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Event:
BRFC 46
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Gorfu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dub counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dub takes a swing at Gorfu's ribcage but misses.
Dub throws a one two combo.
Gorfu tries to clinch but Dub is having none of it.
Gorfu misses with a double jab
and Dub counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gorfu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gorfu misses with a combination
and Dub counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Gorfu is rocked!
Dub swinging wildly here.
Gorfu is still on wobbly legs! Can Dub finish him?
A slapping body kick lands there for Dub.
Gorfu seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorfu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dub.
Gorfu misses with a double jab.
And Dub counters with a quick kick to the body but Gorfu blocks it.
Dub bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gorfu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dub takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dub has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Gorfu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dub went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Gorfu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dub bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dub smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Sebastion Gorfu has been cut.
and Dub counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gorfu! He's just covering up as Dub starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikki Dub!
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ted Getstoned and Sebastion Gorfu. Sebastion Gorfu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ted Getstoned! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sebastion Gorfu!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gorfu tries to keep at a distance but Getstoned has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gorfu pulls guard effortlessly.
Gorfu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Getstoned doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Getstoned manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Getstoned stopping the sweep attempt from Gorfu.
Getstoned slips nicely into half guard.
Getstoned is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gorfu reverses the position - he's now on top in Getstoned's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Getstoned (0) vs (2) Gorfu
Gorfu 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.
Getstoned looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gorfu passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Getstoned (0) vs (5) Gorfu
Getstoned is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Getstoned tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gorfu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Getstoned gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gorfu is trying to control the action in half guard but Getstoned is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gorfu is looking for a kimura here.
Getstoned trying to control but Gorfu postures up.
Gorfu is looking for a kimura but Getstoned is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gorfu to get the leverage.
Gorfu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu trying to control the action but Getstoned is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gorfu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Getstoned is just riding it out for now. Gorfu eventually gives up the hold.
Getstoned is refusing to be controlled, as Gorfu sits in half guard.
Getstoned actively working from the bottom here.
Getstoned looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Getstoned actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Getstoned trying to control here.
Gorfu trying to control the action but Getstoned is working from the bottom.
Gorfu is working for a kimura but Getstoned is defending it quite comfortably.
Getstoned is refusing to be controlled, as Gorfu sits in half guard.
Getstoned looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Getstoned has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gorfu is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Getstoned is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorfu pulls his head out easily.
Getstoned looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gorfu trying to pass the guard but Getstoned defending well.
Getstoned actively working from the bottom here.
Gorfu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gorfu is trying to control the action in half guard but Getstoned is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Gorfu 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.
Gorfu trying to control from half guard but Getstoned is working away.
Getstoned tries to roll over but Gorfu keeps him under control.
Getstoned looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Getstoned is refusing to be controlled, as Gorfu sits in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu controlling the action here.
Gorfu is continuing to stall.
Getstoned is looking to improve his position.
Gorfu trying to control from half guard but Getstoned is working away.
Getstoned might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Getstoned looking for submissions off his back.
Getstoned looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Getstoned (0) vs (8) Gorfu
Gorfu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Getstoned knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Getstoned manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Getstoned (2) vs (8) Gorfu
Getstoned is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Getstoned wants to work for an arm triangle but Gorfu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Getstoned's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Getstoned's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Getstoned (2) vs (12) Gorfu
I would not like to be Getstoned right now.
Gorfu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gorfu is looking for the choke from the back position but Getstoned is controlling his hands well.
Getstoned rolls, trying to escape but Gorfu keeps control of the position.
Getstoned is working hard here to advance position.
Gorfu 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, Getstoned has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Getstoned's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu looking for the choke from the back.
Getstoned trying to control the hands but Gorfu won't let him.
Gorfu is trying to stick to Getstoned's back but Getstoned is turning into Gorfu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gorfu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Getstoned. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Getstoned (4) vs (12) Gorfu
Gorfu controls Getstoned momentarily but Getstoned frees himself.
Getstoned tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorfu is retaining full guard.
Gorfu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Getstoned pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorfu is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Getstoned avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Getstoned pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorfu is keeping the position for now.
Getstoned is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gorfu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gorfu has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Getstoned (4) vs (14) Gorfu
Getstoned has his foot on Gorfu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gorfu works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Getstoned is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorfu is aware though and is defending well.
Gorfu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Getstoned looking for a guillotine here but Gorfu defends easily.
Gorfu wants to control from the top but Getstoned keeps moving.
Gorfu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Getstoned had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gorfu defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Getstoned keeping moving, preventing Gorfu from controlling successfully.
Getstoned escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gorfu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Getstoned is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Getstoned is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorfu is aware though and is defending well.
Getstoned can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gorfu controls the pace.
Getstoned keeping moving, preventing Gorfu from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Getstoned not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Getstoned looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gorfu passes into half guard.
Gorfu prevents Getstoned from improving his position.
Getstoned is not content to let Gorfu control the position.
Getstoned tries to roll over but Gorfu keeps him under control.
Gorfu wants to control but Getstoned is keeping him busy.
Getstoned is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Getstoned (4) vs (17) Gorfu
Gorfu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gorfu wants to control the pace but Getstoned is squirming around nicely.
Getstoned slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorfu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Getstoned sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Getstoned has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gorfu. Oh but Getstoned has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gorfu goes limp - he's gone! Getstoned jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ted Getstoned!
A victorious Ted Getstoned thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Crystal Henry and Sebastion Gorfu. Chooooooooon! I think Henry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to fight song . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Crystal Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sebastion Gorfu!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry moves into the clinch.
Henry is trying to drag Gorfu to the mat but Gorfu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gorfu stops a takedown attempt from Henry .
Gorfu pulls Henry into guard.
Gorfu pulls Henry in close to prevent any damage.
Henry stays in close to Gorfu's body and controls the position.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry stopping the sweep attempt from Gorfu.
Henry controlling from the top position.
Henry '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.
Gorfu has his hands on Henry 's head, controlling the position.
Gorfu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Henry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henry stays in close to Gorfu's body and controls the position.
Gorfu controls Henry momentarily but Henry frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry pushing down on Gorfu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gorfu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gorfu tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Gorfu is defending well.
Gorfu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Henry seems content to control.
Gorfu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry wants to free his trapped foot but Gorfu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gorfu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry is working away from the top position though.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Henry .
Henry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gorfu for as long as he can get away with.
Henry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gorfu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gorfu is holding on to half guard well.
Henry is taking a breather. Gorfu 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu trying to control here.
Henry not doing much here.
Henry continues to stall.
Gorfu is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to pass to mount but Gorfu is defending the position.
Gorfu tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Henry content to control rather than advance.
Gorfu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Henry postures up.
Gorfu keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Henry controlling from the top position.
Gorfu trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gorfu working a defensive guard here.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henry forces his way into half guard.
Gorfu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Henry is taking a breather. Gorfu 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Henry is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Henry trying to mount his opponent but Gorfu defends it.
Well, if Henry 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu is pressing down on Henry 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gorfu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gorfu keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Henry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gorfu 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.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gorfu is pulling down on Henry 's head to control his posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gorfu working a defensive guard here.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gorfu is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu is looking for a triangle but Henry pushes his legs off easily.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorfu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gorfu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry controls the pace.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorfu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu looking to control.
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorfu is retaining full guard.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
More hug and hope from Henry .
Gorfu working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry won't allow Gorfu to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gorfu gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gorfu wins on points by 1 to 0.
Our winner, Sebastion Gorfu, 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.
Crystal Henry was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back better and stronger next time.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sebastion Gorfu and Takeya Aoki. Sebastion Gorfu 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sebastion Gorfu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gorfu rushes Aoki and presses him up against the cage.
Gorfu pulls guard effortlessly.
Gorfu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gorfu controlling Aoki's posture.
Aoki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gorfu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gorfu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gorfu! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gorfu (4) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki struggling a bit here.
Gorfu tries to move to mount but Aoki blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorfu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aoki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorfu staying calm.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gorfu tries to move to mount but Aoki blocks the move with his legs.
Aoki struggling a bit here.
Gorfu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aoki! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gorfu (6) vs (0) Aoki
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu controlling the position easily from mount.
Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
Gorfu wants to take Aoki's back but he can't do it this time.
Aoki wants to hold on but Gorfu pushes him away.
Gorfu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gorfu trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki can't escape the position.
Gorfu controlling the position easily from mount.
Gorfu avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Gorfu has a good base and remains in mount.
Gorfu content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents Gorfu from taking his back.
Gorfu is working hard here to advance position.
Gorfu goes for an armbar but Aoki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aoki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorfu (6) vs (2) Aoki
Gorfu keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorfu is keeping the position for now.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gorfu (6) vs (5) Aoki
Gorfu holding on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorfu controls the position for a moment.
Aoki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gorfu! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gorfu (6) vs (7) Aoki
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to control but Gorfu wriggling away.
Gorfu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gorfu is trying desperately to improve position.
Aoki trying to control but Gorfu is having none of it.
Gorfu wants to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki tries to control but Gorfu wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gorfu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gorfu is looking to escape.
Aoki wants to take his opponent's back but Gorfu doesn't allow it.
Aoki wants to finish this one by submission but Gorfu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aoki.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu is looking to improve his position but Aoki isn't that keen on the idea.
Aoki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gorfu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorfu (8) vs (7) Aoki
Gorfu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Gorfu content to stall in guard here.
Gorfu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoki on the ground.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu stands and throws Aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gorfu (11) vs (7) Aoki
Aoki is trying to escape the position but Gorfu is controlling the position.
Aoki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gorfu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gorfu is pressing down on Aoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to hold on to Gorfu's head to control him but Gorfu postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gorfu is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Aoki controls Gorfu momentarily but Gorfu frees himself.
Gorfu passes Aoki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gorfu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gorfu continues to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Gorfu content to control rather than advance.
Aoki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Gorfu is very close to passing his half guard.
Gorfu not doing much here.
Aoki trying to control but Gorfu postures up.
Gorfu prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorfu takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
A very excited looking Sebastion Gorfu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raphael Swanson and Sebastion Gorfu. Raphael Swanson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Raphael Swanson ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sebastion Gorfu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gorfu rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gorfu pulls guard effortlessly.
Gorfu can't keep his opponent in guard - Swanson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gorfu gets full guard.
Swanson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gorfu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gorfu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gorfu! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Swanson (0) vs (4) Gorfu
A lull in the action here as Gorfu stalls from top position.
Swanson tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorfu pulls his head out easily.
Swanson actively working from the bottom here.
Gorfu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gorfu is continuing to stall.
Swanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorfu pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gorfu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Swanson ! Score +3 for passing guard: Swanson (0) vs (7) Gorfu
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu controlling his opponent.
Swanson is working to get back to half guard.
Gorfu is looking to work his way around to Swanson 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Swanson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gorfu has a good base and remains in mount.
Gorfu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorfu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Swanson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Swanson (0) vs (10) Gorfu
Swanson tries to roll but Gorfu sticks to his back.
Swanson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gorfu gets his way!
Swanson tries to escape but Gorfu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gorfu is trying to stick to Swanson 's back but Swanson is turning into Gorfu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gorfu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Swanson . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swanson (2) vs (10) Gorfu
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu has his foot on Swanson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swanson works his way back into a safe position though.
Swanson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gorfu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gorfu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gorfu keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson has gone for a leg lock! Gorfu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Swanson 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swanson (2) vs (12) Gorfu
Gorfu passes Swanson 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gorfu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Swanson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Swanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gorfu is pushing down on Swanson 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Swanson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gorfu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Swanson looking for submissions off his back.
Swanson actively working from the bottom here.
Gorfu is controlling the pace.
Swanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Swanson (2) vs (15) Gorfu
Swanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gorfu controlling from the full mount.
Gorfu prevents Swanson from getting the reversal.
Gorfu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Swanson can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu fails to take his opponent's back.
Swanson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gorfu controlling his opponent.
Swanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Swanson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gorfu.
Gorfu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Swanson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Swanson (2) vs (18) Gorfu
Gorfu keeps control of the position easily here as Swanson tries to buck him off.
Gorfu tightening his grip on Swanson , looking for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Swanson is trying to defend against the choke here but Gorfu has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gorfu Tightens the hold and Swanson taps out furiously! Gorfu displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sebastion Gorfu!
A victorious Sebastion Gorfu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BRFC 40
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Asaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gorfu tries to bench press Asaki off him but Asaki keeps the position. #SUB2#
Asaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gorfu is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Asaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asaki trying to control the action but Gorfu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Asaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Asaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gorfu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gorfu throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#SUB2#
Asaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asaki working the head with strikes.
Gorfu tries to escape but Asaki is in control.
Gorfu is trying to improve his position.
Gorfu is not content to let Asaki control the position. #SUB2#
Asaki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gorfu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Asaki but great work by Gorfu.
Asaki tries to buck Gorfu off but Gorfu is having none of it.#T3#
Gorfu wants to control but Asaki is keeping him busy.
Asaki looking for a sweep but Gorfu has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gorfu with shots to the head and body - Asaki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Asaki throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gorfu. What's that going to do exactly?
Asaki tries to hold on but Gorfu postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Asaki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gorfu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Asaki 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.
Asaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asaki tries to lock up and control but Gorfu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Asaki is squirming around, avoiding Gorfu's attempts to control the action.
Asaki is working to get back to half guard.
Gorfu raining down shots from the mount!
Asaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gorfu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asaki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Asaki tries to roll over but Gorfu keeps him under control.
Asaki is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastion Gorfu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Gorfu. Those never looked like landing.
Asaki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gorfu blocks it well.
Gorfu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gorfu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gorfu wants it to stay on the feet.
Gorfu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gorfu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sebastion Gorfu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asaki dodges the punch combination from Gorfu.
Gorfu stuffs the takedown attempt from Asaki. Asaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gorfu!
Gorfu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Asaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gorfu circles away.
Sebastion Gorfu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Asaki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asaki avoids the head kick by Gorfu.
Asaki is looking for the big counter here.
Gorfu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asaki can do to turn this around?
Gorfu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gorfu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
No joy there for Gorfu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
No joy there for Gorfu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gorfu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorfu misses with a series of wild punches.
Asaki wants to counter the offense by Gorfu and move into the clinch position.
Asaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gorfu throws a nice looking combination but Asaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Asaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Asaki wants to control but Gorfu is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Asaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Asaki swings around for an armbar but Gorfu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Asaki's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Asaki looking for subs off his back but Gorfu has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asaki is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gorfu connects with a nice short shot to Asaki's temple.
Asaki is trying to control but can't.
Gorfu is nestled in close to Asaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gorfu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sebastion Gorfu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Gorfu is controlling the pace.
Asaki tries to get to full guard but Gorfu has control of the leg.
Asaki is staying active underneath Gorfu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Asaki wants to improve his position but Gorfu is controlling well.
Asaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gorfu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gorfu's back!#SUB2#
Asaki working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Asaki looking for the choke from the back.
Gorfu wants to control his opponent's hands but Asaki gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Gorfu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Asaki.
Gorfu trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Asaki trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#ES#
Gorfu manages to escape to his feet.
Gorfu lands with a shot to the body.
Gorfu throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastion Gorfu dominated that second round.
That's time! Gorfu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Gorfu.
Gorfu scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gorfu enables Asaki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gorfu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gorfu wants to stand and escape but Asaki is having none of it.
Asaki is pushing down on Gorfu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gorfu is fighting to maintain full guard but Asaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Asaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorfu keeps working. #ES#
Gorfu pushes Asaki off and gets back to his feet.
Asaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorfu.
Nice takedown defense from Gorfu. No joy for Asaki on that attempt.
Gorfu connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorfu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gorfu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Gorfu misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Gorfu as Asaki shoots in.
Asaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Gorfu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Sebastion Gorfu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Asaki.
Gorfu feints a jab promting Asaki to slip. Gorfu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Asaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Asaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gorfu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Gorfu has closed the distance and engaged Asaki in a clinch.
Gorfu is trying to force a seperation but Asaki has the dominant position.
Gorfu is trying to push Asaki away but Asaki has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gorfu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Our sources have told us that Gorfu has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Asaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorfu has Asaki pressed against the ropes.
Asaki has Gorfu pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gorfu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
A body shot lands from Asaki.
Gorfu is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Gorfu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Gorfu clinches with his opponent.
Gorfu tries a knee to the head but Asaki blocks it.
Gorfu working hard to break the clinch.
Gorfu can't break the clinch.
Gorfu controlling the action here for a moment.
Gorfu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Gorfu tries to stall but Asaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asaki can't get the takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gorfu.
Asaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gorfu after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Asaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asaki fails to land the takedown.
Gorfu throws a series of punches but Asaki avoids them all with ease.
Gorfu tries a head kick but it misses.
Gorfu throws a nice looking combination but Asaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Asaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Asaki 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. #T4#
Asaki trying to control but Gorfu is working from the bottom.
Asaki throwing strikes but missing.
Gorfu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Asaki preventing the sweep.
Shinji Asaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastion Gorfu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asaki with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastion Gorfu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gorfu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Sebastion Gorfu!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Sebastion Gorfu!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Sebastion Gorfu!
Sebastion Gorfu wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Sebastion Gorfu 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:
BRFC 33
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Brophy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gorfus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gorfu tries to land a body kick
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brophy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gorfu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brophy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brophy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Sebastion Gorfu has been cut.
Gorfu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gorfu duly obliges.
Gorfu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brophy counters with a good low kick that Gorfu was not able to check.
Gorfu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Gorfu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Gorfu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brophy flicks out a counter leg kick but Gorfu steps away.
Gorfu misses with a two punch combination.
Gorfu tries to clinch but Brophy is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Brophy misses.
Gorfu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brophy finds it's way round the side to connect with Gorfu's head.
Gorfu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brophy scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#
Gorfu is rocked!#CL2#
Brophy forces Gorfu back against the ropes and clinches.
Oh Gorfu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorfu tries to stall but Brophy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brophy lands a right hand.
Brophy dips a shoulder and cracks Gorfu with a mighty uppercut! Gorfu falls back against the ropes and Brophy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gorfu is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Brophy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Brophy!
A relieved looking Ryan Brophy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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