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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Bishoff (ranked 21692 p4p, 0 weight class) and John John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishoff comes to the cage accompanied by Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing. John John is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Gary Bishoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John John!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
John misses with a takedown attempt - Bishoff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bishoff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bishoff gets control of John's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bishoff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bishoff managing to control the position.
Bishoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bishoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John looking to sit in guard and control but Bishoff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (2) vs (0) John
John can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bishoff controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John keeping moving, preventing Bishoff from controlling successfully.
Bishoff controlling from the top position.
Bishoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishoff defends well.
Bishoff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bishoff advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (5) vs (0) John
Bishoff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bishoff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John being controlled for a moment.
John is not content to let Bishoff control the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is trying to get an arm triangle but John is defending well.
Bishoff is trying to get an arm triangle but John is defending well.
John regains half guard.
Bishoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff wants to control but John is keeping him busy.
Bishoff passes into side control, despite John's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (8) vs (0) John
John tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bishoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
John struggling a bit here.
John seems a little lost for a moment, as Bishoff dominates the positioning.
John struggling a bit here.
Bishoff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is looking to take a break and control but John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bishoff goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, John has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bishoff but great work by John. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bishoff (8) vs (4) John
John trying to control the action but Bishoff is working from the bottom.
John advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bishoff (8) vs (6) John
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff tries to lock up and control but John gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
John wants to control the pace but Bishoff is squirming around nicely.
John is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bishoff to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bishoff shrugs it off.
Bishoff holds on to John around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
John prevents Bishoff from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
John tries to control but Bishoff wriggling away.
Bishoff tries to improve his position but instead John has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bishoff (8) vs (9) John
Bishoff is really stuck here.
Bishoff trying to control but not successfully.
Will John go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
John is hanging on to Bishoff's back as he tries to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
John tries to get the hooks in deep but Bishoff pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishoff is in bad spot here.
John working for a choke but Bishoff is defending well.
Bishoff is keeping busy.
Bishoff tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling John's hands.
You can see the frustration on Bishoff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bishoff manages to reverse the position and now he's in John's guard. Nice work there by Bishoff.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (10) vs (9) John
Bishoff trying to move into half guard but instead John has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (10) vs (11) John
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and John defends well.
Bishoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bishoff is trying to control the position but John postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
John is pushing down on Bishoff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bishoff is fighting to maintain full guard but John has managed to sneak the leg through.
John trying to control from half guard but Bishoff is working away.
Well, if John is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bishoff keeping hold of John's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John is pressing down on Bishoff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bishoff is holding on for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
John is taking a breather. Bishoff 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.
Bishoff trying to hold on to John's head to control him but John postures up.
Bishoff controlling the position for now.
John is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bishoff! Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (10) vs (14) John
John has hold of Bishoff's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bishoff manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bishoff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
John prevents Bishoff from getting the reversal.
Bishoff wants to control but John is having none of it.
Bishoff is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bishoff is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
John wins on points by 14 to 10. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Bishoff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chreme falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Bishoff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chreme is wriggling around but Bishoff manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Bishoff content to control rather than advance.
Bishoff seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chreme for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bishoff working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bishoff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chreme!
Bishoff tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chreme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Bishoff looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bishoff takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SU#
Bishoff gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bishoff misses the shot to the body.
Chreme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Chreme does no damage. #TD#
Bishoff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chreme is looking to stand back up but Bishoff counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chreme.
Chreme looks winded!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bishoff has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chreme defend it? Bishoff steps over the head and cranks it - Chreme is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bishoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gary Bishoff!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Bishoff slaps away a takedown attempt from Heikkinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Bishoff instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishoff.
Bishoff tries to circle away but Heikkinen has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Heikkinen breaks the clinch.
Heikkinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bishoff but Bishoff pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Bishoff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Heikkinen was covering up waiting for the punch and Bishoff finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen is trying to control the position but Bishoff postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heikkinen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Bishoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bishoff is working Heikkinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bishoff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bishoff wanted to stand there but Heikkinen had control of the position.
Bishoff throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bishoff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Bishoff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Heikkinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Heikkinen has his feet on Bishoff's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Bishoff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bishoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heikkinen wants to get back to his feet.
Bishoff stalling.
Bishoff wants to stand up but Heikkinen is controlling the position.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bishoff trying to pass the guard but Heikkinen defending well.
Bishoff perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bishoff lands a nice short elbow.
Bishoff content to control rather than advance.
Heikkinen is trying to control but Bishoff passes into side control!
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bishoff remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Heikkinen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bishoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heikkinen keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heikkinen connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Gary Bishoff has been cut.
Bishoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heikkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heikkinen tries to counter by clinching up but Bishoff breaks away and moves out of range.
Heikkinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bishoff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Bishoff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Bishoff clinches. #TD2#
Bishoff jumps guard and drags Heikkinen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bishoff holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Bishoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heikkinen throwing strikes from guard but Bishoff blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen postures up.
#SUB2#
Bishoff looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Heikkinen has picked Bishoff up and slammed him! Bishoff can't keep hold of the triangle and Heikkinen manages to pass to side control!
Bishoff is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Bishoff gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bishoff tries to reverse the position but Heikkinen maintains control.
Bishoff avoids a series of strikes thrown by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lands a couple of good shots and Bishoff has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bishoff tries to escape but Heikkinen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bishoff rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bishoff is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Bishoff is looking to control Heikkinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bishoff avoid being mounted?
Heikkinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bishoff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bishoff is looking for a sweep. Heikkinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heikkinen trying to mount his opponent but Bishoff defends it.
Heikkinen is controlling the pace.
Bishoff wants to control but Heikkinen is keeping busy.
#T3#
Bishoff gets back to full guard.
Heikkinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heikkinen is looking to take a break and control but Bishoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heikkinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bishoff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bishoff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bishoff is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bishoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bishoff controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sebastian Heikkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Bishoff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bishoff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Heikkinen to the ground. Bishoff is now in Heikkinen's guard.
Bishoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bishoff is pushing down on Heikkinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heikkinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Bishoff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bishoff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Bishoff is working for a kimura but Heikkinen is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bishoff is looking for a kimura but Heikkinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bishoff to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen is trying to stand back up but Bishoff is controlling him
#T1#
Bishoff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heikkinen trying to control here.
Bishoff tries to pass to full mount but Heikkinen defends it.
Bishoff content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bishoff throws a strike but Heikkinen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bishoff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bishoff trying to stand up but can't free himself from Heikkinen's guard.
Heikkinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heikkinen.
Bishoff tries to counter with a clinch but Heikkinen shakes him off and moves away.
Nice body kick there by Heikkinen.#T3##TD2#
Bishoff dives in and scores a takedown into Heikkinen's guard.
Bishoff throwing strikes but missing.
Heikkinen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Heikkinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bishoff controls the pace.
Heikkinen keeping moving, preventing Bishoff from controlling successfully. #T4#
Heikkinen is trying to hold Bishoff in close to prevent damage but Bishoff has managed to pass into half guard.
Bishoff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bishoff scoring with strikes but Heikkinen is staying in there.
Bishoff looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishoff lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Bishoff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bishoff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bishoff!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Bishoff (ranked 21551 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Alvbris (ranked 4653 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bishoff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing. Alvbris has chosen Slayer - Bloodline as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Gary Bishoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Casper Alvbris!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alvbris has managed to clinch.
Bishoff pulls guard.
Bishoff pulls Alvbris in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvbris from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bishoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvbris manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (2) vs (0) Alvbris
Alvbris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bishoff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bishoff seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvbris looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bishoff has picked Alvbris up and slammed him! Alvbris can't keep hold of the triangle and Bishoff manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (5) vs (0) Alvbris
Alvbris is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishoff goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alvbris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bishoff's guard! Nice work there by Alvbris! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (5) vs (2) Alvbris
Bishoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvbris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvbris is pushing down on Bishoff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bishoff is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvbris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bishoff trying to control but Alvbris postures up.
Bishoff is not content to let Alvbris control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bishoff tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alvbris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Casper Alvbris! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kevin Jason (ranked 21626 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Bishoff (ranked 21566 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason's entrance music is G-Eazy - I Mean It ft. Remo. A fine choice. Bishoff has chosen Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Jason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Gary Bishoff!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bishoff has Jason up against the cage in a clinch.
Bishoff pulls guard successfully.
Jason is sitting in close to Bishoff's body. Bishoff has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jason is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jason is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bishoff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gary Bishoff! |
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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:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Bishoff and Carlito Brigante. Bishoff comes to the cage accompanied by Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing. Carlito Brigante is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gary Bishoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carlito Brigante!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bishoff clinches up against the cage.
Bishoff ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bishoff no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bishoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brigante is one step ahead there.
Brigante trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brigante postures up.
Brigante not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bishoff working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brigante is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bishoff is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bishoff has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (2) vs (0) Brigante
Bishoff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brigante looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brigante looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brigante! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bishoff (2) vs (4) Brigante
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishoff wants to control but Brigante postures up.
Bishoff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brigante wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bishoff manages to get back to half guard.
Bishoff actively working from the bottom here.
Bishoff wants to improve his position but Brigante is controlling well.
Bishoff wants to control but Brigante is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante wants to take a breather but Bishoff is having none of it.
Brigante controlling the action here.
Bishoff manages to get to full guard.
Brigante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishoff keeping moving, preventing Brigante from controlling successfully.
Bishoff working a defensive guard but Brigante manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (2) vs (7) Brigante
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigante controlling the position from side mount.
Bishoff gets back to half guard.
Brigante wants to free his trapped foot but Bishoff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bishoff is looking for a sweep. Brigante is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brigante is keen to just control but Bishoff is a slippery customer.
Brigante might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bishoff haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigante moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (2) vs (10) Brigante
Bishoff is trying to get back to half guard.
Bishoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bishoff struggling a bit here.
Brigante tries to advance to mount but Bishoff denies him.
Bishoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is not content to let Brigante control the position.
Brigante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bishoff, who protects the arm well.
Bishoff is trying to control Brigante's posture but Brigante avoids it.
Brigante looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is trying to control Brigante's posture but Brigante avoids it.
Bishoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brigante tries for a kimura but Bishoff is defending well.
Brigante thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bishoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is trying to control Brigante's posture but Brigante avoids it.
Brigante has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bishoff (2) vs (12) Brigante
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brigante tries to control but Bishoff wriggling away.
Bishoff working to try and regain half guard.
Bishoff is squirming around, avoiding Brigante's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff can't escape the position.
Brigante trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bishoff is looking to improve his position but Brigante isn't that keen on the idea.
Brigante sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bishoff tries to hold on but Brigante postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bishoff is working hard here to advance position.
Brigante controlling the pace for now.
Bishoff is looking to get to half guard.
Brigante wants to control the pace but Bishoff is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff tries to hold on but Brigante postures up.
Brigante can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bishoff is looking to escape.
Brigante content just to control the position here.
Bishoff is trying to escape the mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff wants to hold on but Brigante pushes him away.
Brigante controlling from mount.
Bishoff is desperately trying to improve his position but Brigante has a good base and remains in mount.
Brigante trying to control but Bishoff is having none of it.
Bishoff tries to lock up and control but Brigante gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Bishoff is looking to improve his position but Brigante isn't that keen on the idea.
Bishoff is squirming around, avoiding Brigante's attempts to control the action.
Brigante is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brigante throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bishoff has his hands clasped together but Brigante breaks the hold and Bishoff is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Brigante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlito Brigante!
Carlito Brigante looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Chester Jones you little bitch im coming for you, you cant hide anymore stop protecting him Roco Milstown give me the title shot
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Bishoff and Yeon-Jin Choi. Chooooooooon! I think Bishoff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing. Choi has chosen Keith Ape - Psycho as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yeon-Jin Choi enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gary Bishoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yeon-Jin Choi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Choi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bishoff (0) vs (2) Choi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishoff is looking to improve his position.
Choi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bishoff won't allow Choi to pass to mount.
Bishoff is trying to maintain the position but Choi is very close to passing his half guard.
Choi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bishoff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bishoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bishoff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Choi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (2) vs (2) Choi
Bishoff wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishoff is stalling in the full guard.
Choi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Choi trying to control the position here.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Bishoff from controlling successfully.
Choi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bishoff has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Choi is pressing down on Bishoff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Choi managing to control the position.
Choi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (2) vs (4) Choi
Choi looking to pass the guard.
Choi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bishoff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (4) vs (4) Choi
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bishoff has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (7) vs (4) Choi
Choi looking for a sweep but Bishoff has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bishoff (9) vs (4) Choi
Choi is squirming around, avoiding Bishoff's attempts to control the action.
Choi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bishoff (12) vs (4) Choi
Choi tries to escape but Bishoff has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bishoff is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Choi is defending well though. Bishoff let's go of the attempt for now.
Bishoff is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Choi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi is really stuck here.
Choi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Choi is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishoff is looking to take a break and control but Choi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Choi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bishoff preventing the sweep.
Choi has Bishoff pulled in close to control his posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Choi trying to control the position.
Bishoff stopping the sweep attempt from Choi.
Choi wants to hit a switch here but Bishoff passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Choi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (15) vs (4) Choi
Bishoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Choi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bishoff (18) vs (4) Choi
Choi breaks Bishoff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (18) vs (6) Choi
Choi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishoff is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Choi preventing the sweep.
Bishoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bishoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Choi wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
Choi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Choi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Choi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (18) vs (9) Choi
Choi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Forest Hill Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Choi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bishoff is not content to let Choi control the position.
Bishoff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Choi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bishoff (22) vs (9) Choi
I really don't envy Choi right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is persistently looking for the submission but Choi is defending it well.
Bishoff is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Choi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Choi wants to escape the position.
Choi fending off the submission attempt from Bishoff.
Bishoff is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Choi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Choi is trying to control but can't.
Choi is refusing to be controlled, as Bishoff sits in half guard.
Choi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Choi working a defensive guard here.
Bishoff trying to control but Choi is working from the bottom.
Bishoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bishoff preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Choi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bishoff has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (25) vs (9) Choi
Choi tries to bench press Bishoff off him but Bishoff keeps the position.
Bishoff is looking to take a break and control but Choi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Choi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bishoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bishoff is looking to take a break and control but Choi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Choi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bishoff presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bishoff (27) vs (9) Choi
Choi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff working for a submission but Choi is keeping him at bay.
Choi can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Choi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Choi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Choi tries to roll over but Bishoff keeps him under control.
Bishoff content to control rather than advance.
Choi is looking to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Choi trying to control from the bottom.
Bishoff prevents Choi from improving his position.
Choi is looking to control Bishoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Choi avoid being mounted?
Choi wants to improve his position but Bishoff is controlling well.
Bishoff trying to control from half guard but Choi is working away.
Choi trying to hold on to Bishoff's head to control him but Bishoff postures up.
Choi tries to roll over but Bishoff keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Choi is trying to maintain the position but Bishoff is very close to passing his half guard.
Choi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Choi.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Bishoff from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff won't allow Choi to sweep him here.
Choi keeps trying to improve his position.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Bishoff from controlling successfully.
Bishoff postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choi has his hands on Bishoff's head, controlling the position.
Choi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bishoff is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gerard Placebo and Gary Bishoff. Placebo's entrance music is Placebo - Battle For The Sun. A fine choice. Bishoff has chosen Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gerard Placebo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Gary Bishoff!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bishoff gets a clinch.
Placebo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bishoff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Placebo wants to take the fight to the mat but Bishoff manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bishoff jumps guard and drags Placebo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bishoff trying to control the position here.
Bishoff trying to control the position.
Bishoff has his foot on Placebo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Placebo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bishoff holds on and takes a little breather.
Bishoff working for a triangle but Placebo defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bishoff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Placebo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Placebo has gone for a leg lock! Bishoff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Placebo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Placebo (0) vs (2) Bishoff
Placebo is trying to control the position but Bishoff postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Placebo keeping moving, preventing Bishoff from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishoff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bishoff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bishoff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Placebo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishoff has managed to get both his arms back between Placebo's legs - danger averted.
Bishoff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Placebo has his foot on Bishoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bishoff works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Placebo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bishoff sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bishoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Placebo is keeping the position for now.
Placebo looking to control.
Bishoff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Placebo's guard.
Bishoff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Placebo tries to roll over but Bishoff keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Placebo is working hard here to advance position.
Bishoff is trying to control. Placebo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Placebo gets full guard.
Placebo keeping moving, preventing Bishoff from controlling successfully.
Bishoff seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Placebo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bishoff escapes and throws Placebo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Placebo (0) vs (5) Bishoff
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Placebo is not content to let Bishoff control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bishoff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bishoff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bishoff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Placebo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bishoff's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Placebo is concentrating on defense, preventing Bishoff from advancing position.
Placebo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishoff pulls his head out easily.
Placebo actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Placebo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bishoff not doing much here.
Bishoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Placebo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bishoff is taking a breather. Placebo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff seems to be working for a kimura but Placebo defends the submission attempt.
Placebo wants to control but Bishoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Placebo is trying to maintain the position but Bishoff is very close to passing his half guard.
Placebo is pressing down on Bishoff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bishoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Placebo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bishoff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Placebo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Placebo trying to keep a closed guard but Bishoff is proving a slippery customer.
Placebo wants to hit a switch here but Bishoff passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Placebo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Placebo (0) vs (8) Bishoff
Placebo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bishoff wants to control the pace but Placebo is squirming around nicely.
Placebo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Placebo (0) vs (11) Bishoff
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Placebo wants to escape the position.
Placebo showing good submission defense here.
Placebo trying to control the position but Bishoff manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Placebo right now.
Bishoff 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, Placebo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff not allowing Placebo to control his hands.
Bishoff trying to control momentarily.
Bishoff is not going to allow Placebo to sit and survive in this position.
Placebo fending off the submission attempt from Bishoff.
What can Placebo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Will Bishoff go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Placebo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bishoff not allowing Placebo to control his hands.
Placebo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Placebo wants to hold on but Bishoff pushes him away.
Placebo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bishoff.
Placebo is squirming around, avoiding Bishoff's attempts to control the action.
Bishoff controlling the pace for now.
Bishoff working for a guillotine from mount but Placebo is in no mood to give up.
Placebo is looking to improve his position but Bishoff isn't that keen on the idea.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Placebo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Placebo wants to improve his position but Bishoff is controlling well.
Placebo gets full guard.
Placebo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishoff is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Placebo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Bishoff and Jake Stevens. Bishoff comes into the arena with Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing blaring out of the sound system. Stevens has chosen Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gary Bishoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Bishoff. No joy for Stevens on that attempt.
Bishoff clinches.
Bishoff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stevens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bishoff is defending well.
Stevens is pressed up against the cage. Bishoff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevens down to the mat. Stevens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bishoff shoots in but Stevens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bishoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishoff takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens is trying to trip Bishoff. He has hold of a leg but Bishoff is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stevens persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bishoff (0) vs (2) Stevens
Stevens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bishoff trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishoff keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Bishoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff seems keen to control Stevens's posture.
Bishoff is trying to keep Stevens in close.
Bishoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bishoff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Bishoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bishoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevens content to stall in guard here.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bishoff working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controlling from the top position.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Bishoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bishoff keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Bishoff working a defensive guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bishoff is trying to keep Stevens in close.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
Stevens drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bishoff dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (2) vs (2) Stevens
Bishoff wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens has control of Bishoff's left arm, preventing Bishoff from doing any damage.
Stevens is looking for a triangle but Bishoff pushes his legs off easily.
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bishoff wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Bishoff is proving a slippery customer.
Bishoff won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
Bishoff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevens controls Bishoff momentarily but Bishoff frees himself.
Bishoff trying to move into half guard but instead Stevens has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (2) vs (4) Stevens
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bishoff pulls Stevens in close to prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
Stevens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bishoff haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stevens is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bishoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bishoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bishoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
Stevens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bishoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but Bishoff is working from the bottom.
Stevens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevens wins on points by 4 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jason Weeks and Gary Bishoff. Weeks comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Somebody Someone. Bishoff has chosen Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jason Weeks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gary Bishoff!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Bishoff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Bishoff tries to counter it with a takedown but Weeks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bishoff doesn't manage to clinch there - Weeks circles away.
Weeks fails with the takedown
and Bishoff counters by moving into the clinch.
Bishoff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Weeks uses from the top position.
Bishoff keeping moving, preventing Weeks from controlling successfully.
Bishoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weeks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weeks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bishoff is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks trying to control but Bishoff is working from the bottom.
Bishoff is trying to keep Weeks in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bishoff holds on and takes a little breather.
Weeks wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
Weeks preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
Bishoff keeping full guard, as Weeks tries to pass.
Bishoff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weeks passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Weeks (3) vs (0) Bishoff
Bishoff tries to buck Weeks off but Weeks is having none of it.
Weeks trying to control the action but Bishoff is working from the bottom.
Bishoff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Weeks off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Weeks (3) vs (4) Bishoff
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff biding his time, controlling Weeks.
Bishoff looking to break Weeks's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Weeks remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bishoff will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Weeks is really stuck here.
Weeks just trying to survive but Bishoff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Weeks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bishoff 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, Weeks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Weeks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Weeks for a finish.
Bishoff gets his hands free as Weeks looks to control.
Weeks wants to escape the position.
Weeks fending off the submission attempt from Bishoff.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff looking for the RNC.
Weeks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Weeks holding both Bishoff 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bishoff not allowing Weeks to control his hands.
Bishoff trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Weeks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bishoff.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Weeks fending off the submission attempt from Bishoff.
Weeks fending off the submission attempt from Bishoff.
Weeks is trying to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Weeks trying to control the hands but Bishoff breaks the grip.
Bishoff has good solid back control here.
Weeks breaks Bishoff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Weeks (5) vs (4) Bishoff
Weeks is breathing heavily.
Weeks trying to control but Bishoff is working from the bottom.
Bishoff has his hands on Weeks's head, controlling the position.
Bishoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Weeks looking to pass the guard.
Bishoff is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bishoff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff looking for a guillotine here but Weeks defends easily.
Bishoff seems keen to control Weeks's posture.
Bishoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bishoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bishoff is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Weeks (5) vs (6) Bishoff
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff looking to pass the guard.
Weeks wants to sweep but no luck.
Weeks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishoff defends it easily.
Weeks trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Weeks being controlled here, momentarily.
Bishoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weeks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishoff defends well.
Bishoff controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bishoff 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.
Weeks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff pushing down on Weeks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Bishoff seems content to control.
Bishoff trying to mount his opponent but Weeks defends it.
Well, if Bishoff is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishoff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Weeks! Score +3 for passing guard: Weeks (5) vs (9) Bishoff
And that's the end of the fight!
Bishoff wins on points by 9 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Bishoff and Tim Tom. Tom has chosen Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire as his entrance music. Tim Tom has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Gary Bishoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tim Tom!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tom has his takedown stuffed
and Bishoff counters by moving into the clinch.
Tom drags the fight down to the ground.
Bishoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bishoff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bishoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tom is keeping the position for now.
Tom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bishoff wants to pass the guard but Tom is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishoff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tom has his foot on Bishoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bishoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Tom working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishoff slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bishoff seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tom for as long as he can get away with.
Tom has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bishoff is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tom. Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (3) vs (0) Tom
Bishoff is trying to get an arm triangle but Tom is defending well.
Tom is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tom gets back to full guard.
Bishoff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishoff has managed to get both his arms back between Tom's legs - danger averted.
Bishoff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bishoff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bishoff passes into half guard.
Bishoff stalling.
Bishoff 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishoff pulls his head out easily.
Tom looking for submissions off his back.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishoff pulls his head out easily.
Bishoff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tom has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bishoff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tom defends it well.
Bishoff seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bishoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tom is looking to control Bishoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tom avoid being mounted?
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishoff pulls his head out easily.
Bishoff trying to mount his opponent but Tom defends it.
Bishoff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tom is trying to control but can't.
Tom tries to roll over but Bishoff keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bishoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tom looking for a triangle here. Bishoff is fighting it but it looks tight! Tom pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bishoff is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Tom! |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josh Selerio and Gary Bishoff. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 0 losses; Josh Selerio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gary Bishoff!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bishoff darts in and clinches Selerio up against the cage.
Selerio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bishoff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Selerio to the mat. Selerio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Selerio (0) vs (2) Bishoff
Bishoff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bishoff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bishoff seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Selerio looking for a sweep. Not yet Selerio, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishoff wants to control from the top but Selerio keeps moving.
Bishoff looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishoff advances to half guard.
Selerio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Selerio tries to get to full guard but Bishoff has control of the leg.
Bishoff controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selerio wants to control but Bishoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bishoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Selerio is not content to let Bishoff control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selerio tries to roll over but Bishoff keeps him under control.
Bishoff is pressing down on Selerio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Selerio is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Bishoff seems content to control.
Selerio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff controlling the pace.
Selerio is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishoff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Selerio trying to control here.
Bishoff is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Selerio wants to improve his position but Bishoff is controlling well.
Bishoff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Selerio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selerio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bishoff in particular looking to stall.
Bishoff is keen to just control but Selerio is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is taking a breather. Selerio 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.
Selerio is refusing to be controlled, as Bishoff sits in half guard.
Bishoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Selerio is looking for a sweep. Bishoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bishoff not doing much here.
Let's hope that Bishoff 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Selerio tries to get to full guard but Bishoff has control of the leg.
Bishoff maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Selerio could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bishoff has cracked it and Selerio is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bishoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gary Bishoff! |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diego Alvarioz and Gary Bishoff. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Alvarioz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gary Bishoff!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bishoff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarioz wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvarioz is trying to drag Bishoff to the mat but Bishoff just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bishoff gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alvarioz regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarioz (0) vs (2) Bishoff
Alvarioz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishoff is aware though and is defending well.
Bishoff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bishoff forces his way into half guard.
Bishoff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishoff sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishoff tries to pass to full mount but Alvarioz defends it.
Alvarioz is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bishoff has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bishoff pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Alvarioz is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bishoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Bishoff! |
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