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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max (ranked 21803 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bikermann (ranked 21501 p4p, 0 weight class). Bikermann has chosen Metallica - Whiskey in the jar as his entrance music. Karl Max 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mike Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Max is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bikermann's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (0) Bikermann
Bikermann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Max is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bikermann defends it well.
Max wants to work for an arm triangle but Bikermann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bikermann looking for submissions off his back.
Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Max pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Max is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max wants to control but Bikermann is keeping him busy.
Max controlling the pace.
Max is looking to advance position but Bikermann won't allow it.
Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Max pulls his head out easily.
Max passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bikermann! Score +3 for passing guard: Max (5) vs (0) Bikermann
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is working to get back to half guard.
Bikermann is still trying to improve position.
Max controlling the pace for now.
Max has hold of Bikermann's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bikermann manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Max controlling from mount.
Max is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bikermann has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bikermann is squirming around, avoiding Max's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is desperately trying to improve his position but Max has a good base and remains in mount.
Bikermann is squirming around, avoiding Max's attempts to control the action.
Bikermann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Max moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Max (8) vs (0) Bikermann
Max has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bikermann is defending well but eventually Max manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bikermann has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Max! |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Bikermann (ranked 21528 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Machado (ranked 4614 p4p, 210 weight class). Bikermann comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Whiskey in the jar. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mike Bikermann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paco Machado!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Machado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bikermann has picked Machado up - he's going for a ride! Bikermann dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bikermann (2) vs (0) Machado
Machado wants to improve his position but Bikermann is controlling well.
Machado is looking to control Bikermann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machado avoid being mounted?
Bikermann has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Machado defend it? Bikermann steps over the head and cranks it - Machado is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bikermann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Bikermann! |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Bikermann (ranked 21636 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Jason (ranked 21489 p4p, 0 weight class). Bikermann comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Whiskey in the jar. Jason has chosen G-Eazy - I Mean It ft. Remo as his entrance music. Kevin Jason is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mike Bikermann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Kevin Jason!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bikermann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jason as he avoids it easily.
Bikermann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jason as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bikermann is defended easily by Jason.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bikermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jason is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bikermann can't fight it off and eventually Jason manages to take the fight to the floor. Bikermann looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bikermann (0) vs (2) Jason
Jason is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bikermann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jason is aware though and is defending well.
Bikermann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jason trying to control the position from guard on top but Bikermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jason trying to control but Bikermann is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jason is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bikermann has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jason is looking to defend but Bikermann has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jason! Bikermann pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jason taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Bikermann! |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sung Miyamoto and Mike Bikermann. Miyamoto's entrance music is Placebo - Kitty Litter. A fine choice. Bikermann has chosen Metallica - Whiskey in the jar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike Bikermann is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sung Miyamoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyamoto pushes Bikermann up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyamoto lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyamoto (2) vs (0) Bikermann
Bikermann keeping moving, preventing Miyamoto from controlling successfully.
Miyamoto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bikermann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bikermann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bikermann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miyamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miyamoto drops back looking for a leg! Bikermann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bikermann manages to kick Miyamoto off! Miyamoto jumps back into Bikermann's guard.
Miyamoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miyamoto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bikermann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bikermann has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyamoto (2) vs (2) Bikermann
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bikermann defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bikermann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bikermann trying to control but Miyamoto is working from the bottom.
Bikermann drops back looking for a leg! Miyamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miyamoto manages to kick Bikermann off! Bikermann jumps back into Miyamoto's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bikermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bikermann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bikermann trying to control but Miyamoto is working from the bottom.
Bikermann drops back looking for a leg! Miyamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miyamoto manages to kick Bikermann off! Bikermann jumps back into Miyamoto's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bikermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miyamoto looking for a guillotine here but Bikermann defends easily.
Miyamoto has his foot on Bikermann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bikermann works his way back into a safe position though.
Bikermann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miyamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bikermann manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyamoto (4) vs (2) Bikermann
Miyamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miyamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto 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.
Bikermann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bikermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miyamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miyamoto 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.
Miyamoto wants to control from the top but Bikermann keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bikermann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bikermann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bikermann! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyamoto (4) vs (6) Bikermann
Miyamoto is looking for a sweep.
Miyamoto is working hard here to advance position.
Miyamoto is not content to let Bikermann control the position.
Bikermann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miyamoto has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto is trying to get back to half guard.
Miyamoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Miyamoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyamoto is not content to let Bikermann control the position.
You can see the frustration on Miyamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto is trying to improve his position.
Bikermann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miyamoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miyamoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Miyamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bikermann is trying to get an arm triangle but Miyamoto is defending well.
Miyamoto is looking to regain half guard here but Bikermann keeps moving and retains side control.
Bikermann working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto tries to improve position but can't.
Miyamoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miyamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bikermann pulls his head out easily.
Bikermann 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.
Miyamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miyamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miyamoto wants to control but Bikermann is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miyamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bikermann.
Miyamoto is looking to improve his position.
Miyamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bikermann pulls his head out easily.
Miyamoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bikermann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bikermann's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyamoto (8) vs (6) Bikermann
Miyamoto tightening his grip on Bikermann, looking for the choke.
Bikermann tries to escape but Miyamoto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Miyamoto looking for the choke from the back.
Miyamoto looking for the choke but no joy.
Bikermann rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyamoto pulls his head out easily.
Miyamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bikermann defends it well.
Bikermann is looking for a sweep. Miyamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bikermann looks winded!
Miyamoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Miyamoto seems to be looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bikermann sees it coming and defends easily.
Miyamoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bikermann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miyamoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bikermann wants to get back to full guard.
Miyamoto wants to control but Bikermann is keeping him busy.
Miyamoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Miyamoto seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miyamoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bikermann sees it coming and defends easily.
Bikermann actively working from the bottom here.
Bikermann looking for submissions off his back.
Miyamoto wants to control but Bikermann is keeping him busy.
Bikermann is looking to control Miyamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bikermann avoid being mounted?
Bikermann tries to get to full guard but Miyamoto has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyamoto pulls his head out easily.
Bikermann is defending against the submission attempts here by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miyamoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bikermann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bikermann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyamoto is trying for a kimura here. Bikermann looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Miyamoto wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sung Miyamoto! |
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 56
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Heikkinen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bikermann is pressing down on Heikkinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bikermann looking for a triangle here. Heikkinen is fighting it but it looks tight! Bikermann pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Heikkinen is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Bikermann!
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas Fight Night V
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Se scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Bikermann has been cut.
Se lands with a nice combination. Bikermann backs away looking to recover.
Bikermann tries for a takedown but Se circles away easily
and Se counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Se instigates a clinch.
Bikermann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Se moves into range and clinches up with Bikermann.#TD2#
Se lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Bikermann is working an open guard so Se takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mike Bikermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Se closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Bikermann is rocked!
Bikermann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Bikermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Se flashes Bikermann a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bikermann's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bikermann crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Se punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Se!
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Event:
GFC 51: Abbott vs Overeem
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Bikermann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Bikermann goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Heikkinen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bikermann's guard! Nice work there by Heikkinen!
Bikermann being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bikermann is looking to cinch up a triangle. Heikkinen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bikermann's body to avoid the submission. Bikermann has instead reached around Heikkinen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bikermann arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Bikermann!
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