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Event:
DARE 19
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Qasi misses.
A head kick from Qasi lands but Magician takes it in his stride.
Qasi lands an overhand right.
Magician with a poor takedown
and Qasi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Qasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qasi throws a hook but Magician blocks it.
Magician tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magician tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Qasi swivels and escapes.
A shot to the liver by Qasi. Beautiful body shot.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Magician.
Magician feints the counter takedown.
Magician darts in looking for a takedown but Qasi gets double underhooks and turns Magician into the cage.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magician.
Qasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magician moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magician.#T1#
Magician throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Qasi's waist but Qasi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magician off to one side.
Qasi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Qasi dips to his left and cracks Magician with an uppercut!
Qasi throws out a loose jab but Magician uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi cracks Magician with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Qasi stuffs the takedown attempt from Magician. Magician gets slowly back to his feet.
Qasi cracks a nice hook into Magician's ribs.
Qasi scores with a punch to the head.
Qasi jabs Magician right on the nose. Magician blinks but takes it well.
Qasi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magician tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Qasi swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qasi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Magician uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Magician changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Qasi.
A slow jab from Qasi misses its intended target.
Qasi missing with a left hand there. Magician was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magician misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Qasi.
Qasi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magician slips under a jab.
Qasi swinging wildly here.
Magician tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magician takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Qasi scores with a nice right hand.
Magician has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Magician throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Qasi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No luck for Magician with that takedown attempt.
Qasi throws a jab when Magician was well out of range.
Magician changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Qasi scores with a hook.
Magician ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Magician tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magician looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Magician decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Qasi manages to get to full guard.
Qasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi controlling the action here. #SUB#
Qasi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magician defends it well.
Magician is trying to control but can't.
Qasi is looking to advance position but Magician won't allow it. #SUB#
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi trying to control from half guard but Magician is working away.
Magician wants to control but Qasi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
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#
Magician moves out of range of the strikes.
Magician closes the distance and clinches up with Qasi, looking for a takedown. Magician pushes Qasi against the cage but Qasi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magician has his takedown stuffed
and Magician takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qasi throws a jab when Magician was well out of range.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Magician will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Magician takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Qasi misses with a double jab.
Magician looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Magician dives in and scores a takedown into Qasi's guard.#SUB#
Magician got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magician has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Qasi trying to control the position.
Qasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magician can do to turn this around?
Magician preventing the sweep. #T1#
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Magician tries to free his leg and advance position but Qasi is retaining full guard.
Qasi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magician is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Magician 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Magician wants to control the position but Qasi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Magician is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
Magician is not content to let Qasi control the position.#T2#
Magician trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
Qasi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magician moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Magician has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Qasi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Qasi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Qasi advances to half guard.
Magician is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Magician tries to roll over but Qasi keeps him under control.
Qasi wants to control but Magician is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Magician is defending against the submission attempts here by Qasi.
Magician wants to control but Qasi is keeping busy.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Qasi stuffs the takedown.
Qasi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
Magician uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.
Qasi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Qasi connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magician takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magician throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Magician changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Qasi tries to avoid it but Magician manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Qasi to the ground. Qasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Qasi throws a lazy right hand but Magician sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qasi scores with a jab.
Qasi throws a one two combo.
Qasi connects with the punch.
Magician has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Qasi scores with a jab to the head.
Qasi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magician dives in for a single leg takedown but Qasi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but Magician ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Qasi.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Qasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Qasi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magician.
Qasi throws a combination. Magician tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magician fails with the takedown
letting Qasi counter with a right hand.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magician.
Azar Qasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi connects with a body shot that sends Magician's belly button to the back.
Qasi lands a body shot.
Qasi scores with the left hand. Magician knows he should have avoided that one.
Magician will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magician doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Qasi. That snapped Magician's head back.
Qasi catches Magician with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magician shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Qasi defends it nicely.
Magician has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magician there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qasi thuds a left hand into Magician's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Qasi as he connects with a hook.
Magician takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Magician is rocked!
Magician dives in and grabs Qasi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Qasi pushes down on Magician's head and hops out.
Qasi swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
so Magician counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3##SUB#
Qasi looking for a guillotine here but Magician defends easily.
Qasi wants to sweep here but Magician controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Magician is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Magician looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Qasi has picked Magician up and slammed him! Magician can't keep hold of the triangle and Qasi manages to pass to side control!
Magician struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Magician is defending well. #T4#
Magician looks to move to half guard but instead Qasi has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Qasi has control of Magician's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Magician regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magician is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magician is squirming around, avoiding Qasi's attempts to control the action.
Qasi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magician is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Qasi controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
Magician tries for a takedown but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magician.
Magician feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qasi.
Magician uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.#TD2#
Magician closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magician's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magician's back!
Qasi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Magician's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Azar Qasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Qasi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magician has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Qasi avoiding Magician 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Qasi.
Qasi tries to get the hooks in deep but Magician pushed the leg off.
Magician wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Qasi 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, Magician has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2##SUB#
Qasi is persistently looking for the submission but Magician is defending it well.
Magician tries to escape but Qasi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Magician showing good submission defense here.
Qasi tries to get the hooks in deep but Magician pushed the leg off.
Magician trying to control the action but Qasi just sinks the hooks in.
Qasi controlling well, preventing Magician from escaping the position.
#T3#
Qasi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Magician doesn't escape.
Magician is really stuck here.
Magician is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Magician fending off the submission attempt from Qasi.
Magician rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Qasi works his way into full mount!
Magician is looking to improve his position but Qasi isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Qasi works his way to his opponent's back.
Qasi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Magician can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Qasi working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi had his way with The Metaphysical Magician in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Qasi misses with a looping left.
Magician with a poor takedown
and Qasi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magician with a lazy takedown attempt
and Qasi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Magician is lucky that one didn't land flush. #TD2#
Magician scores with a takedown into Qasi's guard.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Magician pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now.
Qasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician is looking to improve his position.
Magician slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Magician has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Qasi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magician is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Magician is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi controlling from the top position.
Magician keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
The Metaphysical Magician has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Qasi drops back looking for a leg! Magician is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magician manages to kick Qasi off! Qasi jumps back into Magician's guard. #SUB2#
Magician is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Magician throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Qasi escapes and throws Magician's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Qasi is working to tighten his grip on Magician's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Magician has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Qasi is really squeezing tight and eventually Magician passes out! Qasi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Azar Qasi!
After winning the bout, Azar Qasi 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Magician gets tackled into the cage by Universe. Universe maintains the clinch.
Magician managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Magician tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe won't allow it.
#TD2#
Magician gets control of Universe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magician will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Magician trying to keep a closed guard but Universe is proving a slippery customer.
Universe wants to stand but Magician has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Magician looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Universe is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Universe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magician has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Universe has managed to get both his arms back between Magician's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe won't allow Magician to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Magician throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Magician has his foot on Universe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Universe works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Universe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Universe. That's going to slow Magician down.
Magician takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Universe takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magician misses with a takedown
and Universe counters with a body kick that stops Magician in his tracks momentarily.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
No luck for Magician with that takedown attempt.
Universe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Magician moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Universe clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe won't allow it.
Magician jumps guard but Universe stands there with Magician around his waist. Magician gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Magician fails to pull guard.
Magician jumps guard but Universe stands there with Magician around his waist. Magician gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Universe lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like The Metaphysical Magician has been cut.
Magician jumps guard but Universe stands there with Magician around his waist. Magician gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Universe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Universe lands a good knee to the midsection. Magician won't want to take too many of those.
Magician is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Universe to keep the fight standing.
Magician fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Good body shot from Universe.
Universe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Universe lands a good knee to the midsection. Magician won't want to take too many of those.
Magician looks winded!
Universe slows down the pace here.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Universe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Magician's defenses.
Magician fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Universe.
Magician tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Universe smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Universe pushes Magician up against the cage in a clinch.
Universe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magician fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4##TD2#
Magician pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Universe stands and steps away. Magician gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Metaphysical Magician seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Universe scores with a head kick.
Magician misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magician fails with the takedown.
Universe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magician.
Magician dives in and grabs Universe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Universe pushes down on Magician's head and hops out.
Magician fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Universe avoids it really well and circles away.
Universe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Metaphysical Magician's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Universe misses with a wild body shot.
Magician avoids the head kick by Universe.
#CL#
Magician tries to keep at a distance but Universe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe won't allow it.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Universe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mr Universe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magician jumps guard but Universe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Universe controlling the action here for a moment.
Universe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Universe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magician can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Universe smiles and moves away.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Magician takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Magician looks for a takedown but Universe sprawls well.
Universe moves out of range as Magician strikes.
As Magician looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Magician just gets out of the way.
Magician fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magician takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice combination there by Universe.
Sloppy strikes from Universe. Those never looked like landing.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Universe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Universe.
Magician is breathing heavily.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magician jumps guard but Universe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magician avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe lands a head kick!
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Universe stuffs the takedown attempt from Magician. Magician gets slowly back to his feet.
Universe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Magician avoids it.
Universe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magician looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Universe is fending him off so far but Magician persists. Nope, Universe circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Universe has Magician up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##BC#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magician misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Universe lands with a hook. Magician tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
Magician chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Universe can pounce on him.
Universe throws a sloppy head kick and Magician moves out of range easily.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magician fails to land the takedown.
Magician fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Universe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magician tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Universe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magician tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Universe smiles and moves away.
Magician takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magician shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Universe scores with a body shot.
Universe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magician takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Metaphysical Magician's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Universe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Universe wants it to stay on the feet.
Universe lands a head kick!
Universe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mr Universe is winning the standup battle so far.
Magician looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Universe is fending him off so far but Magician persists. Nope, Universe circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Magician fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Universe sprawls well initially but Magician persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Universe kicks off Magician and gets to his feet. #CL#
Universe forces Magician back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magician lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magician jumps guard but Universe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.#BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Magician closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magician lands in his opponent's guard.
Magician takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Universe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magician's guard. #REVR##T1#
Universe wanted to stand there but Magician had control of the position.
Magician is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Universe wanted to stand there but Magician had control of the position.
The Metaphysical Magician has got the better of the ground game so far.
Universe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Universe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Magician with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Universe moves into the clinch.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magician avoids it.#TD2#
Magician pulls Universe into guard.
#SUB2#
Magician has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Universe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Universe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Metaphysical Magician has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Magician working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Universe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Universe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Magician looking for a guillotine here but Universe defends easily.
#SUB2#
Magician looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Magician has his foot on Universe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Universe works his way back into a safe position though.
Universe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB2#
Magician is looking for a triangle but Universe pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Universe gets to his feet - Magician follows without any prompting.
Universe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Universe stuffs the takedown.
Magician shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Universe as he jumps to the side.
Universe is looking to counter the offense by Magician and move into the clinch.
Magician tries for a takedown but Universe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe holds him up against the cage and eventually Magician drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Magician fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magician takes an elbow to the temple.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magician.
#BC#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Magician with a poor takedown
and Universe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Universe. That's going to slow Magician down.
Magician takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Universe with a hook.
Universe misses with a few strikes there.
Magician tries to score a power double leg takedown but Universe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magician somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Universe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!
Our winner, Mr Universe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DFN#25 Conchito vs White
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
St Pierre dives in and scores a takedown into Magician's guard.
St Pierre working some strikes from top position.
Magician looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Magician working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Magician is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Pierre defends well.#SUB2#
Magician has his feet on St Pierre's thighs here. He's pushed St Pierre 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! St Pierre screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Metaphysical Magician!
A very excited looking The Metaphysical Magician rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
DUEL#95 Johnsson vs oCrazy
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Magician throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Magician keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz looks to land a combination but Magician avoids it well.
Magician shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magician moves away.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
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!
Magician throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Magician misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Diaz cracks the inside of Magician's front leg.
Magician chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Magician fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mike Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Magician shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz swings for the body but Magician moves out of range.
Magician tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Magician ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magician fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Magician decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Magician trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Magician sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diaz doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Magician 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 Diaz - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Diaz!
After the fight, Mike Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
CCR 90
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ngata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magician, pushing him back against the cage.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Ngata manages to break the clinch.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Magician with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Ngata clinches.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Ngata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tangaroa Ngata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magician tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ngata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magician backwards.
Magician tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ngata smiles and moves away.
Ngata pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Magician fails to pull guard.
Magician fails to pull guard.
Magician jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ngata walks away with a smile on his face. Magician gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Ngata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ngata tries to work over Magician's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Ngata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magicians head.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Ngata lands a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Magician has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magician.
Magician looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Ngata drives through and clinches with Magician against the cage.
#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Magician shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ngata's guard.
Ngata wants to sweep here but Magician controlling him for the moment.
Magician engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magician sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ngata's guard. #T2#
Magician is trying to control. Ngata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ngata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magician on the ground.
Ngata has his hands clasped together around Magician's back. He's all about the action.
Magician wants to pass to mount but Ngata is defending the position. #SUB2#
Magician is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ngata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magician.
Magician is trying to control. Ngata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Magician controlling the action here.
Ngata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ngata.
Ngata keeping full guard, as Magician tries to pass.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Magician tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngata is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Magician drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ngata looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ngata looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ngata! #REVR#
Magician is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Ngata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magician keeps working.
Magician is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magician struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Magician shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ngata as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Magician jumps guard but Ngata stands there with Magician around his waist. Magician gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Metaphysical Magician is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ngata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Magician gets tackled into the cage by Ngata. Ngata maintains the clinch.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Magician controls his hands.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magician shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ngata defends it nicely.
Tangaroa Ngata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magician shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ngata napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1##SUB2#
Magician is trying to get an arm triangle but Ngata is defending well.
Ngata tries to buck Magician off but Magician is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngata can't do much from the bottom here.
Ngata is not content to let Magician control the position. #SUB2#
Magician thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ngata can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Magician looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Magician is trying to get an arm triangle but Ngata is defending well.
Magician has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ngata!#SUB2#
Magician swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ngata is now in Magician's guard. A big mistake from Magician there, giving up the dominant position! #T3##SUB2#
Magician working for a triangle but Ngata defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Magician working for a triangle but Ngata defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Magician looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Magician is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ngata is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ngata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magician has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngata has managed to get both his arms back between Magician's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Magician is looking for a triangle but Ngata pushes his legs off easily.
Ngata tries to free his leg and advance position but Magician is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Magician throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ngata uses it to pass to side control.
Magician gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Magician wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magician makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magician.
Ngata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Metaphysical Magician will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ngata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ngata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Ngata darts in and clinches Magician up against the cage.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magician backwards. #TD2#
Magician drags the fight down to the ground.
Magician wants to sweep here but Ngata controlling him for the moment.
Ngata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ngata looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ngata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magician is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magician had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ngata defends it easily.#T1#
Magician 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.#SUB2#
Magician looking for a guillotine here but Ngata defends easily.
#SUB2#
Magician is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Magician escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ngata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Magician working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ngata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ngata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Magician is looking for a triangle but Ngata pushes his legs off easily.
Magician 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.
Ngata content to stall in guard here.
Ngata stopping the sweep attempt from Magician.#T3#
Magician is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Magician is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngata defends well.
Ngata's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ngata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magician has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngata has managed to get both his arms back between Magician's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Magician is looking for a triangle but Ngata pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magician wants to control but Ngata passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Magician has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ngata escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ngata!
The Metaphysical Magician has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magician tries to buck Ngata off but Ngata is having none of it.
Magician manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magician wants to get back to full guard.
Ngata passes into side control, despite Magician's attempt to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Magician prevents Ngata from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tangaroa Ngata.
I think Ngata has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tangaroa Ngata!
Our winner, Tangaroa Ngata, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CCR 88
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Magician drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magician slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Magician wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drogba keeps working.
Drogba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drogba tries to get out of the position.
Magician is staying tight to Drogba's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Magician throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Magician tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Magician 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.
Magician looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Drogba is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Drogba is not content to let Magician control the position.
Magician advances to mount.
Magician landing strikes, looking to finish!
Drogba looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Drogba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magician on the ground.
Magician has good solid back control here.
Magician has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like Magician 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.
Drogba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Drogba prevents Magician from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Magician looking to break Drogba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Drogba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magician will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Magician is not going to allow Drogba to sit and survive in this position.
Magician punches the canvas rather than the man.
Drogba wants to control his opponent's hands but Magician gets his hands free.
Magician is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Magician is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Drogba knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Drogba for a finish. #T3#
Drogba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Drogba staying busy and making it hard for Magician to control. #SUB2#
Magician has got one arm under Drogba's chin. This could be trouble... Drogba trying to control the other hand but Magician gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Drogba has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Metaphysical Magician!
After the fight, The Metaphysical Magician was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
CCR 83
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Magician walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Magician dives in and scores a takedown into Miletich's guard.
Magician controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magician wants to control from the top but Miletich keeps moving.
Magician looking to pass the guard.
Miletich 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.
Magician slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Magician is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miletich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Magician tries for a kimura but Miletich is defending well.
Miletich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magician on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Magician tries for a kimura but Miletich is defending well.
Miletich is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Magician has hold of Miletich's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Miletich seems comfortable defending it but Magician has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Miletich is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Miletich is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Magician couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Metaphysical Magician!
The Metaphysical Magician 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:
CCR 81
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Paulman pushes Magician up against the cage in a clinch.
Paulman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Paulman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paulman with a knee to the head.
Paulman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paulman scores with a knee to the head.
Paulman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paulman lands a nice knee to the body.
Magician is breathing heavily.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Paulman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Magician takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Magician pulls guard successfully.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Magician throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulman stands and throws Magician's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Magician is letting Paulman control him for a moment.
Magician is looking for a sweep.
Paulman just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman trying to control the position but Magician is working away.
Paulman throws a strike aimed at the side of Magician's head but Magician avoids it well.
Magician sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Paulman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magician is in trouble now - Paulman has advanced to mount!
Magician taking shots to the head.
Magician's coaches at The OHIO State 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.#T2#
Paulman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Magician is looking to improve his position but Paulman isn't that keen on the idea.
Magician takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Paulman 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.
Magician is trying to escape the mount.
Magician is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paulman looking to control but Magician is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Magician slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Magician gets full guard.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Magician is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Magician is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magician keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass. #SUB#
Magician is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magician utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magician not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Paulman pushing down on Magician's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Magician looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paulman is looking to take a break and control but Magician is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paulman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magician wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman trying to control the action but Magician is working from the bottom.
Paulman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulman is trying to control the action in half guard but Magician is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paulman controlling the pace.
Paulman is trying to control the action in half guard but Magician is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but Magician defending well.
Magician wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Paulman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Magician scores with a takedown into Paulman's guard.
Magician pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Magician 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.
Magician won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
Paulman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magician 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.
Paulman pulls Magician in to control the position.
Magician stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Magician in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully. #T1#
Paulman managing to control the position.
Magician tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Magician is pushing down on Paulman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paulman is fighting to maintain full guard but Magician has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magician content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magician is trying to control. Paulman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Russell Paulman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paulman wants to control but Magician is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magician lands a nice short elbow.
Paulman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magician with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Magician is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulman sees it coming and defends easily.
Paulman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magician has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Paulman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magician takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magician fails to take his opponent's back.
Paulman wants to hold on but Magician pushes him away.
Magician can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paulman is looking to escape.
Paulman is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulman keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Paulman wants to control but Magician is having none of it.
Paulman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Magician is staying active.
Paulman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paulman won't allow Magician to sweep him here.
Paulman trying to control but Magician is working from the bottom.
Paulman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paulman trying to control but Magician is working from the bottom.
Magician wants to sweep but no luck.
Magician manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paulman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Paulman looking to control.
Magician wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving. #T4#
Magician being controlled here momentarily.
Magician pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magician pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Metaphysical Magician dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Paulman takes the fight into the clinch.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Paulman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Magician tries to pull guard but Paulman holds him up against the cage and eventually Magician drops back down to his feet.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magician's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like The Metaphysical Magician has been cut.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
Russell Paulman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but Magician blocks it.
Paulman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Magician's defenses.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Magician jumps guard but Paulman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Metaphysical Magician. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paulman with a knee to the head.
Paulman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Magician tries to pull guard but Paulman holds him up against the cage and eventually Magician drops back down to his feet.
Magician tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paulman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Paulman lands an elbow inside that Magician shrugs off.
Paulman scores with a knee to the head.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Magician is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Magician pulls guard successfully.
Paulman pushing down on Magician's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magician is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulman's back!#SUB#
Magician is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Magician controlling from the back.
Paulman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Magician's guard. Nice work there by Paulman.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magician trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magician keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully. #T2#
Paulman won't allow Magician to sweep him here.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Magician keeps moving.
Magician is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magician keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman postures up.
#SUB#
Magician is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Magician throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulman 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. #SUB#
Magician looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
#SUB#
Magician is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.#T3#
Paulman trying to control but Magician is working from the bottom.
Magician looking to control.
Paulman distracts Magician with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Magician escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paulman is pushing down on Magician's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magician is fighting to maintain full guard but Paulman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paulman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paulman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magician's head.
Paulman wants to control but Magician is keeping him busy.
Magician is looking to control Paulman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magician avoid being mounted?
Paulman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magician does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Magician defends it. #SUB#
Magician looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Magician actively working from the bottom here.
Paulman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Magician is pressing down on Paulman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Magician is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magician keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Magician working for a triangle but Paulman defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Paulman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paulman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Paulman!
During a confident post fight interview, Russell Paulman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Magician moves out of range of the body kick from Lei.
#TD#
Magician throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lei tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magician is in Lei's guard.
Magician is pushing down on Lei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lei is fighting to maintain full guard but Magician has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Magician there. #SUB#
Magician is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magician lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lei looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magician looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Ground and pound from Magician.
Magician looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lei is defending against the submission attempts here by Magician.
Magician is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magician working the head and body with strikes.
Magician has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Magician is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lei sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Magician is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Magician prevents Lei from standing back up.
Magician works his way into side control.
Magician works to advance to full mount. Lei defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Magician content just to control the position here.
Magician scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lei?
Magician tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Magician.#SUB#
Magician goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lei turns into him and now he's in Magician's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magician is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Lei wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magician manages to pass to side control.
Magician wants to free his trapped foot but Lei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Magician.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Metaphysical Magician dominated that round.
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##TD#
Magician shoots in and gets a takedown into Lei's guard.
Magician working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lei's head.
Magician sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lei's guard.
Magician winds up and cracks Lei with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magician trying to mount his opponent but Lei defends it.
Magician frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magician tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Magician tries to control but Lei wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Magician is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lei is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magician controlling the pace for now.
The Metaphysical Magician overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lei wants to try and get back to his feet.
Magician lands a big elbow.
Magician wants to take Lei's back here but Lei is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Magician controlling from the full mount.
Magician is looking to take Lei's back but instead Lei gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Magician seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lei is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Metaphysical Magician!
The Metaphysical Magician decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Spawn Diego and The Metaphysical Magician. Diego comes into the arena with Turn it up(Shine On) Chamillionaire blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 0 losses; Spawn Diego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magician closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diego pulls guard.
Magician trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diego seems keen to control Magician's posture.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Diego pulls Magician in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diego is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diego is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diego (2) vs (0) Magician
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magician looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diego sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but Magician is retaining full guard.
Diego slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magician is looking for a triangle but Diego pushes his legs off easily.
Magician can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diego controls the pace.
Our spies down at at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination inform us that Magician has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Magician working for a triangle but Diego defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magician is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diego content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magician! Score +3 for passing guard: Diego (5) vs (0) Magician
Diego looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diego prevents Magician from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magician is trying to escape the mount.
Diego controlling his opponent.
Diego seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magician for as long as he can get away with.
Diego trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diego controlling his opponent.
Magician is looking to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magician is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diego controlling his opponent.
Magician is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diego content just to control the position here.
Magician is working to get back to half guard.
Diego controlling the position easily from mount.
Magician tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diego takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magician is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magician wants to hold on but Diego pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magician is working to get back to half guard.
Diego takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magician is looking to get to half guard.
Diego sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magician wants to hold on but Diego pushes him away.
Magician keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diego controlling from mount.
Magician is working to get back to half guard.
Diego controlling from mount.
Magician is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diego controlling the position easily from mount.
Magician tries to reverse the position but Diego maintains control.
Magician is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magician tries to hold on but Diego pushes him away.
Diego controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magician manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Magician tries to roll over but Diego keeps him under control.
Diego performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magician is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diego not doing much here.
Diego is thwarting Magician's attempts to control the position.
Diego keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magician gets full guard.
Magician had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diego defends it easily.
Diego stays in close to Magician's body and controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magician keeping full guard, as Diego tries to pass.
Diego content to stall in guard here.
Diego forces his way into half guard.
Diego trying to control the pace.
Magician looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diego is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diego is pressing down on Magician's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magician is holding on for now.
Diego controlling the action here.
Magician looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diego is taking a breather. Magician 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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magician wants to control but Diego is keeping busy.
Diego is looking to advance position but Magician won't allow it.
Diego controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diego trying to pass the guard but Magician defending well.
Diego takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sam Rogers and The Metaphysical Magician. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for 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 6 wins and 2 losses; Sam Rogers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rogers gets a clinch.
Rogers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rogers (4) vs (0) Magician
Magician wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Magician manages to get back to half guard.
Rogers is looking for a kimura here.
Magician is trying to maintain the position but Rogers is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogers seems to be looking for submissions.
Rogers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers prevents Magician from improving his position.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Magician is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is really struggling to control Magician but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rogers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (7) vs (0) Magician
Magician is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogers has a good base and remains in mount.
Rogers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rogers takes Magician's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Magician is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Rogers (10) vs (0) Magician
You can see the frustration on Magician's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers not allowing Magician to control his hands.
Rogers controlling well, preventing Magician from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking to break Magician's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Magician remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rogers will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rogers working for a choke but Magician is defending well.
Rogers is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magician has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Magician wants to escape the position.
Magician trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rogers is hanging on to Magician's back as he tries to escape.
Magician trying to control but not successfully.
Magician breaks Rogers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (10) vs (2) Magician
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Magician being controlled here momentarily.
Magician trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers trying to control the position here.
Magician tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has his hands on Magician's head, controlling the position.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogers 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.
Magician showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magician stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Magician trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Magician postures up.
Magician is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magician trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has Magician pulled in close to control his posture.
Magician's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rogers seems keen to control Magician's posture.
Rogers continues to stall.
Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to keep Magician in close.
Magician trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magician looking to pass the guard.
Rogers 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: Rogers (12) vs (2) Magician
Magician is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rogers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rogers's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rogers (12) vs (6) Magician
I really don't envy Rogers right now.
Our spies down at at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination inform us that Magician has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Magician is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is really stuck here.
Magician patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Magician trying to control.
Rogers tries to roll but Magician sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Rogers trying to control the action but Magician just sinks the hooks in.
Magician keeps control of the position as Rogers tries to break free.
Rogers is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magician struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rogers rolls, trying to escape but Magician keeps control of the position.
Magician is persistently looking for the submission but Rogers is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers trying to control the hands but Magician won't let him.
Rogers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magician is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rogers's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Magician is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rogers knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rogers for a finish.
Magician keeps control of the position as Rogers tries to break free.
Rogers trying to control but not successfully.
Magician is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rogers has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Magician has the hooks in. Rogers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rogers wants to control his opponent's hands but Magician gets his hands free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rogers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Magician is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Magician gets his hands free as Rogers looks to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magician has the hooks in. Rogers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magician working for the choke.
Well,Rogers is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Magician is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rogers showing good submission defense here.
Magician looking for the choke but no joy.
Rogers trying to control the hands but Magician breaks the grip.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has hold of Magician's leg, trying to break free but it's let Magician lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Rogers is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Magician throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Metaphysical Magician!
The defeated Sam Rogers had this to say: 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marat Magomedov and The Metaphysical Magician. Chooooooooon! I think Magomedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Evangelion OST - The Beast II. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as The Metaphysical Magician enters 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marat Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magician tries to pull guard but Magomedov won't allow it.
Magomedov jumps guard.
Magician won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magician forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magician trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Magician is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician 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.
Magician is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magician is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magician wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magician is looking for a kimura here.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Magician is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Magician tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Magician passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Magician wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magician's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Magician stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magician wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magician stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (3) Magician
Magomedov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Magician is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Magician
Magician trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magician looking for a guillotine from mount but Magomedov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magician wants to finish this one by submission but Magomedov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magician.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Magician pushes him away.
Magician looking to secure an arm triangle but Magomedov defends it well.
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Magician with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Magician's attempts to control the action.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magician trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov is looking to get to half guard.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magician tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magician controlling the position easily from mount.
Magician is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magician trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Magician tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magician working for a guillotine from mount but Magomedov is in no mood to give up.
Magomedov regains half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Magician is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magician is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Magomedov as he works his way to full guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Magician postures up.
Magician wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magician might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magician drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magomedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magician has Magomedov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (5) Magician
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magician's guard.
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magician doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Magician is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magician works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magician working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magician trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magician is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Magician is retaining full guard.
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magician has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Magician's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Magician slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magician working a defensive guard here.
Magician working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Magician controlling the position.
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magician is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magician trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magician looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov trying to control but Magician is working from the bottom.
Magician working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov trying to control but Magician is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Magician doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Magomedov 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 Magician - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Metaphysical Magician!
The defeated Marat Magomedov had this to say: 'I had fun trying out something new, even The Beast needs a break from fighting now and then'. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka and The Metaphysical Magician. Tisoaka comes into the arena with Festivo blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Katuro Tisoaka has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Katuro Tisoaka seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tisoaka looking to score a takedown here. Magician is defending well but Tisoaka drives through and ends up in Magician's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (2) vs (0) Magician
Tisoaka stopping the sweep attempt from Magician.
Tisoaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tisoaka won't allow Magician to sweep him here.
Magician not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magician has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magician wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tisoaka is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka prevents Magician from improving his position.
Magician looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magician knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magician has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tisoaka is working away from the top position though.
Tisoaka trying to mount his opponent but Magician defends it.
Magician is trying to get back to full guard.
Magician moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magician looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magician working a defensive guard but Tisoaka passes into half guard.
Magician looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tisoaka is thwarting Magician's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Tisoaka 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.
Tisoaka trying to pass the guard but Magician defending well.
Magician is trying to control but Tisoaka passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (5) vs (0) Magician
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magician tries to bench press Tisoaka off him but Tisoaka keeps the position.
Magician is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Magician's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magician is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tisoaka is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tisoaka (7) vs (0) Magician
Tisoaka controlling from mount.
Magician is looking to improve his position but Tisoaka isn't that keen on the idea.
Tisoaka 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Magician is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magician 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.
Tisoaka controlling the pace for now.
Magician is working to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Magician is holding on tight.
Magician tries to hold on but Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Magician tries to reverse the position but Tisoaka maintains control.
Magician is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magician is working to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magician tries to hold on but Tisoaka pushes him away.
Magician tries to reverse the position but Tisoaka maintains control.
Magician wants to hold on but Tisoaka pushes him away.
Tisoaka controlling the pace for now.
Magician wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (10) vs (0) Magician
Tisoaka has the hooks in. Magician is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka gets his hands free as Magician looks to control.
Magician tries to roll but Tisoaka sticks to his back.
Magician wants to control his opponent's hands but Tisoaka gets his hands free.
Tisoaka 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.
I really don't envy Magician right now.
Tisoaka really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Magician.
Magician looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tisoaka keeps control of the position as Magician tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magician wants to control his opponent's hands but Tisoaka gets his hands free.
Tisoaka is hanging on to Magician's back as he tries to escape.
Tisoaka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tisoaka is not going to allow Magician to sit and survive in this position.
Tisoaka is hanging on to Magician's back as he tries to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Magician can't escape the position.
Magician is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tisoaka.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tisoaka doesn't have the hooks in and Magician manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (10) vs (2) Magician
Magician stopping the sweep attempt from Tisoaka.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tisoaka is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (12) vs (2) Magician
Tisoaka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magician's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Tisoaka 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.
Magician is trying to control but can't.
Tisoaka passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (15) vs (2) Magician
Magician 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: Tisoaka (15) vs (4) Magician
Magician must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magician trying to control the position from guard on top but Tisoaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tisoaka is trying to control the position but Magician postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tisoaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magician is one step ahead there.
Tisoaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magician's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (17) vs (4) Magician
Magician wants to control the position but Tisoaka says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Magician is trying to control but Tisoaka passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (20) vs (4) Magician
Magician sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Magician is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Tisoaka seems content to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magician is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tisoaka pulls his head out easily.
Magician has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tisoaka is working away from the top position though.
Tisoaka is taking a breather. Magician 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.
Magician is trying is best to control the position here.
Magician with the active half guard here but Tisoaka passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (23) vs (4) Magician
Magician trying to control but Tisoaka flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (26) vs (4) Magician
Tisoaka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Magician trying to control the action but Tisoaka just sinks the hooks in.
Magician rolls, trying to escape but Tisoaka keeps control of the position.
Magician trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magician is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Magician trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
Magician tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Magician's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tisoaka biding his time, controlling Magician.
Magician wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka gets his hands free as Magician looks to control.
Tisoaka has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magician's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
Katuro Tisoaka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alora Henry and The Metaphysical Magician. Henry comes to the cage accompanied by stomp. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alora Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magician closes the distance and pushes Henry back into the cage.
Magician has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henry uses from the top position.
Magician looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magician trying to control the position here.
Henry trying to control but Magician is working from the bottom.
Magician tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magician looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Henry '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.
Magician keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magician being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Magician is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magician wants to sweep but no luck.
Magician trying to control the position.
Henry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magician working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily.
Magician managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Magician has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to control from the top but Magician keeps moving.
Magician is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magician has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry passes Magician's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magician is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magician is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry pulls his head out easily.
Henry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is keen to just control but Magician is a slippery customer.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magician for as long as he can get away with.
Magician 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.
Magician keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magician wants to control but Henry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magician makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magician.
Magician wants to sweep here but Henry controlling him for the moment.
Magician is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Henry frees his head nicely. Oh but Magician has switched to an armbar! Henry is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). The Metaphysical Magician! |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus and The Metaphysical Magician. Kolmiokuristus comes to the cage accompanied by bad boy - cascada. Kalle Kolmiokuristus 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Kalle Kolmiokuristus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magician moves into the clinch successfully.
Kolmiokuristus decides to pull guard.
Magician stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolmiokuristus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magician passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (0) vs (3) Magician
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to regain half guard here but Magician keeps moving and retains side control.
Magician tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magician wants to control but Kolmiokuristus is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus regains half guard.
Magician is keen to just control but Kolmiokuristus is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus wants to improve his position but Magician is controlling well.
Magician wants to pass the guard but Kolmiokuristus is defending well.
Magician is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kolmiokuristus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magician.
Magician performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus manages to get to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus is controlling Magician's posture.
Magician controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magician looking to pass the guard.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magician is fighting to break Kolmiokuristus's control of his arms but Kolmiokuristus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magician controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kolmiokuristus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magician gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magician pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolmiokuristus is keeping the position for now.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magician can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolmiokuristus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magician wants to pass the guard but Kolmiokuristus is keeping the position.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Magician passes into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is in trouble now - Magician has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (0) vs (6) Magician
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magician looking to secure an arm triangle but Kolmiokuristus defends it well.
Kolmiokuristus is squirming around, avoiding Magician's attempts to control the action.
Magician has hold of Kolmiokuristus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kolmiokuristus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kolmiokuristus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magician wants to control the pace but Kolmiokuristus is squirming around nicely.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to improve his position but Magician isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus tries to hold on but Magician postures up.
Kolmiokuristus is trying desperately to improve position.
Magician tries to control but Kolmiokuristus wriggling away.
Kolmiokuristus tries to hold on but Magician pushes him away.
Magician wants to control the pace but Kolmiokuristus is squirming around nicely.
Magician avoids the attempt from Kolmiokuristus to control.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Magician from taking his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Magician's lack of action.
Kolmiokuristus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kolmiokuristus tries to get to full guard but Magician has control of the leg.
Kolmiokuristus is defending against the submission attempts here by Magician.
Kolmiokuristus wants to get back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magician trying to control but Kolmiokuristus is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magician is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Kolmiokuristus'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolmiokuristus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magician passes into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus gets full guard.
Magician forces his way into half guard.
Magician is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kolmiokuristus is just riding it out for now. Magician eventually gives up the hold.
Magician is thwarting Kolmiokuristus's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is staying active underneath Magician, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magician prevents Kolmiokuristus from improving his position.
Magician is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kolmiokuristus defends it well.
Kolmiokuristus tries to get to full guard but Magician has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magician seems to be looking for submissions.
Kolmiokuristus tries to get to full guard but Magician has control of the leg.
Kolmiokuristus manages to get to full guard.
Magician pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolmiokuristus is keeping the position for now.
Magician is pushing down on Kolmiokuristus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kolmiokuristus is fighting to maintain full guard but Magician has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kolmiokuristus gets back to full guard.
Magician thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magician drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kolmiokuristus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magician has Kolmiokuristus in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolmiokuristus (2) vs (6) Magician
Magician is looking for a triangle but Kolmiokuristus pushes his legs off easily.
Magician is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kolmiokuristus tries to free his leg and advance position but Magician is retaining full guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Magician is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magician is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magician keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Magician trying to keep a closed guard but Kolmiokuristus is proving a slippery customer.
Magician looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kolmiokuristus drops back looking for a leg! Magician is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magician manages to kick Kolmiokuristus off! Kolmiokuristus jumps back into Magician's guard.
Kolmiokuristus looking to pass the guard.
Magician 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! Kolmiokuristus rolls with it to try and escape but Magician cranks on the arm and Kolmiokuristus is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Metaphysical Magician! |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Metaphysical Magician and Grigory Pechorin. Pechorin has chosen Alexander Alyabyev - The Tempest as his entrance music. The Metaphysical Magician 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; The Metaphysical Magician! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grigory Pechorin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magician rushes Pechorin and presses him up against the cage.
Pechorin pulls guard successfully.
Pechorin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magician 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.
Magician tries to free his leg and advance position but Pechorin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magician trying to control but Pechorin is working from the bottom.
Pechorin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magician doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magician manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magician wants to control from the top but Pechorin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician wants to pass the guard but Pechorin is keeping the position.
Pechorin is looking for a triangle but Magician pushes his legs off easily.
Magician trying to control the position from guard on top but Pechorin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magician pushes down on Pechorin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pechorin is trying to maintain the position but Magician is very close to passing his half guard.
Pechorin tries to get to full guard but Magician has control of the leg.
Magician works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magician (3) vs (0) Pechorin
Pechorin tries to bench press Magician off him but Magician keeps the position.
Pechorin sneaks back into half guard.
Magician is trying to control the action in half guard but Pechorin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pechorin is trying to maintain the position but Magician is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magician seems to be looking for submissions.
Magician prevents Pechorin from improving his position.
Magician is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pechorin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Magician is trying to control the action in half guard but Pechorin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pechorin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magician preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pechorin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magician doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magician manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pechorin wants to sweep here but Magician controlling him for the moment.
Pechorin trying to keep a closed guard but Magician is proving a slippery customer.
Magician stopping the sweep attempt from Pechorin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magician stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pechorin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pechorin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pechorin keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Pechorin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magician advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magician trying to mount his opponent but Pechorin defends it.
Magician is working for a kimura but Pechorin is defending it quite comfortably.
Magician is looking to take a break and control but Pechorin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magician wants to work for an arm triangle but Pechorin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magician 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.
Magician seems to be working for a kimura but Pechorin defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pechorin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magician stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pechorin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magician trying to control the position from guard on top but Pechorin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magician drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pechorin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magician has Pechorin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magician (3) vs (2) Pechorin
Pechorin trying to control the position from guard on top but Magician is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magician controlling Pechorin's posture.
Pechorin pushes down on Magician's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Magician is looking to improve his position.
Magician works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magician keeping full guard, as Pechorin tries to pass.
Pechorin passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magician wants to control but Pechorin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pechorin prevents Magician from improving his position.
Pechorin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pechorin is trying to control. Magician wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magician is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pechorin pulls his head out easily.
Pechorin is working for a kimura but Magician is defending it quite comfortably.
Pechorin is trying to control the action in half guard but Magician is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magician tries to get to full guard but Pechorin has control of the leg.
Pechorin is looking for a kimura but Magician is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pechorin to get the leverage.
Magician is trying to get back to full guard.
Pechorin trying to pass the guard but Magician defending well.
Magician tries to get to full guard but Pechorin has control of the leg.
Magician tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pechorin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Magician (3) vs (5) Pechorin
Magician is trying to reverse the position but instead Pechorin has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Magician (3) vs (8) Pechorin
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pechorin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magician has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Magician tries to roll but Pechorin sticks to his back.
Pechorin is looking for the choke from the back position but Magician is controlling his hands well.
Pechorin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Magician is defending well though. Pechorin let's go of the attempt for now.
Magician just trying to survive but Pechorin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pechorin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pechorin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Magician's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pechorin working for the choke.
Magician manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pechorin's guard. Nice work there by Magician.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magician (5) vs (8) Pechorin
Pechorin keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Pechorin is trying to control the position but Magician postures up.
Magician controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magician trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magician preventing the sweep.
Pechorin keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Magician sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pechorin has Magician pulled in close to control his posture.
Pechorin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pechorin wants to improve his position but instead Magician has moved into half guard.
Magician wants to work for an arm triangle but Pechorin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pechorin is pressing down on Magician's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magician avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magician wants to pass the guard but Pechorin is keeping the position.
Magician might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magician trying to control the position from guard on top but Pechorin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pechorin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Magician frees his head nicely. Oh but Pechorin has switched to an armbar! Magician is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Grigory Pechorin! |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Olympia Unchained and The Metaphysical Magician. 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Olympia Unchained! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Unchained drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Unchained (4) vs (0) Magician
Unchained content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Magician struggling a bit here.
Magician manages to work his way to half guard, despite Unchained's best efforts.
Magician tries to get to full guard but Unchained has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magician actively working from the bottom here.
Unchained takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician wants to improve his position but Unchained is controlling well.
Magician looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unchained seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magician for as long as he can get away with.
Magician won't allow Unchained to pass to mount.
Unchained performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magician 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.
Unchained tries to pass to full mount but Magician defends it.
Magician looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magician trying to hold on to Unchained's head to control him but Unchained postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magician is looking to improve his position.
Unchained seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Unchained wants to free his trapped foot but Magician is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Unchained in particular looking to stall.
Magician won't allow Unchained to pass to mount.
Unchained not doing much here.
Magician looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magician looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magician is looking for a sweep. Unchained is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Unchained keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Unchained trying to pass the guard but Magician defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unchained tries to pass to full mount but Magician defends it.
Unchained is working hard here to advance position.
Unchained keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Unchained is looking to advance position but Magician won't allow it.
Unchained not doing much here.
Magician trying to hold on to Unchained's head to control him but Unchained postures up.
Magician is concentrating on defense, preventing Unchained from advancing position.
Unchained not doing much here.
Magician wants to control but Unchained is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Unchained in particular looking to stall.
Magician looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Unchained trying to mount his opponent but Magician defends it.
Magician wants to control but Unchained is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Unchained slows the pace down in half guard.
Magician is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Unchained pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Unchained trying to pass the guard but Magician defending well.
Unchained prevents Magician from improving his position.
Unchained tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magician knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magician looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Unchained content to control rather than advance.
Magician wants to sweep but Unchained has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Unchained (7) vs (0) Magician
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Magician's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magician is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Unchained off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Unchained (7) vs (4) Magician
Unchained looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Magician 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, Unchained has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Unchained preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Magician.
Unchained tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Unchained is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magician goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Unchained turns into him and now he's in Magician's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Unchained (9) vs (4) Magician
Unchained definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magician has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unchained can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Unchained is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Unchained tries to free his leg and advance position but Magician is retaining full guard.
Unchained slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magician looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Unchained passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magician wants to control but Unchained is keeping busy.
Unchained keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magician tries to roll over but Unchained keeps him under control.
Unchained trying to pass the guard but Magician defending well.
Magician actively working from the bottom here.
Unchained takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magician slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magician has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unchained can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magician has his foot on Unchained's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unchained works his way back into a safe position though.
Unchained sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magician working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Unchained doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Unchained manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Unchained controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Unchained passes Magician's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Unchained tries to pass to full mount but Magician defends it.
Magician trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Unchained (12) vs (4) Magician
Magician wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Unchained (15) vs (4) Magician
Unchained is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Unchained is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Magician knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Magician for a finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magician trying to control but not successfully.
Unchained is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Magician trying to control the action but Unchained just sinks the hooks in.
Unchained biding his time, controlling Magician.
Magician tries to escape but Unchained has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Magician rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Magician actively working from the bottom here.
Unchained wants to free his trapped foot but Magician is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Unchained 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.
Unchained works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Unchained (18) vs (4) Magician
Unchained tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Unchained just content to control the position.
Unchained'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.
Unchained tries to move to mount but Magician blocks the move with his legs.
Unchained is looking to take a break and control but Magician is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Unchained stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Unchained wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magician keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Unchained takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Olympia Unchained 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 10 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Metaphysical Magician and Jake Larsen. Larsen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lorde – Yellow Flicker Beat 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; The Metaphysical Magician! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jake Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Larsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magician to the mat! Magician manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magician (0) vs (2) Larsen
Larsen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Magician (0) vs (5) Larsen
Magician is looking to reverse the position.
Magician wants to control but Larsen postures up.
Larsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magician has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magician wants to control but Larsen postures up.
Larsen tries to move to mount but Magician blocks the move with his legs.
Magician can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magician (2) vs (5) Larsen
Larsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Magician.
Magician is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magician drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magician jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magician advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magician (5) vs (5) Larsen
Magician takes a little break here. Larsen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Larsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magician (5) vs (7) Larsen
Magician looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magician looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Larsen slows the pace down in half guard.
Magician is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magician looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magician looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larsen is trying to control. Magician wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magician has managed to free his arm - good work.
Larsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magician knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magician with the active half guard here but Larsen passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magician (5) vs (10) Larsen
Larsen is looking to take a break and control but Magician is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magician is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Larsen tries for a kimura but Magician is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen wants to control but Magician is keeping him busy.
Magician is looking for a sweep.
Larsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Larsen trying to control the position but Magician is working away.
Magician is trying to control Larsen's posture but Larsen avoids it.
Magician is looking to regain half guard here but Larsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Larsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magician keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magician tries to buck Larsen off but Larsen is having none of it.
Magician is being controlled here.
Magician manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magician (7) vs (10) Larsen
Magician seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Larsen tries to get to full guard but Magician has control of the leg.
Magician is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Larsen trying to control but Magician postures up.
Magician uses his free foot to push down on Larsen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Larsen. Score +3 for passing guard: Magician (10) vs (10) Larsen
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magician goes for an armbar but Larsen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Larsen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magician (10) vs (12) Larsen
Larsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magician is looking for a triangle but Larsen pushes his legs off easily.
Larsen wants to control from the top but Magician keeps moving.
Magician working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magician looking for a guillotine here but Larsen defends easily.
Larsen passes Magician's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Larsen is keen to just control but Magician is a slippery customer.
Magician is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsen pulls his head out easily.
Magician makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magician.
Magician throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Larsen escapes and throws Magician's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magician (10) vs (15) Larsen
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magician manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magician (12) vs (15) Larsen
Larsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Magician.
Magician perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Magician is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Larsen defends it well.
Magician seems to be working for a kimura but Larsen defends the submission attempt.
Magician is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is doing well to control the position and prevent Magician from advancing to side control.
Larsen trying to control but Magician postures up.
Magician is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magician.
Larsen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magician is trying to work for a kimura but Larsen is defending well.
Larsen is trying to maintain the position but Magician is very close to passing his half guard.
Larsen tries to get to full guard but Magician has control of the leg.
Larsen trying to control from the bottom.
Magician seems to be looking for submissions.
Larsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magician pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magician is looking to advance position but Larsen won't allow it.
Magician is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magician is working for a kimura but Larsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Larsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magician pulls his head out easily.
Larsen wants to control the action here but instead Magician manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magician (15) vs (15) Larsen
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magician has hold of Larsen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Larsen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Magician moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Magician (18) vs (15) Larsen
Larsen is really stuck here.
Magician is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Larsen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Larsen for a finish.
Larsen trying to control the hands but Magician won't let him.
Larsen showing good submission defense here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Larsen just trying to survive but Magician is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Larsen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Magician.
Magician has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Larsen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Magician.
Magician looking to break Larsen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Larsen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magician will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Larsen trying to control the hands but Magician breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magician has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Larsen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Magician is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Magician extends the arm and Larsen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Metaphysical Magician! |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jacque Sirven and The Metaphysical Magician. 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Jacque Sirven! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magician wants to clinch.
Sirven dives in and scores a takedown into Magician's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sirven (2) vs (0) Magician
Sirven trying to control the position from guard on top but Magician is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magician can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sirven controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirven'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.
Our spies down at at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination inform us that Magician has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Magician is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sirven defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magician looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magician is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magician working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sirven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sirven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sirven is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Magician has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sirven is looking to defend but Magician has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sirven! Magician pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sirven taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Metaphysical Magician! |
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