vincent's attempts to control the action.
Vincent avoids the attempt from Deeds to control.
Vincent looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent tries to push Deeds's head away but Deeds is holding on tight.
Vincent tries to control but Deeds wriggling away.
Deeds is desperately trying to improve his position but Vincent has a good base and remains in mount.
Vincent trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is desperately trying to improve his position but Vincent has a good base and remains in mount.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Vincent's attempts to control the action.
Vincent wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Deeds can't escape the position.
Deeds is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Vinnie Vincent thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 14380 p4p, 806 weight class) and John Gites (ranked 9834 p4p, 743 weight class). Gites has chosen Eminem - Above The Law as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; John Gites!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gites dives in for a single leg takedown but Deeds sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gites is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deeds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deeds has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deeds decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is pulling down on Gites's head. It's preventing any offense from Gites, at least for the moment.
Deeds looking for a guillotine here but Gites defends easily.
Deeds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gites is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gites stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gites won't allow Deeds to sweep him here.
Gites has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gites sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Deeds's guard.
Gites wants to take a breather but Deeds is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds's coaches at AREA 51 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Gites trying to control from half guard but Deeds is working away.
Gites tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deeds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gites is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deeds sees it coming and defends easily.
Gites is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gites wants to control but Deeds is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gites controlling the action here.
Deeds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deeds.
Gites wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
Gites must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gites trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Gites stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deeds is trying to keep Gites in close.
Gites stands and throws Deeds's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (0) vs (3) Gites
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gites slows the pace down.
Deeds is not content to let Gites control the position.
Gites is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Deeds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Deeds tries to buck Gites off but Gites is having none of it.
Deeds is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gites's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gites is working away from the top position though.
Deeds wants to improve his position but Gites is controlling well.
Gites is working for a submission of some sort.
Gites is trying to control the action in half guard but Deeds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deeds moves into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gites looking to improve position, pressing down on Deeds's thigh with his hand. Deeds seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gites paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gites's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Deeds picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Longfellow Deeds!
The defeated John Gites had this to say: 'Time for me to call it quits and become a spar bot.'. |
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Event:
WAR GAMES
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 14610 p4p, 780 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 4428 p4p, 482 weight class). Lapis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Once Solemn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lapis dives in and scores a takedown into Deeds's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Lapis
Deeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeds, not yet.
Lapis has gone for a leg lock! Deeds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lapis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (2) Lapis
Lapis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds slips nicely into half guard.
Deeds trying to control from Lapis's half guard. Lapis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Deeds controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deeds drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lapis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lapis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lapis! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (2) vs (6) Lapis
Deeds is looking for a sweep.
Deeds can't do much from the bottom here.
Lapis moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Deeds (2) vs (8) Lapis
Lapis has hold of Deeds's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Deeds manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lapis tries to control but Deeds wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Deeds to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Deeds shrugs it off.
Lapis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lapis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Lapis's attempts to control the action.
Lapis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Lapis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lapis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis goes for an armbar but Deeds turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Deeds. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (4) vs (8) Lapis
Deeds trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Deeds sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Deeds won't allow Lapis to sweep him here.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapis is keeping the position for now.
Lapis controls Deeds momentarily but Deeds frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lapis keeping full guard, as Deeds tries to pass.
Lapis 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.
Lapis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lapis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deeds haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lapis keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Lapis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lapis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking for subs off his back but Deeds has passed one foot through into half guard.
Deeds is working for a submission of some sort.
Lapis tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Lapis wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
Lapis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lapis is looking to control Deeds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lapis avoid being mounted?
Deeds is looking for a kimura but Lapis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deeds to get the leverage.
Deeds is stalling here. Lapis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Deeds seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lapis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (4) vs (12) Lapis
Lapis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
Lapis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Deeds is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lapis yanks on the arm and Deeds is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lapis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrey Lapis!
A very excited looking Andrey Lapis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moses Sithole (ranked 4438 p4p, 473 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 14382 p4p, 719 weight class). Sithole comes to the cage accompanied by I Miss The Misery. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Moses Sithole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sithole tries to keep at a distance but Deeds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deeds is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Deeds gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sithole (0) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (0) vs (5) Deeds
Sithole can't do much from the bottom here.
Deeds controlling from side mount.
Deeds wants to control but Sithole is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds tries for a kimura but Sithole is defending well.
Sithole is looking to reverse the position.
Deeds is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sithole looks calm but he's in trouble here. Deeds gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sithole is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Deeds lets go of the hold and Sithole can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Event:
Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Gites (ranked 9845 p4p, 771 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 14403 p4p, 780 weight class). Gites comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Above The Law . John Gites looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; John Gites! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gites dives in and scores a takedown into Deeds's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gites (2) vs (0) Deeds
Gites got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deeds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gites has managed to get both his arms back between Deeds's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gites is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gites wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Deeds controlling the position.
Deeds looking for subs off his back but Gites has passed one foot through into half guard.
Deeds manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gites tries to free his leg and advance position but Deeds is retaining full guard.
Deeds controls Gites momentarily but Gites frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Gites'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.
Deeds seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Deeds looking for a guillotine here but Gites defends easily.
Gites might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deeds controls Gites momentarily but Gites frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gites haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gites preventing the sweep.
Gites stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Gites from controlling successfully.
Gites drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Deeds manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gites has Deeds in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gites (2) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gites swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gites trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.
Gites keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gites tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deeds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gites swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gites trying to control the position.
Deeds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control but Gites is working from the bottom.
Gites working a defensive guard here.
Deeds trying to control but Gites is working from the bottom.
Gites trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.
Gites is really struggling to control Deeds but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Gites is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Deeds has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gites bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deeds's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gites (4) vs (2) Deeds
Gites stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
Gites pushing down on Deeds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gites passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gites (7) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gites with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gites trying to control but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds 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: Gites (7) vs (4) Deeds
Gites is looking to sweep but instead, Deeds has passed into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is working for a kimura but Gites is defending it quite comfortably.
Deeds tries to pass to full mount but Gites defends it.
Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.
Gites is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gites trying to hold on to Deeds's head to control him but Deeds postures up.
Gites is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deeds is looking to advance position but Gites won't allow it.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gites keeps working.
Gites is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gites defends it well.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gites keeps working.
Deeds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gites knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deeds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gites does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gites is trying to get back to full guard.
Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gites keeping control of the position.
Deeds wants to control but Gites is keeping him busy.
Deeds is thwarting Gites's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gites does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gites wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Deeds trying to control the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gites tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Gites trying to control here.
Gites tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Deeds wants to control but Gites is keeping him busy.
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gites knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gites wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gites keeping control of the position.
Deeds is looking to advance position but Gites won't allow it.
Gites trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gites (7) vs (7) Deeds
Deeds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gites, who protects the arm well.
Gites trying to remain calm as Deeds controls from the top position.
Gites tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gites has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gites is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Gites is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deeds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gites, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gites is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Deeds gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Deeds wins on points by 8 to 7.
The defeated John Gites had this to say: 'Time for me to call it quits and become a spar bot.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 14175 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17944 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dominguez's choice of entrance music: Change by The Deftones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dominguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deeds's waist but Deeds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dominguez off to one side.
Dominguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Deeds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (0) vs (5) Dominguez
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez controls the position.
Deeds is trying to control Dominguez's posture but Dominguez avoids it.
Deeds tries to improve position but can't.
Dominguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dominguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Deeds will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dominguez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Deeds (0) vs (7) Dominguez
Deeds tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Deeds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Deeds is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Deeds is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds holds on for dear life.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Deeds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deeds is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds 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.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (0) vs (10) Dominguez
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Deeds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez looking to control but Deeds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Deeds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control but Deeds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deeds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Dominguez 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Deeds wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Deeds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dominguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deeds sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Deeds is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is continuing to stall.
Deeds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez not doing much here.
Dominguez is thwarting Deeds's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
Deeds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Deeds 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.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Deeds won't allow it.
Dominguez is still trying to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deeds avoid being mounted?
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Dominguez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Deeds trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 10 to 0.
As Pablo Dominguez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 14918 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pedro (ranked 106 p4p, 9 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; George Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deeds forces Pedro back against the cage and clinches.
Pedro has picked Deeds up - he's going for a ride! Pedro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Pedro
Pedro trying to control from Deeds's half guard. Deeds has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pedro is fighting to break Deeds's control of his arms but Deeds is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pedro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds has an active guard here but Pedro has managed to pass into half guard.
Pedro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Deeds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pedro defends well.
Pedro forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Deeds is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pedro trying to mount his opponent but Deeds defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pedro trying to pass the guard but Deeds defending well.
Pedro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Deeds is staying active underneath Pedro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard but Pedro has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (0) vs (5) Pedro
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro taking a breather here.
Pedro working away.
Pedro taking a breather here.
Deeds tries to bench press Pedro off him but Pedro keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Deeds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pedro wants to control but Deeds is keeping him busy.
Deeds is trying to escape the position but Pedro is controlling the position.
Deeds tries to bench press Pedro off him but Pedro keeps the position.
Pedro taking a breather here.
Pedro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pedro just content to control the position.
Deeds tries to bench press Pedro off him but Pedro keeps the position.
Pedro working away.
Pedro is staying tight to Deeds's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pedro is looking to take a break and control but Deeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deeds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pedro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pedro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
Deeds sneaks back into half guard.
Deeds trying to hold on to Pedro's head to control him but Pedro postures up.
Deeds tries to roll over but Pedro keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pedro trying to control from half guard but Deeds is working away.
Pedro content to control rather than advance.
Pedro trying to mount his opponent but Deeds defends it.
Deeds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deeds wants to sweep here but Pedro controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedro is posturing up here but Deeds has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pedro tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pedro has to tap! Slick submission there by Deeds!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Longfellow Deeds!
Longfellow Deeds is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 14939 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 3902 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deeds moves into the clinch.
Tamland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland stays in close to Deeds's body and controls the position.
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Deeds is retaining full guard.
Deeds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deeds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tamland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deeds is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tamland frees his head nicely. Oh but Deeds has switched to an armbar! Tamland is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Gites (ranked 10355 p4p, 0 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 14948 p4p, 0 weight class). Gites comes into the arena with Eminem - Above The Law blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; John Gites! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gites 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: Gites (2) vs (0) Deeds
Deeds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds has control of Gites's left arm, preventing Gites from doing any damage.
Gites wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Gites stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gites is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gites trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gites is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Deeds has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gites is looking to defend but Deeds has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gites! Deeds pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gites taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Longfellow Deeds!
In defeat, John Gites stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time for me to call it quits and become a spar bot.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Evgeniy Malkin (ranked 2496 p4p, 0 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 15112 p4p, 0 weight class). Malkin comes into the arena with The Heavy - How You Like Me Now? blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Evgeniy Malkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Malkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deeds circles away.
Malkin wants to clinch up but Deeds keeps it at a distance.
Deeds forces Malkin back against the cage and clinches.
Deeds decides to pull guard.
Deeds has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Malkin 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 Deeds. Score +3 for passing guard: Malkin (3) vs (0) Deeds
Malkin trying to control the position but Deeds is working away.
Deeds regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds wants to control but Malkin is keeping busy.
Deeds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malkin pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds is pressing down on Malkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deeds is adopting a defensive guard.
Malkin preventing the sweep.
Malkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Deeds is retaining full guard.
Deeds has an active guard here but Malkin has managed to pass into half guard.
Malkin seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
Deeds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deeds is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds actively working from the bottom here.
Deeds is trying to maintain the position but Malkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Deeds felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Malkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Deeds wants to control but Malkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deeds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deeds is trying to control the position but Malkin postures up.
Malkin looking to pass the guard.
Deeds controls Malkin momentarily but Malkin frees himself.
Deeds pulls Malkin in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Malkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Malkin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Malkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Malkin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Malkin wants to control but Deeds is keeping him busy.
Malkin is looking for a kimura but Deeds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malkin to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Malkin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Malkin (6) vs (0) Deeds
Malkin prevents Deeds from getting the reversal.
Deeds tries to hold on but Malkin pushes him away.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Malkin's attempts to control the action.
Deeds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Malkin avoids the attempt from Deeds to control.
Deeds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Malkin controlling the pace for now.
Deeds can't escape the position.
Malkin wants to control the pace but Deeds is squirming around nicely.
Deeds sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds actively working from the bottom here.
Malkin content to control rather than advance.
Deeds is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard but Malkin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Malkin (9) vs (0) Deeds
Deeds tries to hold on but Malkin pushes him away.
Malkin forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Malkin (12) vs (0) Deeds
Deeds fending off the submission attempt from Malkin.
Malkin is hanging on to Deeds's back as he tries to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Will Malkin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Deeds rolls, trying to escape but Malkin keeps control of the position.
Deeds breaks Malkin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malkin (12) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds won't allow Malkin to sweep him here.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Malkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deeds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deeds has managed to get both his arms back between Malkin's legs - danger averted.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Malkin keeps moving.
Deeds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Malkin can't keep his opponent in guard - Deeds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deeds is looking to advance position but Malkin won't allow it.
Malkin actively working from the bottom here.
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malkin is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
Malkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deeds wants to free his trapped foot but Malkin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deeds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Malkin wants to control but Deeds passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Malkin (12) vs (5) Deeds
Malkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Malkin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Deeds's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Deeds! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Malkin has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Longfellow Deeds!
The defeated Evgeniy Malkin had this to say: 'Thanks everyone. It's time to hang up gloves.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 4964 p4p, 0 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 15134 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Longfellow Deeds was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jesse Custer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Custer is trying to drag Deeds to the mat but Deeds just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Custer is trying to pull guard but Deeds has him pressed against the cage.
Custer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Custer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeds tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deeds has picked Custer up - he's going for a ride! Deeds dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Custer (0) vs (2) Deeds
Still in half guard, Deeds seems content to control.
Let's hope that Deeds has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Custer won't allow Deeds to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Custer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deeds trying to control from half guard but Custer is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Deeds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Custer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Deeds 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.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deeds passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Custer (0) vs (5) Deeds
Deeds looking to control but Custer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Custer working to try and regain half guard.
Custer is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Custer is looking to escape.
Custer wants to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
Custer is desperately trying to improve his position but Deeds has a good base and remains in mount.
Deeds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Custer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Deeds wants to control the pace but Custer is squirming around nicely.
Deeds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Custer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer 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: Custer (2) vs (5) Deeds
Deeds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Custer is one step ahead there.
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Custer (2) vs (7) Deeds
Deeds prevents Custer from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Custer wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Custer is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds is taking a breather. Custer 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.
Deeds works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Custer (2) vs (10) Deeds
Deeds wants to control the pace but Custer is squirming around nicely.
Deeds is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Custer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Custer shrugs it off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds goes for an armbar but Custer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Custer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Custer (4) vs (10) Deeds
Custer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Custer postures up.
Custer trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Custer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Deeds manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Custer has Deeds in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Custer (4) vs (12) Deeds
Deeds wants to control from the top but Custer keeps moving.
Deeds pushing down on Custer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Custer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Custer trying to control but Deeds postures up.
Custer actively working from the bottom here.
Custer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Custer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deeds prevents Custer from improving his position.
Custer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Custer is having none of it.
Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.
Deeds wants to control but Custer is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Custer tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Custer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deeds is pushing down on Custer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Custer is fighting to maintain full guard but Deeds has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deeds is thwarting Custer's attempts to control the position.
Custer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Custer is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Deeds seems content to control.
Deeds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Custer (4) vs (15) Deeds
Deeds looking for a guillotine from mount but Custer is having none of it.
Custer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Deeds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds prevents Custer from improving his position.
Deeds is keen to just control but Custer is a slippery customer.
Custer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Custer.
Custer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deeds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deeds controlling from the top position.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Custer keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Custer looking to control.
Custer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deeds defends well.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Custer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
Deeds trying to control but Custer is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Custer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
Deeds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Deeds slips nicely into half guard.
Custer tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Custer is defending well.
Custer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds wins on points by 15 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Gites and Longfellow Deeds. Gites kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Above The Law . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; John Gites! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gites 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: Gites (2) vs (0) Deeds
Gites wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
Gites wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Deeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deeds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Gites from controlling successfully.
Gites 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.
Gites might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deeds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gites's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gites (2) vs (2) Deeds
Gites is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at FIERCE that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gites looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds trying to control but Gites is working from the bottom.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Gites.
Deeds trying to control but Gites is working from the bottom.
Gites trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gites (2) vs (5) Deeds
Deeds is staying tight to Gites's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gites manages to work his way to half guard, despite Deeds's best efforts.
Gites trying to hold on to Deeds's head to control him but Deeds postures up.
My spies in FIERCE inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deeds is trying to work for a kimura but Gites is defending well.
Deeds wants to control but Gites is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gites wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deeds uses his free foot to push down on Gites's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gites. Score +3 for passing guard: Gites (2) vs (8) Deeds
Deeds controlling from the full mount.
Deeds avoids the attempt from Gites to control.
Deeds fails to move to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds working for a guillotine from mount but Gites is in no mood to give up.
Gites manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Gites is having none of it.
Gites tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Gites is trying to control but can't.
Gites is defending against the submission attempts here by Deeds.
Deeds is working for a submission of some sort.
Deeds trying to control the action but Gites is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gites defends it well.
Deeds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gites does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deeds not doing much here.
Gites manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Gites keeps moving.
Deeds content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gites has locked up a guillotine! Gites's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Deeds is holding on here and Gites must be using up a lot of energy. Deeds has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gites gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Gites!
John Gites 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 15 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds and Mr Steel Penn. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Deeds moves into the clinch successfully.
Deeds wants the takedown. Steel Penn is fighting it off but Deeds persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steel Penn's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn is looking to cinch up a triangle. Deeds throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Steel Penn's body to avoid the submission. Steel Penn has instead reached around Deeds's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Steel Penn arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Steel Penn!
A less than humble Mr Steel Penn misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds and Doug Graves. Doug Graves told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Doug Graves!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Graves looks to clinch
and Deeds counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Graves! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Deeds (4) vs (0) Graves
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Deeds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Graves tries to improve position but can't.
Graves sneaks back into half guard.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Deeds tries to pass to full mount but Graves defends it.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
Deeds is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Deeds has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Graves is defending well.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Deeds is looking for a kimura here.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graves looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Deeds pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (7) vs (0) Graves
Graves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Graves is squirming around, avoiding Deeds's attempts to control the action.
Deeds content just to control the position here.
Graves is squirming around, avoiding Deeds's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Graves is trying to reverse the position but instead Deeds has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (10) vs (0) Graves
Deeds looking for the choke from the back.
Deeds controlling well, preventing Graves from escaping the position.
Graves looking very determined here, making life difficult for Deeds.
Deeds is hanging on to Graves's back as he tries to escape.
Deeds is looking for the choke from the back position but Graves is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Graves right now.
Deeds working for a choke but Graves is defending well.
Graves tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Deeds's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves tries to roll but Deeds sticks to his back.
Graves is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Deeds gets his way!
Graves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Graves working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds controlling his opponent.
Graves working to try and regain half guard.
Deeds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Graves 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Deeds seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Graves for as long as he can get away with.
Deeds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deeds seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.
Deeds is trying to control the action in half guard but Graves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Graves has a hand on Deeds's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Deeds takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (13) vs (0) Graves
Deeds wants to control the pace but Graves is squirming around nicely.
Deeds working for a guillotine from mount but Graves is in no mood to give up.
Graves is looking to improve his position but Deeds isn't that keen on the idea.
Graves is controlling an arm, preventing Deeds from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Graves is working to get back to half guard.
Deeds looking for a guillotine from mount but Graves is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Graves is working to get back to half guard.
Deeds has control of Graves's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Graves regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Graves is trying desperately to improve position.
Deeds manages to capitalize on a mistake by Graves to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (16) vs (0) Graves
Graves tries to roll but Deeds sticks to his back.
Deeds tightening his grip on Graves, looking for the choke.
Deeds has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Graves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Deeds's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Deeds is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Graves knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Graves for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Deeds's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Graves tries to break free.
Will Deeds go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Graves rolls, trying to escape but Deeds keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking for the choke but no joy.
Deeds doesn't have the hooks in and Graves manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (16) vs (2) Graves
Deeds is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Graves trying to move into half guard but instead Deeds has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (18) vs (2) Graves
Graves working for a triangle but Deeds defends it easily.
Graves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Deeds puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
Graves tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Deeds seems content to control.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Deeds stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to control the action in half guard but Graves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Graves looks winded!
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deeds is working for a submission of some sort.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
Graves 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.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is pressing down on Graves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graves is holding on for now.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Deeds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Deeds moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (21) vs (2) Graves
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Graves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deeds off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (21) vs (6) Graves
Deeds tries to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is working hard here to advance position.
Graves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Graves tightening his grip on Deeds, looking for the choke.
Deeds turns into Graves and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (23) vs (6) Graves
Deeds slips nicely into half guard.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mica Makaaja and Longfellow Deeds. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mica Makaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makaaja shoots and misses
and Deeds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makaaja (0) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja pulls Deeds in close to his closed guard and prevents Deeds from doing any damage or advancing position.
Deeds content to stall in guard here.
Deeds drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makaaja looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makaaja looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makaaja! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makaaja (4) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds trying to remain calm as Makaaja controls from the top position.
Makaaja definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Deeds is looking to regain half guard here but Makaaja keeps moving and retains side control.
Deeds felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Deeds is trying to escape the position but Makaaja is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to reverse the position.
Makaaja working away.
Deeds tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Makaaja easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Makaaja (6) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds tries to lock up and control but Makaaja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makaaja trying to control but Deeds is having none of it.
Makaaja sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deeds gets back to half guard.
Deeds wants to improve his position but Makaaja is controlling well.
Makaaja stalling.
Makaaja passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Deeds! Score +3 for passing guard: Makaaja (9) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
Makaaja content to control rather than advance.
Makaaja passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Deeds! Score +3 for passing guard: Makaaja (12) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja wants to control the pace but Deeds is squirming around nicely.
Deeds tries to lock up and control but Makaaja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makaaja trying to control but Deeds is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja controlling from mount.
Deeds regains half guard.
Deeds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds trying to hold on to Makaaja's head to control him but Makaaja postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for a sweep. Makaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Deeds trying to control here.
Deeds trying to get back to full guard but Makaaja takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makaaja (15) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja controlling his opponent.
Deeds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deeds is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Makaaja (18) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja controlling well, preventing Deeds from escaping the position.
Makaaja struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Deeds do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Deeds just trying to survive but Makaaja is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Deeds rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Makaaja not doing much here.
Makaaja is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makaaja (21) vs (2) Deeds
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Makaaja's attempts to control the action.
Makaaja looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deeds working to try and regain half guard.
Makaaja takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makaaja manages to capitalize on a mistake by Deeds to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Makaaja (24) vs (2) Deeds
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja trying to control momentarily.
Makaaja has good solid back control here.
Deeds looking very determined here, making life difficult for Makaaja.
Makaaja keeps control of the position as Deeds tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
What can Deeds do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Deeds tries to roll but Makaaja sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Makaaja go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Deeds preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Makaaja.
Makaaja controls the position.
Deeds just trying to survive but Makaaja is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to control the position.
Makaaja keeps control of the position as Deeds tries to break free.
Deeds staying busy and making it hard for Makaaja to control.
Deeds wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Makaaja controlling the positon.
A lull in the action here.
Deeds tries to escape the position.
Makaaja slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja tries to get the hooks in deep but Deeds pushed the leg off.
Deeds trying to control the hands but Makaaja breaks the grip.
Deeds looking very determined here, making life difficult for Makaaja.
You can see the frustration on Deeds's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Deeds is still trying to improve position.
Makaaja biding his time, controlling Deeds.
Makaaja trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaaja biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makaaja takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
An out of breath Mica Makaaja 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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