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Event:
DFC 6: Adams vs. Senna
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Nguyen leaves Buttler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nguyen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Buttler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nguyen to the ground. Buttler is now in Nguyen's guard.#SUB#
Buttler drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Buttler as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Nguyen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Buttler! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kevin Buttler!
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Megaton Dias and Kevin Buttler. Kevin Buttler acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Megaton Dias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Buttler!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Buttler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dias is trying to defend but Buttler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dias (0) vs (2) Buttler
Buttler tries to pass to full mount but Dias defends it.
Dias could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Buttler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Buttler is pressing down on Dias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dias is holding on for now.
Dias keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Buttler is looking to advance position but Dias won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias keeping hold of Buttler's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias is pressing down on Buttler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Buttler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dias trying to control the position here.
Buttler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dias has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dias (2) vs (2) Buttler
Dias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dias'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.
Dias slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Dias 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.
Dias 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.
Dias is controlling the pace.
Buttler is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dias seems to be working for a kimura but Buttler defends the submission attempt.
Buttler trying to hold on to Dias's head to control him but Dias postures up.
Buttler wants to improve his position but Dias is controlling well.
Dias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buttler is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Buttler is looking for a sweep. Dias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dias seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Buttler is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Megaton Dias! |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andre Gayle and Kevin Buttler. Kevin Buttler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Gayle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Buttler!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gayle is defended easily by Buttler.
Buttler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gayle as he avoids it easily.
Gayle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Buttler manages to circle out of the way.
Gayle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gayle (2) vs (0) Buttler
Gayle is breathing heavily.
Buttler trying to hold on to Gayle's head to control him but Gayle postures up.
Gayle wants to work for an arm triangle but Buttler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Buttler is concentrating on defense, preventing Gayle from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttler is looking for a sweep. Gayle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buttler wants to control but Gayle is keeping busy.
Buttler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buttler wants to control but Gayle is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buttler sees it coming and defends easily.
Gayle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buttler sees it coming and defends easily.
Buttler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Buttler manages to get to full guard.
Buttler controlling the position.
Gayle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buttler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buttler wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Buttler wants to sweep here but Gayle controlling him for the moment.
Buttler is trying to control the position but Gayle postures up.
Buttler keeping moving, preventing Gayle from controlling successfully.
Buttler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gayle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Buttler is tightening it up a little... Gayle has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gayle reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gayle taps out! Nice BJJ there by Buttler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kevin Buttler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Buttler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Greer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Greer wants to get back to full guard.
Buttler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buttler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greer is looking for a sweep. Buttler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greer gets full guard.
Buttler working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Buttler 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.
Greer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttler passes Greer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Buttler prevents Greer from improving his position.
Buttler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Buttler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Buttler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Greer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buttler.
Greer manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Buttler stopping the sweep attempt from Greer.
Buttler forces his way into half guard.
Buttler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buttler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Buttler wants to take a breather but Greer is having none of it.
Greer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are battling for position here. Greer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buttler wants to control from the top but Greer keeps moving.
Buttler works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
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. Buttler connects with a nice short shot to Greer's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Buttler lands a nice short elbow.
Buttler trying to advance position but Greer counters by regaining guard.
Buttler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Greer's guard.
Greer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Greer is staying active underneath Buttler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Greer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buttler on the ground.
Buttler prevents Greer from improving his position.
Greer is breathing heavily.
Buttler moves into full mount! Greer won't be happy about that! #T4##SUB2#
Buttler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Greer is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Buttler looking for a guillotine from mount but Greer is having none of it. #SUB2#
Buttler wants to finish this one by submission but Greer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Buttler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Buttler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Greer is now in Buttler's guard. A big mistake from Buttler there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greer is standing up over Buttler. Buttler looks to escape but Greer dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Buttler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andres Greer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Buttler throws a sloppy head kick
and Greer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andres Greer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greer throws a right and a left that Buttler avoids nicely. #CL2#
Buttler drives through and clinches with Greer against the cage.
#TD2#
Buttler pulls Greer into guard.
Greer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Buttler looking for subs off his back but Greer has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Greer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Greer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buttler defends it well.
Buttler trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buttler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buttler gets full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Buttler is looking for a triangle but Greer pushes his legs off easily.
Buttler is breathing heavily.
Greer is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Buttler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Greer drops back looking for a leg! Buttler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buttler manages to kick Greer off! Greer jumps back into Buttler's guard. #T3##SUB#
Greer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Buttler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Greer, into his guard. #REVB#
Buttler wants to control from the top but Greer keeps moving. #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.
Buttler passes Greer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Greer is defending against the submission attempts here by Buttler.
Greer is looking for a sweep. Buttler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kevin Buttler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buttler is looking to take a break and control but Greer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Buttler is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Buttler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andres Greer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Buttler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buttler prevents Greer from improving his position.
Buttler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greer keeps working.
Greer works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttler won't allow Greer to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Buttler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Greer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Greer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Greer! #REVR#
Buttler is looking for a sweep.
Buttler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Greer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buttler, who protects the arm well.
Greer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Greer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buttler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Buttler struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greer avoids the strikes from the bottom by Buttler.
Greer working away.
Buttler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Greer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Greer taking a breather here.
Buttler is looking to get back to his feet here but Greer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Buttler's back.
Buttler wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Greer biding his time, controlling Buttler.
Buttler can't escape the position.
Buttler is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Greer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Buttler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #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.
Greer gets his hands free as Buttler looks to control. #SUB#
Greer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Buttler is defending well though. Greer let's go of the attempt for now.
Greer has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greer has the hooks in. Buttler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Greer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buttler 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Buttler!
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