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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Groundbreaking News and Paul Williams. News comes to the cage accompanied by Imma Playa, Tech N9ne. Williams has chosen All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain as his entrance music. Paul Williams 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Groundbreaking News! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as News walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams forces News back against the cage and clinches.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams has News pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. News manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
News tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
News is breathing heavily.
Williams has News pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. News manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Groundbreaking News has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Williams.
Williams jumps guard but News stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
News trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
News really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams pulls News in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
News stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams is controlling News's posture.
News won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams has News pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
News trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
News trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: News (0) vs (2) Williams
News has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Williams is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for News. Score +3 for passing guard: News (0) vs (5) Williams
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from News but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: News (0) vs (7) Williams
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Williams moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: News (0) vs (10) Williams
That's five minutes gone in the round.
What can News do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Williams is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. News has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Williams has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! News taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Williams doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Williams!
Paul Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Groundbreaking News stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry'. |
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Event:
HFC Challengers 81
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Manlet slaps away a takedown attempt from News, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
News tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manlet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
News gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Manlet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
News wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Manlet 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
News is trying to control but can't.
Manlet stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
News is looking to control Manlet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can News avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
News looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Manlet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manlet tries to pass to full mount but News defends it.
Manlet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Manlet prevents News from improving his position.
News looks winded!
Manlet not doing much here.
#T3#
News trying to control but Manlet postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
News is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
News rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manlet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
News tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from News is defended easily by Manlet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
News is looking to clinch but Manlet is avoiding it.
Manlet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from News.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Groundbreaking News.
News shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Manlet counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manlet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manlet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
News fails with a takedown attempt.
Manlet attempts a counter takedown but News avoids it well and moves away.
News misses with a head kick.
Manlet tries to counter with a takedown but News is quick to defend against it.
Manlet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
News fails with a takedown attempt.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Groundbreaking News.
News is breathing heavily.
News throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Manlet counters with a shoot takedown. News fights it but they end up in guard.
Manlet stays in close to News's body and controls the position. #T1##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
News is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
News closes the distance and clinches up with Manlet, looking for a takedown. News pushes Manlet against the cage but Manlet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
News darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in News's guard.
News is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Manlet dives into side control.
#REVB#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
News wants to control but Manlet postures up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manlet controlling the position.
News tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manlet gets to mount! News was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Manlet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
News throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Manlet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manlet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
News being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
News takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
News wants to control but Manlet passes easily into half guard.
Mighty Manlet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manlet stalling.
Mighty Manlet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manlet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Manlet 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.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manlet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from News.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
News tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manlet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mighty Manlet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
News is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manlet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
News tries to clinch #TD#
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in News's guard.
Manlet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Manlet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manlet'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.
Manlet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that News can do to turn this around?
Manlet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down News for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Manlet continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Groundbreaking News has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
News misses with a hook
#TD#
and Manlet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
News is wriggling around but Manlet manages to pass to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Groundbreaking News comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manlet 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mighty Manlet!
Groundbreaking News was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry'.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 78
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Cherry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
News is trying to keep Cherry in close.
Cherry stays in close to News's body and controls the position.
News wants to stand up but Cherry is controlling him.
News can't keep his opponent in guard - Cherry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cherry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Cherry in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. News tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cherry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Cherry!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Cherry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Groundbreaking News had this to say: 'Sorry'.
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Event:
HFC 263 Have A Blast
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into News's guard.
News looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rodriguez landing some decent shots from guard.
News has momentary wrist control but Rodriguez slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodriguez lands a couple of digs.
Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodriguez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodriguez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodriguez distracts News with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
News is rocked!
News has momentary wrist control but Rodriguez slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh News is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez landing with the ground and pound.
Rodriguez scoring with some ground and pound.
News can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodriguez lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked News! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rodriguez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ligerito Rodriguez!
In defeat, Groundbreaking News stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry'.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 74
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU2#
Jones stands up out of the half guard. #KD2#
Jones lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends News sprawling to the canvas. Jones follows him down, looking for the kill. Can News hang on? #ROC2#
News is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Groundbreaking News has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Jones decides to stand and escape the position.
Oh News is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones connects with a superb combination that knocks News out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Jones before he can land any more shots to the unconscious News!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luscious Jones!
Luscious Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Groundbreaking News was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry'.
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