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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Jester (ranked 20981 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senon Chavez (ranked 8649 p4p, 0 weight class). Jester kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Cure - Friday I'm In Love. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kenny Jester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Senon Chavez! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jester. Chavez drives through and clinches with Jester against the cage.
Jester tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chavez has picked Jester up - he's going for a ride! Chavez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jester (0) vs (2) Chavez Jester is looking for a sweep. Chavez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chavez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (5) Chavez Chavez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Chavez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chavez works to advance to full mount. Jester defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jester (0) vs (7) Chavez Chavez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chavez controlling the position easily from mount. Jester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chavez looking to secure an arm triangle but Jester defends it well. Jester can't escape the position.
Chavez looking to control but Jester is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Chavez controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chavez wants to take Jester's back but he can't do it this time. Chavez is still trying to improve position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jester is looking to improve his position but Chavez isn't that keen on the idea. Chavez looking to secure an arm triangle but Jester defends it well. Chavez trying to control but Jester is having none of it. Jester tries to hold on but Chavez pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chavez trying to control but Jester is having none of it. Chavez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jester is controlling an arm, preventing Chavez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jester defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chavez. Jester stops Chavez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Jester gets back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Chavez is working for a submission of some sort.
Chavez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Chavez is working for a kimura but Jester is defending it quite comfortably.
Chavez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (10) Chavez
That's five minutes gone in the round. Jester is working to get back to half guard.
Chavez avoids the attempt from Jester to control. Chavez tries to control but Jester wriggling away. Jester wants to hold on but Chavez pushes him away. Chavez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Jester is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chavez looking to secure an arm triangle but Jester defends it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Chavez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jester sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Chavez is trying to control the action in half guard but Jester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jester looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jester looking for submissions off his back. Jester is breathing heavily. Chavez trying to control from half guard but Jester is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Chavez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Chavez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Chavez content to control rather than advance. Jester is trying to get back to full guard. Chavez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Chavez wants to free his trapped foot but Jester is holding on for dear life with his legs. Chavez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Chavez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Chavez is taking a breather. Jester says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Chavez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jester sees it coming and defends easily. Chavez is trying to control the action in half guard but Jester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jester manages to get to full guard.
Chavez preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Jester has his foot on Chavez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chavez works his way back into a safe position though. Chavez controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Chavez stands and throws Jester's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (13) Chavez The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Chavez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jester is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Jester is not content to let Chavez control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Jester tries to improve position but can't. Jester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Chavez controls the position from side control. Chavez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jester knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Chavez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jester will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Chavez wants to control but Jester is keeping him busy. Jester is trying to get back to half guard. Chavez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Jester is trying to control Chavez's posture but Chavez avoids it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Chavez controls the position. Jester sneaks back into half guard. Chavez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jester wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
Chavez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Jester moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Jester keeping full guard, as Chavez tries to pass. Jester throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chavez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jester's guard. Chavez is keen to just control but Jester is a slippery customer. Jester is in trouble now - Chavez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (16) Chavez Chavez working for a submission but Jester is keeping him at bay. Jester can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Chavez trying to control but Jester is having none of it. Chavez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Jester is looking to get to half guard. Chavez controlling the position easily from mount. Jester is controlling an arm, preventing Chavez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chavez controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Chavez wins on points by 16 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1# Jason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jason wants it to stay on the feet. Jester shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jason counters with a straight right hand. A low kick from Jester misses letting Jason counter with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Kenny Jester has been cut. Jason lands a glancing blow to the side of Jester's head. Jester tries for a takedown but Jason circles away easily and Jason counters with a straight right hand. Jack Jason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Jester. Jason scores with a jab. Jester acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC# Jester is rocked! Kenny Jester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jester is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Jason doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Jester crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Jester's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Jason!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1# Jester closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Jason tried to score with a low kick but Jester checks it. Jason scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Jason. Jester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jason. Jester tries to counter by clinching up but Jason breaks away and moves out of range.#TD# Jester closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB# Jester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Jester prevents Jason from improving his position. Jason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Jester is thwarting Jason's attempts to control the position. Jester trying to control the action but Jason is working from the bottom. Jason manages to get to full guard.
Jason wants to sweep here but Jester controlling him for the moment. #T1# Jason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jester trying to control the position from guard on top but Jason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Jester drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jason! #REVB# Jester gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Jason controlling the pace. Jason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ground and pound from Jason. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Jason is trying for a kimura here. Jester looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jason wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Jason!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Jester and Larry Cucumber. Jester comes into the arena with The Cure - Friday I'm In Love blaring out of the sound system. Cucumber has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhRXn2NRiWI as his entrance music. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kenny Jester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Larry Cucumber! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Jester gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cucumber to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jester (0) vs (2) Cucumber Jester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cucumber content to stall in guard here. It looks like Cucumber 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. Jester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cucumber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Cucumber 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. Jester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cucumber defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cucumber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jester is keeping the position for now. Cucumber pushes down on Jester's leg and manages to get into half guard. Cucumber frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (5) Cucumber Jester stops Cucumber from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cucumber looking to control and managing it successfully. Cucumber is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jester has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cucumber controlling the pace for now. Cucumber fails to take his opponent's back. Jester is looking to get to half guard. Jester regains half guard. Cucumber content to control rather than advance. Jester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Cucumber content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jester looking for submissions off his back. Cucumber wants to pass to mount but Jester is defending the position. Cucumber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jester actively working from the bottom here. Cucumber content to control rather than advance. Cucumber uses his free foot to push down on Jester's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jester. Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (8) Cucumber
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jester is trying to escape the mount.
Cucumber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Cucumber moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Jester (0) vs (11) Cucumber Cucumber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jester tries to escape but Cucumber has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Cucumber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jester. Jester trying to control the hands but Cucumber breaks the grip. Cucumber tightening his grip on Jester, looking for the choke. Cucumber looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Cucumber is looking for the choke from the back position but Jester is controlling his hands well. Cucumber tightening his grip on Jester, looking for the choke. Cucumber biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jester defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cucumber tightening his grip on Jester, looking for the choke. Jester is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Jester is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Cucumber 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. Cucumber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jester knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jester for a finish. Jester defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cucumber's arms. Cucumber controlling from the back. Cucumber has the hooks in. Jester is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Cucumber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jester knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jester for a finish. Jester tries to escape but Cucumber has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Jester is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cucumber is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jester defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Jester tries to escape the position.
Cucumber is persistently looking for the submission but Jester is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Jester's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Cucumber is persistently looking for the submission but Jester is defending it well.
Cucumber is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cucumber looking for the RNC. Jester is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jester breaks Cucumber's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jester (2) vs (11) Cucumber Cucumber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cucumber looks winded! Cucumber looking for a sweep. Not yet Cucumber, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Jester wants to control from the top but Cucumber keeps moving. Jester thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cucumber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jester defends it easily. Jester trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom. Cucumber working for a triangle but Jester defends it easily.
Jester tries to free his leg and advance position but Cucumber is retaining full guard. Jester is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cucumber has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jester is looking to defend but Cucumber has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jester! Cucumber pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jester taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Larry Cucumber! A very excited looking Larry Cucumber 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 17 (135lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Bishoff and Kenny Jester. Bishoff's entrance music is Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing. A fine choice. Jester has chosen The Cure - Friday I'm In Love as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Gary Bishoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kenny Jester! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Bishoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Jester. Jester gets slowly back to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jester is defended easily by Bishoff. Jester misses with a takedown attempt - Bishoff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gary Bishoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Jester. Jester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bishoff counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bishoff. Bishoff has picked Jester up - he's going for a ride! Bishoff dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bishoff (2) vs (0) Jester Bishoff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Bishoff is working hard here to advance position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bishoff is looking for a kimura here.
Jester trying to hold on to Bishoff's head to control him but Bishoff postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jester looking for submissions off his back. Jester won't allow Bishoff to pass to mount. Bishoff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jester on the ground. Jester gets back to full guard.
Jester has his feet on Bishoff's thighs here. He's pushed Bishoff off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bishoff screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Jester! |
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXIV
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Jester gets the takedown into side control. #SUB# Jester is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asahara has escaped the position, nice work there. Asahara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jester wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Jester tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Jester thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Jester looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Asahara is looking to regain half guard here but Jester keeps moving and retains side control. Asahara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Jester wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asahara, who protects the arm well. #T1# Asahara isn't going anywhere.#SUB# Jester is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asahara has escaped the position, nice work there. Jester working away. Asahara is looking for a sweep. Asahara struggling a bit here.#SUB# Jester is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asahara has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Jester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Asahara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2# Asahara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jester wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Jester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Asahara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Asahara can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Jester wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asahara, who protects the arm well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Asahara struggling a bit here.#T3# Asahara is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Jester thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Asahara lands with an elbow strike from the bottom. Asahara is looking to regain half guard here but Jester keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Jester wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asahara, who protects the arm well. Jester working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Jester tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4# Asahara is not content to let Jester control the position. #SUB# Jester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Asahara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Jester trying to control the position but Asahara is working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Jester has hold of Asahara's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Asahara seems comfortable defending it but Jester has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Asahara is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Asahara is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jester couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenny Jester!
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXII
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Jester closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Asahara quickly recovers to half guard. Asahara is trying is best to control the position here. Jester is keen to just control but Asahara is a slippery customer. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Jester seems to be working for a kimura but Asahara defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Jester is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Asahara is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenny Jester!
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Event:
OFC 246: New Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1# Jester fails with the takedown#TD# and Schippers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jester! Schippers working the ground and pound. Jester is looking to reverse the position. Jester takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schippers lands a nice forearm strike. Jester takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC# Jester is rocked! Schippers scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jester is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Schippers can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bas Schippers!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Jester and Haislan Garcia. Jester kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Cure - Friday I'm In Love. Kenny Jester has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kenny Jester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Haislan Garcia! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Jester, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jester shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Garcia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jester (0) vs (2) Garcia Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Jester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Garcia is looking to advance position but Jester won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily. Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Jester is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jester won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jester looking for submissions off his back. Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Jester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily. Garcia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jester is in trouble now - Garcia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (5) Garcia Garcia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jester is holding on tight.
Garcia looking for a guillotine from mount but Jester is having none of it. Jester looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Garcia controlling from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Garcia working for a guillotine from mount but Jester is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Garcia avoids the attempt from Jester to control. Garcia working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Jester looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Garcia! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Haislan Garcia! |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marko Salo and Kenny Jester. Salo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2Pac - Changes ft. Talent. Jester comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Cure - Friday I'm In Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marko Salo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenny Jester! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Jester has a takedown stuffed. No luck for Jester with that takedown attempt. Salo 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: Salo (2) vs (0) Jester Salo is looking to take a break and control but Jester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Salo is pressing down on Jester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jester is holding on for now. Salo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jester on the ground. Salo seems to be looking for submissions.
Jester looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jester keeps working. Salo is working for a kimura but Jester is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jester is pressing down on Salo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Jester has his feet on Salo's thighs here. He's pushed Salo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Salo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Jester! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Maddox gets caught flat footed, as Jester shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Maddox throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maddox is keeping the position for now. Jester postures up.
Jester controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Jester passes Maddox's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB# Maddox looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Jester is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Jester gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2# Jester shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1##SUB# Maddox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maddox swivels though and keeps the full guard. Maddox working a defensive guard here.
Jester stands up over Maddox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Maddox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jester is one step ahead there. Maddox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2# Jester trying to control the position.
Jester working a defensive guard but Maddox manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jester is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maddox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Jester works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3# Jester wants to stand but Maddox is controlling the position. #SUB2# Jester working for a triangle but Maddox defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Maddox won't allow Jester to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Maddox is sitting in close to Jester's body. Jester has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Maddox is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Maddox is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jester.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kenny Jester!
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