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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Lacson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Loveladdy blocks an uppercut.
Lacson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loveladdy or not.
Lacson can't find room to land a body shot as Loveladdy controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Lacson fails to land.
Loveladdy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lacson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Loveladdy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lacson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Lacson clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loveladdy's elbow.
Lacson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacson scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Loveladdy has clasped his hands together around Lacson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Loveladdy controlling from side mount.
Loveladdy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lacson trying to remain calm as Loveladdy controls from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lacson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loveladdy lands a nice forearm strike.
Lacson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loveladdy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lacson is trying to escape the position but Loveladdy is controlling the position. #T2#
Loveladdy'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.
Lacson is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Lacson's face as Loveladdy controls the position.
Lacson is trying to control Loveladdy's posture but Loveladdy avoids it.
Loveladdy happy to just control the position for now.
Loveladdy lands an elbow. #T3#
Loveladdy controls the position from side control.
Loveladdy cracks Lacson with a big right hand but Lacson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Loveladdy controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loveladdy controls the position from side control.
Loveladdy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Loveladdy controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loveladdy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lacson's face.
Loveladdy lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unveil Loveladdy dominated that round.
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##TD#
Loveladdy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lacson quickly recovers to half guard.
Loveladdy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Loveladdy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Loveladdy content just to control the position here.
Lacson is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy controlling the pace for now.
Lacson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loveladdy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loveladdy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
BOOM! Loveladdy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Loveladdy 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.
Loveladdy controlling the position easily from mount.
Loveladdy landing punches.
Loveladdy controlling from mount. #T2#
Loveladdy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lacson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Loveladdy content just to control the position here.
Loveladdy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lacson for as long as he can get away with.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Loveladdy is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loveladdy dominating with strikes here.
Loveladdy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loveladdy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unveil Loveladdy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Loveladdy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lacson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Lacson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loveladdy, pushing him back against the cage.
Loveladdy has Lacson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lacson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lacson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacson tries to throw a body punch but Loveladdy avoids it by throwing Lacson back against the cage.
Good body shot from Lacson.
Lacson blocks a body shot from Loveladdy.
Lacson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loveladdy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unveil Loveladdy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loveladdy blocks a body shot from Lacson.
Loveladdy prevents a body shot from Lacson.
Lacson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lacson fails to land. #T1#
Lacson throws a punch but it's blocked by Loveladdy.
A head punch on the inside from Lacson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lacson fails to land.
Loveladdy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lacson misses with a punch to the body.
Lacson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lacson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panfilo Lacson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Loveladdy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loveladdy.
Lacson misses with a punch to the body.
Lacson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loveladdy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lacson can do to turn this around?#T2#
Lacson tries a body shot but Loveladdy blocks it.
Lacson tries to throw a body punch but Loveladdy avoids it by throwing Lacson back against the cage.
Lacson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacson lands a left hand.
Lacson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loveladdy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lacson lands with a light punch inside.
Lacson tries to throw a body punch but Loveladdy avoids it by throwing Lacson back against the cage.
Lacson stops a takedown attempt from Loveladdy.
Still in the clinch, Lacson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacson tries a body shot but Loveladdy blocks it.
Lacson is pressed up against the cage. Loveladdy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lacson down to the mat. Lacson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Lacson clinches up with Loveladdy and pushes him back against the cage.
Lacson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3##TD#
Loveladdy lands a takedown into guard.
Loveladdy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Unveil Loveladdy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Loveladdy pushing down on Lacson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Loveladdy is controlling the pace.
Panfilo Lacson 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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Panfilo Lacson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loveladdy 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unveil Loveladdy!
Panfilo Lacson spoke after the fight, saying 'kingina ka bitch'.
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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 Unveil Loveladdy and Sam Rogers. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 2 wins and 3 losses; Unveil Loveladdy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Sam Rogers!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loveladdy gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Loveladdy (4) vs (0) Rogers
Rogers stops Loveladdy from passing to mount.
Rogers is trying to control Loveladdy's posture but Loveladdy avoids it.
Rogers is looking for a sweep.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.
Loveladdy trying to control the position but Rogers is working away.
Loveladdy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rogers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loveladdy but great work by Rogers. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Loveladdy (4) vs (4) Rogers
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rogers swings around for an armbar but Loveladdy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rogers's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (6) vs (4) Rogers
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy preventing the sweep.
Rogers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Loveladdy wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Loveladdy wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Loveladdy wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Loveladdy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rogers wants to sweep here but Loveladdy controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
Loveladdy pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loveladdy is pressing down on Rogers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rogers is holding on for now.
Loveladdy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Loveladdy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control but Loveladdy postures up.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Rogers is pressing down on Loveladdy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rogers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loveladdy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loveladdy looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (6) vs (6) Rogers
Loveladdy is looking to sweep but instead, Rogers has passed into half guard.
Loveladdy wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Loveladdy looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura but Loveladdy is defending well.
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogers 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.
Rogers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loveladdy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rogers.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogers works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (6) vs (9) Rogers
Rogers has hold of Loveladdy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Loveladdy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rogers is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Loveladdy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Loveladdy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (8) vs (9) Rogers
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Loveladdy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Loveladdy tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loveladdy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogers has his hands on Loveladdy's head, controlling the position.
Loveladdy tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Rogers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rogers, not yet.
Loveladdy pushes down on Rogers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Loveladdy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Loveladdy passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (11) vs (9) Rogers
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rogers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Loveladdy's guard! Nice work there by Rogers! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (11) vs (11) Rogers
Loveladdy is trying to keep Rogers in close.
Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loveladdy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Loveladdy.
Loveladdy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rogers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rogers trying to control but Loveladdy is working from the bottom.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Loveladdy is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Loveladdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loveladdy pulls Rogers in close to prevent any damage.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Loveladdy keeps moving.
Rogers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Loveladdy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Loveladdy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Loveladdy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Loveladdy (15) vs (11) Rogers
Rogers is looking to reverse the position.
Loveladdy trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers tries to buck Loveladdy off but Loveladdy is having none of it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Loveladdy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rogers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loveladdy but great work by Rogers. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Loveladdy (15) vs (15) Rogers
Rogers is trying to get an arm triangle but Loveladdy is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rogers working away.
Loveladdy is looking for a sweep.
Rogers advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Loveladdy (15) vs (17) Rogers
Rogers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rogers fails to move to back control.
Rogers has hold of Loveladdy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Loveladdy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rogers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Loveladdy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Loveladdy and Rogers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy can't do much from the bottom here.
Loveladdy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loveladdy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rogers has hold of Loveladdy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Loveladdy seems comfortable defending it but Rogers has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Loveladdy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Loveladdy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rogers couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Rogers!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Rogers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Unveil Loveladdy and Lin Shui. Lin Shui acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Unveil Loveladdy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shui wants a takedown but no success here.
Shui goes for a takedown in the clinch but Loveladdy prevents it.
Loveladdy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Unveil Loveladdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lin Shui.
Shui lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loveladdy (0) vs (2) Shui
Loveladdy trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loveladdy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shui has managed to get both his arms back between Loveladdy's legs - danger averted.
Loveladdy can't keep his opponent in guard - Shui advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (0) vs (5) Shui
Loveladdy is trying to get back to half guard.
Shui tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shui tries for a kimura but Loveladdy is defending well.
Shui tries to move to mount but Loveladdy blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Loveladdy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Loveladdy controls the position for a moment.
Loveladdy gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is holding on to half guard well.
Loveladdy is trying to control but can't.
Shui works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (0) vs (8) Shui
Shui controlling the pace for now.
Loveladdy is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is squirming around, avoiding Shui's attempts to control the action.
Loveladdy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shui working for a guillotine from mount but Loveladdy is in no mood to give up.
Loveladdy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Loveladdy tries to hold on but Shui pushes him away.
Shui looking to secure an arm triangle but Loveladdy defends it well.
Shui working for a submission but Loveladdy is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui wants to control the pace but Loveladdy is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shui working for a submission but Loveladdy is keeping him at bay.
Loveladdy can't escape the position.
Shui controlling his opponent.
Loveladdy is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui tries to control but Loveladdy wriggling away.
Loveladdy tries to hold on but Shui pushes him away.
Shui trying to control but Loveladdy is having none of it.
Loveladdy holds on to Shui as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Shui is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Loveladdy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shui moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Loveladdy has worked his arm free - good work by Loveladdy!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shui passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Loveladdy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Loveladdy (0) vs (10) Shui
Shui is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Loveladdy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Loveladdy shrugs it off.
Shui controlling his opponent.
Loveladdy tries to reverse the position but Shui maintains control.
Shui controlling his opponent.
Loveladdy wants to hold on but Shui pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shui looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Loveladdy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loveladdy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shui tries to pass to full mount but Loveladdy defends it.
Loveladdy looking for submissions off his back.
Loveladdy is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui wants to control but Loveladdy is keeping him busy.
Loveladdy is trying to get back to full guard.
Loveladdy is not content to let Shui control the position.
Loveladdy is in trouble now - Shui has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (0) vs (13) Shui
Loveladdy is working to get back to half guard.
Shui avoids the attempt from Loveladdy to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is trying to escape the mount.
Loveladdy is working hard here to advance position.
Shui with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Loveladdy tries to reverse the position but Shui maintains control.
Shui trying to control but Loveladdy is having none of it.
Loveladdy tries to reverse the position but Shui maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shui is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shui has hold of Loveladdy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Loveladdy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Loveladdy 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: Loveladdy (2) vs (13) Shui
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
Loveladdy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
Shui looking to control.
Loveladdy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui wants to sweep here but Loveladdy controlling him for the moment.
Loveladdy looking to pass the guard.
Shui looking for a sweep. Not yet Shui, not yet.
Shui 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: Loveladdy (2) vs (15) Shui
Shui looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Loveladdy tries to get to full guard but Shui has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is defending against the submission attempts here by Shui.
Shui is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loveladdy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loveladdy has his hands clasped together around Shui's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loveladdy tries to get to full guard but Shui has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shui wins on points by 15 to 2.
A very excited looking Lin Shui 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:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Unveil Loveladdy and Tony Boy Cojuangco. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Unveil Loveladdy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tony Boy Cojuangco!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cojuangco looks for a takedown but Loveladdy sprawls well.
Cojuangco tries to sprawl but Loveladdy drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loveladdy (2) vs (0) Cojuangco
Cojuangco tries to roll over but Loveladdy keeps him under control.
Loveladdy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cojuangco looking for submissions off his back.
Loveladdy slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy trying to control from half guard but Cojuangco is working away.
Cojuangco 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 one minute gone in the round.
Cojuangco actively working from the bottom here.
Cojuangco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Loveladdy wants to work for an arm triangle but Cojuangco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cojuangco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cojuangco tries to roll over but Loveladdy keeps him under control.
Cojuangco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loveladdy pulls his head out easily.
Loveladdy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cojuangco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loveladdy wants to work for an arm triangle but Cojuangco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Loveladdy in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is looking for a kimura but Cojuangco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Loveladdy to get the leverage.
Loveladdy is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cojuangco actively working from the bottom here.
Loveladdy is working for a submission of some sort.
Loveladdy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cojuangco actively working from the bottom here.
Loveladdy moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (5) vs (0) Cojuangco
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy trying to control the position but Cojuangco is working away.
Loveladdy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cojuangco is letting Loveladdy control him for a moment.
Loveladdy is looking to take a break and control but Cojuangco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loveladdy controls the position.
Cojuangco gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Loveladdy (7) vs (0) Cojuangco
Loveladdy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Loveladdy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cojuangco has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cojuangco tries to reverse the position but Loveladdy maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy wants to finish this one by submission but Cojuangco is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cojuangco is working to get back to half guard.
Cojuangco is squirming around, avoiding Loveladdy's attempts to control the action.
Cojuangco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Loveladdy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cojuangco is desperately trying to improve his position but Loveladdy has a good base and remains in mount.
Loveladdy controlling from the full mount.
Loveladdy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco is desperately trying to improve his position but Loveladdy has a good base and remains in mount.
Loveladdy controlling from mount.
Cojuangco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loveladdy controlling the pace for now.
Cojuangco working to try and regain half guard.
Cojuangco is still trying to improve position.
Loveladdy wants to finish this one by submission but Cojuangco is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cojuangco manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Loveladdy taking a breather here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco is looking to regain half guard here but Loveladdy keeps moving and retains side control.
Loveladdy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cojuangco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cojuangco prevents Loveladdy from moving into mount.
Cojuangco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loveladdy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cojuangco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Loveladdy taking a breather here.
Loveladdy is trying to get an arm triangle but Cojuangco is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cojuangco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cojuangco tries to improve position but can't.
Loveladdy happy to just control the position for now.
Loveladdy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cojuangco keeps working.
Cojuangco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cojuangco is not content to let Loveladdy control the position.
Cojuangco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Loveladdy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cojuangco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cojuangco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loveladdy pulls his head out easily.
Loveladdy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cojuangco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loveladdy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Loveladdy is pressing down on Cojuangco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cojuangco is holding on for now.
Loveladdy trying to control from half guard but Cojuangco is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy seems to be working for a kimura but Cojuangco defends the submission attempt.
Cojuangco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cojuangco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loveladdy pulls his head out easily.
Loveladdy passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (10) vs (0) Cojuangco
Cojuangco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loveladdy working for a submission but Cojuangco is keeping him at bay.
Cojuangco 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loveladdy pulls his head out easily.
Cojuangco looks winded!
Loveladdy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cojuangco is just riding it out for now. Loveladdy eventually gives up the hold.
Loveladdy is keen to just control but Cojuangco is a slippery customer.
Loveladdy seems to be working for a kimura but Cojuangco defends the submission attempt.
Cojuangco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cojuangco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loveladdy pulls his head out easily.
Cojuangco actively working from the bottom here.
Loveladdy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (13) vs (0) Cojuangco
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy controlling the pace for now.
Loveladdy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cojuangco is surviving well by controlling Loveladdy's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loveladdy is working for a guillotine from mount but Cojuangco frees his head quite easily.
Loveladdy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cojuangco has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Loveladdy looking to secure an arm triangle but Cojuangco defends it well.
Loveladdy wants to control the pace but Cojuangco is squirming around nicely.
Cojuangco regains half guard.
Loveladdy seems to be looking for submissions.
Cojuangco looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco wants to improve his position but Loveladdy is controlling well.
Cojuangco looking for submissions off his back.
Cojuangco actively working from the bottom here.
Loveladdy is controlling the pace.
Loveladdy wants to pass the guard but Cojuangco is defending well.
Cojuangco looking for a kimura from the bottom but Loveladdy passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (16) vs (0) Cojuangco
Loveladdy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy wants to control but Cojuangco is keeping him busy.
Loveladdy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cojuangco is trying to improve his position.
Cojuangco trying to remain calm as Loveladdy controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loveladdy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cojuangco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Loveladdy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cojuangco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loveladdy takes the fight on points by 16 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Unveil Loveladdy and Brian Jones. Jones has chosen Take my hand as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Unveil Loveladdy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Loveladdy has managed to clinch.
Loveladdy jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loveladdy (0) vs (2) Jones
Loveladdy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loveladdy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Loveladdy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Loveladdy is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Loveladdy trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loveladdy defends it well.
Loveladdy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Loveladdy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Loveladdy moves into full guard.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loveladdy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones advances to half guard.
Loveladdy is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Loveladdy is defending well.
Jones wants to take a breather but Loveladdy is having none of it.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Loveladdy trying to control but Jones postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Loveladdy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loveladdy defends it well.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loveladdy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Loveladdy.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loveladdy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Loveladdy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (2) vs (2) Jones
Loveladdy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy preventing the sweep.
Jones controlling Loveladdy's posture.
Our spies down at at SP ICON sucks donkey dick inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (2) vs (4) Jones
Loveladdy working a defensive guard here.
Loveladdy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Loveladdy keeps moving.
Loveladdy is trying to keep Jones in close.
Loveladdy keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Loveladdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loveladdy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Loveladdy is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Loveladdy is retaining full guard.
Jones passes Loveladdy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Loveladdy has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loveladdy sees it coming and defends easily.
Loveladdy is holding on to half guard well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones is thwarting Loveladdy's attempts to control the position.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Loveladdy is trying to get back to full guard.
Loveladdy is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Loveladdy trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (2) vs (7) Jones
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Loveladdy is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control but Loveladdy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Loveladdy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
Loveladdy tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones tries to control but Loveladdy wriggling away.
Jones has hold of Loveladdy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Loveladdy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loveladdy is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Loveladdy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Loveladdy is not content to let Jones control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones trying to control the action but Loveladdy is working from the bottom.
Loveladdy is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones wants to control but Loveladdy is keeping him busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Loveladdy (6) vs (7) Jones
Jones tries to escape but Loveladdy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Loveladdy looking for the choke from the back.
Loveladdy is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
Loveladdy not allowing Jones to control his hands.
Loveladdy 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, Jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Loveladdy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Loveladdy.
Jones tries to escape but Loveladdy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Loveladdy has got his arm under Jones's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Jones has spun round into Loveladdy's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (6) vs (9) Jones
Loveladdy keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones pushes down on Loveladdy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Loveladdy wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Loveladdy is defending the position.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loveladdy defends it well.
Loveladdy is looking to improve his position.
Loveladdy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loveladdy trying to control from the bottom.
Jones wants to control but Loveladdy is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 9 to 6.
Brian Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Johnson and Unveil Loveladdy. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Unveil Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Loveladdy clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Loveladdy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Loveladdy manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Johnson (0) vs (4) Loveladdy
Loveladdy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loveladdy but great work by Johnson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (4) vs (4) Loveladdy
Loveladdy is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loveladdy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Loveladdy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Loveladdy. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (4) vs (8) Loveladdy
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Loveladdy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Loveladdy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (4) vs (10) Loveladdy
Loveladdy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Loveladdy 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! Loveladdy extends the arm and Johnson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Unveil Loveladdy! |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Unveil Loveladdy and Hifives Ghost. On his way into the cage it seems that Unveil Loveladdy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Unveil Loveladdy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Unveil Loveladdy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hifives Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy tries to keep at a distance but Ghost has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ghost wants a takedown but no success here.
Ghost gets control of Loveladdy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ghost will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Loveladdy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ghost manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (0) vs (2) Ghost
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loveladdy being controlled here, momentarily.
Ghost stopping the sweep attempt from Loveladdy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost is stalling in the full guard.
Loveladdy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Loveladdy keeping full guard, as Ghost tries to pass.
Loveladdy 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: Loveladdy (2) vs (2) Ghost
Loveladdy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ghost has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ghost won't allow Loveladdy to pass to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ghost can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loveladdy trying to control but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Ghost is looking for a triangle but Loveladdy pushes his legs off easily.
Loveladdy wants to pass the guard but Ghost is keeping the position.
Ghost 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.
Loveladdy is working hard here to advance position.
Ghost looking for a guillotine here but Loveladdy defends easily.
Loveladdy looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loveladdy defends it easily.
Loveladdy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Loveladdy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ghost defends it well.
Ghost manages to get to full guard.
Loveladdy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy looking to pass the guard.
Ghost 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: Loveladdy (2) vs (4) Ghost
Ghost is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ghost is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Ghost 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Ghost tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loveladdy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Loveladdy actively working from the bottom here.
Ghost is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (2) vs (7) Ghost
Ghost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Ghost 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.
Loveladdy wants to control but Ghost is having none of it.
Ghost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ghost has control of Loveladdy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Loveladdy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Loveladdy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loveladdy is controlling an arm, preventing Ghost from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ghost controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is looking to improve his position but Ghost isn't that keen on the idea.
Ghost goes for an armbar but Loveladdy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Loveladdy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (4) vs (7) Ghost
Loveladdy won't allow Ghost to sweep him here.
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loveladdy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loveladdy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ghost dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (4) vs (9) Ghost
Ghost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Loveladdy wants to control but Ghost passes easily into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ghost prevents Loveladdy from improving his position.
Loveladdy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loveladdy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Loveladdy is defending well.
Ghost not doing much here.
Loveladdy won't allow Ghost to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ghost seems content to control.
Ghost works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (4) vs (12) Ghost
Ghost forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Loveladdy (4) vs (15) Ghost
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.
Loveladdy trying to control the action but Ghost just sinks the hooks in.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Loveladdy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Loveladdy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ghost not allowing Loveladdy to control his hands.
Ghost patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Loveladdy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ghost.
Loveladdy tries to break free.
Ghost controls the position.
Loveladdy trying to control but not successfully.
Ghost patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Loveladdy right now.
Ghost is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Loveladdy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Loveladdy trying to control but not successfully.
Ghost biding his time, controlling Loveladdy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghost working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Loveladdy is doing well to defend. Ghost seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Loveladdy is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hifives Ghost! |
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