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Event:
Evolution 4 - bring it on
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Black shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Black fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davison to the ground. Black is now in Davison's guard.#SUB2#
Black sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Davison doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Black paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Davison - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Davison!
Chris Davison is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Davison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EVOLUTION 2 BIG BANG
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Davison drives through with a takedown into Black's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Davison passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Davison working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Davison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Davison there.
Black has a hand on Davison's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Davison takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Davison working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Davison landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Black is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Busta Black has been cut.
Davison is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Black can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Black is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davison is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davison postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Black out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Davison goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Davison!
After winning the bout, Chris Davison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EVOLUTION 1
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Conghaile sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.#TD#
Black looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for O Conghaile!#SUB#
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Conghaile, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Black is looking to take a break and control but O Conghaile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Black thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
O Conghaile is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Conghaile, who protects the arm well.
Black wants to control but O Conghaile is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Black tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Black has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
O Conghaile is looking to reverse the position.
Black has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for O Conghaile!#SUB#
Black with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
O Conghaile tries to reverse the position but Black maintains control.
O Conghaile looks winded!#T2#
O Conghaile is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Black has taken his back.
Black controlling well, preventing O Conghaile from escaping the position.
Will Black go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Black is looking for the choke from the back position but O Conghaile is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Black looking for the choke but no joy.
Black wants to control but O Conghaile is keeping busy.#SUB#
Black working for the choke.
I really don't envy O Conghaile right now.
#T3#
O Conghaile is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Black is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. O Conghaile knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften O Conghaile for a finish. #SUB#
Black tightening his grip on O Conghaile, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Black is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but O Conghaile has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Black is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. O Conghaile knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften O Conghaile for a finish.
Black wants to control but O Conghaile is keeping busy.#T4##SUB#
Black has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy O Conghaile right now.
#SUB#
Black patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
O Conghaile fending off the submission attempt from Black.
O Conghaile is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Black is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Black 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, O Conghaile has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Black is looking for the choke from the back position but O Conghaile is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busta Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oisin O Conghaile's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
O Conghaile motions for Black to come forward. O Conghaile throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Conghaile defends it nicely.
Black blocks the body kick.
#TD#
Black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but O Conghaile is defending well. #SUB2#
O Conghaile looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black passes to side control. #SUB#
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Black tries for a kimura but O Conghaile is defending well. #T1#
Black advances to mount.
O Conghaile is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Black looking to secure an arm triangle but O Conghaile defends it well.
O Conghaile is trying desperately to improve position.
O Conghaile stops Black from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
O Conghaile is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Black looking to isolate an arm here. O Conghaile doesn't see it coming and as Black extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Busta Black!
An out of breath Busta Black thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Oisin O Conghaile was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maki Pulu and Busta Black. Pulu comes to the cage accompanied by Alive. Black has chosen Ready or Not as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Maki Pulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Busta Black!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Pulu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pulu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Pulu tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pulu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pulu shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pulu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pulu (2) vs (0) Black
Pulu wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Pulu is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Black is looking for a sweep. Pulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pulu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to improve his position but Pulu is controlling well.
Pulu seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Pulu is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Pulu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Black! Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (5) vs (0) Black
Black tries to lock up and control but Pulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pulu trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Black gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is working for a submission of some sort.
Pulu passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (8) vs (0) Black
Pulu wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Black 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.
Pulu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Black to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Black shrugs it off.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Pulu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Black regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is pressing down on Pulu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Black working a defensive guard here.
Pulu wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Pulu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (11) vs (0) Black
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Pulu keeps moving and retains side control.
Pulu controlling from side mount.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pulu (11) vs (2) Black
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to take a breather but Pulu is having none of it.
Pulu is looking to improve his position.
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Pulu defends the submission attempt.
Pulu wants to get back to full guard.
Pulu is not content to let Black control the position.
Black might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pulu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Black is working for a kimura but Pulu is defending it quite comfortably.
Pulu wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Black is pressing down on Pulu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pulu is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pulu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black postures up.
Black preventing the sweep.
Black trying to control but Pulu is working from the bottom.
Pulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulu, not yet.
Black wants to control from the top but Pulu keeps moving.
Pulu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (11) vs (5) Black
We've been hearing good reports from Pulu'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.
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Pulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pulu is looking to reverse the position.
Black tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pulu's legs.
Black trying to control the action but Pulu is working from the bottom.
Pulu is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pulu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pulu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Black's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pulu is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pulu actively working from the bottom here.
Pulu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Pulu defends it.
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Pulu defends the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pulu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pulu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pulu (13) vs (5) Black
Black can't keep his opponent in guard - Pulu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pulu passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (16) vs (5) Black
Black regains half guard.
Pulu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pulu prevents Black from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pulu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (19) vs (5) Black
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Pulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Pulu wants to finish this one by submission but Black is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pulu.
Black stops Pulu from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pulu working for a guillotine from mount but Black is in no mood to give up.
Pulu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Black is trying desperately to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Pulu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Black is now in Pulu's guard. A big mistake from Pulu there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pulu (19) vs (7) Black
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulu, not yet.
Black trying to control but Pulu is working from the bottom.
Pulu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control but Pulu is working from the bottom.
Pulu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
Pulu is not content to let Black control the position.
Pulu moves into full guard.
Pulu 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: Pulu (21) vs (7) Black
Black wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black wants to get back to full guard but Pulu has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (24) vs (7) Black
Pulu tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Black gets back to half guard.
Pulu works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (27) vs (7) Black
Pulu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black is looking to reverse the position.
Black is trying to control Pulu's posture but Pulu avoids it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pulu swings around for an armbar but Black sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pulu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pulu (27) vs (9) Black
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulu controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Black won't allow Pulu to sweep him here.
Black is looking to advance position but Pulu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pulu (31) vs (9) Black
Pulu fails to advance to Black's back.
Pulu takes Black's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Black is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Pulu (34) vs (9) Black
Pulu is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Black knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Black for a finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Black can't escape the position.
Black staying busy and making it hard for Pulu to control.
Pulu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Black right now.
Black is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pulu takes the fight on points by 34 to 9.
Maki Pulu made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Busta Black and Lip Ton. Black comes to the cage accompanied by Ready or Not. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Busta Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lip Ton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ton leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Black closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Ton
Ton has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Ton wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Ton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (5) vs (0) Ton
Ton is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton gets back to half guard.
Black trying to control the action but Ton is working from the bottom.
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (8) vs (0) Ton
Ton is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Black thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Black tries for a kimura but Ton is defending well.
Black has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Black (10) vs (0) Ton
Ton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black wants to take Ton's back here but Ton is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Black is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ton shrugs it off.
Ton prevents Black from taking his back.
Black moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ton has worked his arm free - good work by Ton!
Black is looking to take a break and control but Ton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ton is trying to get back to half guard.
Black tries to advance to mount but can't.
Black thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Black moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Black (12) vs (0) Ton
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to take Ton's back but he can't do it this time.
Black swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ton is now in Black's guard. A big mistake from Black there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (12) vs (2) Ton
Ton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Ton trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black is looking for a triangle but Ton pushes his legs off easily.
Ton wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ton has passed into half guard!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black has a hand on Ton's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (12) vs (5) Ton
Black is looking to get to half guard.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Black wants to hold on but Ton pushes him away.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Black is surviving well by controlling Ton's body position as best he can.
Ton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Black can't escape the position.
Ton looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Black is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ton tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Ton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Black has worked his arm free - good work by Black!
Black looking for a sweep but Ton has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Black (12) vs (7) Ton
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to improve his position but Ton isn't that keen on the idea.
Black sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ton uses his free foot to push down on Black's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Black. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (12) vs (10) Ton
Black can't escape the position.
Ton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Black 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: Black (14) vs (10) Ton
Black wants to control from the top but Ton keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to pass the guard but Ton is keeping the position.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (17) vs (10) Ton
Black swings around for an armbar but Ton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (17) vs (12) Ton
Ton passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wants to improve his position but Ton is controlling well.
Black moves into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (19) vs (12) Ton
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Ton is retaining full guard.
Black won't allow Ton to sweep him here.
Black trying to control but Ton is working from the bottom.
Ton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (19) vs (14) Ton
Black looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ton has picked Black up and slammed him! Black can't keep hold of the triangle and Ton manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (19) vs (17) Ton
Ton 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ton controlling the position from side mount.
Ton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Black manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ton is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Black tries to get to full guard but Ton has control of the leg.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Ton is very close to passing his half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to improve his position but Ton is controlling well.
Black gets full guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Ton from controlling successfully.
Ton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Ton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black keeping full guard, as Ton tries to pass.
Ton preventing the sweep.
Black is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ton frees his head nicely. Oh but Black has switched to an armbar! Ton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Busta Black!
During a confident post fight interview, Busta Black thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok and Busta Black. Chooooooooon! I think Bok might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Give It Revolution. The crowd seem to be enjoying Black's choice of entrance music: Ready or Not. Busta Black is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Busta Black!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bok (0) vs (4) Black
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bok wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
Black performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is not content to let Black control the position.
Bok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is looking to sweep but instead, Black has passed into half guard.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok controlling the position for now.
Bok looking for submissions off his back.
Bok wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
Bok is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok 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.
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Black has moved into half guard.
Black is pressing down on Bok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bok is holding on for now.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (0) vs (7) Black
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Black trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bok regains half guard.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok 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: Bok (2) vs (7) Black
Bok is working for a kimura but Black is defending it quite comfortably.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Bok prevents Black from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
Black trying to control but Bok postures up.
Black 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok stalling.
Black is in trouble now - Bok has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (7) Black
Bok wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (8) vs (7) Black
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (8) vs (9) Black
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (9) Black
Black is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bok rolls with it to try and escape but Black cranks on the arm and Bok is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Busta Black!
Busta Black seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Black manages to get an easy takedown there - catching GoldenEyes on his heels. He'll look to pass GoldenEyes's guard now, I'm sure.
GoldenEyes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
GoldenEyes wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black wants to pass the guard but GoldenEyes is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but GoldenEyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GoldenEyes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
GoldenEyes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. GoldenEyes is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed GoldenEyes's guard.
Black works his way into side control.
Black is trying to move to mount but GoldenEyes reverses beautifully and ends up in Black's guard. #SUB#
Black looking for a guillotine here but GoldenEyes defends easily.
GoldenEyes wants to stand but Black has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
GoldenEyes trying to control but Black is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Black is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! GoldenEyes rolls with it to try and escape but Black cranks on the arm and GoldenEyes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Busta Black!
An out of breath Busta Black thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Perrin GoldenEyes stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Canadian population has elected a Liberal government, a result we accept without hesitation. I have spoken to Mr. Trudeau and offered him my congratulations, all of our congratulations on his successful campaign. And I have assured him of my full cooperation during the process of transition in t'.
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Event:
USFC 112
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Black shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fanning eats them both and turns towards Black to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Black has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fanning is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Donk. Black catches Fanning right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fanning sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Black seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fanning doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Fanning tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fanning defends it well.
Fanning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Black is thwarting Fanning's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fanning defends it well. #T1#
Black trying to mount his opponent but Fanning defends it. #SUB2#
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fanning doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Fanning is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fanning wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Fanning actively working from the bottom here.
Black uses his free foot to push down on Fanning's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fanning. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fanning is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Black goes for an armbar but Fanning turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fanning.
Fanning trying to control but Black is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black 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.
Fanning working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Fanning stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Fanning content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fanning stands up over Black, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fanning is in close to Black's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fanning is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Black trying to control but Fanning is working from the bottom.
Fanning wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black wants to pass the guard but Fanning is keeping the position.#T4#
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fanning looking for a sweep. Not yet Fanning, not yet.
Black wants to pass the guard but Fanning is keeping the position.
Black wants to control from the top but Fanning keeps moving.
Fanning looking for a sweep. Not yet Fanning, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fanning trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busta Black dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fanning misses with an attempted mid kick.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Fanning, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Fanning against the cage but Fanning circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black clobbers Fanning with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fanning lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Busta Black has been cut.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fanning half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Fanning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Black throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fanning tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Black is in Fanning's guard.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fanning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Busta Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanning has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Black trying to control but Fanning is working from the bottom. #T1#
Black is looking to pass into half guard but Fanning pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fanning is in guard.#REVR#
Fanning landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fanning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fanning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fanning trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fanning distracts Black with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Fanning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fanning has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Fanning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2##SU#
Fanning stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fanning connects with a crisp jab.
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanford Fanning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Busta Black.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Fanning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black stuns Fanning with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Fanning. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Fanning fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black.
Fanning listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Busta Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fanning slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fanning.
Fanning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Black throws out a loose jab but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fanning moves out of range of the strikes.
Fanning rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fanning throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Black misses with an uppercut. Fanning saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Fanning finds it's target.
A big right from Black misses.
Sanford Fanning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Black does it's job there.
Black with a nice cross.
Fanning throws a body kick that misses.
Sanford Fanning is winning the standup battle so far.
Fanning looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fanning.
Fanning ducks right into an uppercut from Black.
Fanning leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Fanning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fanning works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black cracks Fanning with an open hand slap.
Black connects with the punch.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Fanning slips the punch.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black misses with a combination
and Fanning counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Black is rocked!
Black misses the shot to the body.
Black misses with a body shot.
Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fanning drops down looking for a counter takedown but Black sprawls and moves away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Fanning! Black is out on his feet! Fanning rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Black is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Black is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanford Fanning!
Sanford Fanning 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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