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Event:
EMP 8
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jandre Vorster (ranked 4348 p4p, 443 weight class) and Troy Hattori (ranked 21855 p4p, 665 weight class). Vorster's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Behemoth. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Jandre Vorster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Troy Hattori!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vorster rushes Hattori and presses him up against the cage.
Hattori jumps guard but Vorster stands there with Hattori around his waist. Hattori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hattori has Vorster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vorster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vorster turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vorster manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vorster (4) vs (0) Hattori
Vorster just content to control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The referee asks Vorster politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vorster prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hattori is looking for a sweep. Vorster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control here.
Hattori is trying to control but Vorster manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vorster (7) vs (0) Hattori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hattori tries to improve his position but instead Vorster has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vorster (10) vs (0) Hattori
Hattori is in bad spot here.
Hattori trying to control the position but Vorster manages to sink in the hooks.
Hattori tries to roll but Vorster sticks to his back.
Hattori is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster controlling the position well here. Hattori rolled but Vorster kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Hattori's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Hattori trying to control the hands but Vorster breaks the grip.
Hattori rolls, trying to escape but Vorster keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Vorster.
Vorster is hanging on to Hattori's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is not going to allow Hattori to sit and survive in this position.
Hattori wants to escape the position.
Hattori keeps trying to improve his position.
Hattori trying to control the hands but Vorster won't let him.
Hattori looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vorster.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control the hands but Vorster breaks the grip.
Hattori tries to escape the position.
What can Hattori do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hattori just trying to survive but Vorster is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vorster is looking to control Hattori but Hattori is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vorster really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hattori.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hattori rolls, trying to escape but Vorster keeps control of the position.
Hattori is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hattori wants to escape the position.
Hattori is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vorster.
Vorster is not going to allow Hattori to sit and survive in this position.
Vorster wants to control but Hattori is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vorster's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hattori tries to escape but Vorster has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vorster wants to control but Hattori is keeping busy.
Hattori is really stuck here.
Vorster is not going to allow Hattori to sit and survive in this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hattori tries to escape but Vorster has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vorster doesn't have the hooks in and Hattori manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vorster (10) vs (2) Hattori
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori content to stall in guard here.
Hattori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vorster is keeping the position for now.
Hattori sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hattori passes Vorster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hattori 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.
Hattori wants to control but Vorster is keeping him busy.
Hattori 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.
Hattori is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to roll over but Hattori keeps him under control.
Hattori is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hattori tries to pass to full mount but Vorster defends it.
Hattori wants to control but Vorster is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hattori is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hattori is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vorster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hattori is keen to just control but Vorster is a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hattori controlling the action here.
Hattori is working for a kimura but Vorster is defending it quite comfortably.
Hattori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vorster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hattori seems to be looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hattori keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Hattori might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hattori is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vorster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hattori is looking for a kimura but Vorster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hattori to get the leverage.
Hattori is working for an americana but Vorster has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hattori was thinking about the submission.
Hattori drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vorster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hattori has Vorster in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vorster (12) vs (2) Hattori
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vorster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hattori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vorster has managed to get both his arms back between Hattori's legs - danger averted.
Hattori being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hattori throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vorster escapes and throws Hattori's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vorster (15) vs (2) Hattori
And that's the end of the fight!
Vorster takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Jandre Vorster started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Hattori (ranked 22259 p4p, 701 weight class) and Ra Rrz Be Nize (ranked 22707 p4p, 723 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ra Rrz Be Nize was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 1 wins and 5 losses; Troy Hattori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ra Rrz Be Nize!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Be Nize pushes Hattori up against the cage in a clinch.
Hattori has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Be Nize uses from the top position.
Be Nize looking to sit in guard and control but Hattori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (2) vs (0) Be Nize
Hattori trying to control but Be Nize is working from the bottom.
Be Nize has his foot on Hattori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hattori works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Be Nize is trying to control the position but Hattori postures up.
Hattori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Be Nize is keeping the position for now.
Be Nize keeping moving, preventing Hattori from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Be Nize escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hattori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hattori's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Be Nize is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hattori stands and throws Be Nize's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (5) vs (0) Be Nize
Be Nize tries to buck Hattori off but Hattori is having none of it.
Hattori has hold of Be Nize's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Be Nize seems comfortable defending it but Hattori has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Be Nize is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Be Nize is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hattori couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Troy Hattori! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Hattori (ranked 21907 p4p, 630 weight class) and Ra Rrz Be Nize (ranked 22357 p4p, 644 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Troy Hattori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ra Rrz Be Nize!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Be Nize shoots in for a takedown but Hattori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hattori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hattori wants it to stay on the feet.
Hattori tries to counter with a takedown but Be Nize is quick to defend against it.
Be Nize shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hattori as he jumps to the side.
Troy Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ra Rrz Be Nize.
Be Nize looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hattori (0) vs (2) Be Nize
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Be Nize tries to free his leg and advance position but Hattori is retaining full guard.
Hattori is controlling Be Nize's posture.
Hattori keeping full guard, as Be Nize tries to pass.
Hattori is pulling down on Be Nize's head to control his posture.
Hattori keeping full guard, as Be Nize tries to pass.
Hattori keeping moving, preventing Be Nize from controlling successfully.
Be Nize stopping the sweep attempt from Hattori.
Be Nize trying to control but Hattori is working from the bottom.
Be Nize trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize passes Hattori's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Be Nize seems to be working for a kimura but Hattori defends the submission attempt.
Hattori trying to control from the bottom.
Hattori holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hattori is looking to improve his position.
Be Nize is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hattori has managed to free his arm - good work.
Be Nize is just content to waste time from the top position. Hattori takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize wants to pass the guard but Hattori is keeping the position.
Be Nize trying to control but Hattori is working from the bottom.
Hattori is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Be Nize trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hattori working a defensive guard here.
Be Nize trying to control the position from guard on top but Hattori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Be Nize looking to pass the guard.
Be Nize slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (0) vs (5) Be Nize
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori tries to bench press Be Nize off him but Be Nize keeps the position.
Be Nize working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hattori is looking to regain half guard here but Be Nize keeps moving and retains side control.
Be Nize looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hattori is trying to improve his position.
Hattori struggling a bit here.
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.
Hattori tries to improve position but can't.
Be Nize tries for a kimura but Hattori is defending well.
Hattori tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Be Nize wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hattori keeps working.
Hattori manages to work his way to half guard, despite Be Nize's best efforts.
Hattori is trying to control but can't.
Hattori wants to improve his position but Be Nize is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize trying to pass the guard but Hattori defending well.
Be Nize is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hattori has managed to free his arm - good work.
Be Nize is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hattori as he works his way to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hattori is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (2) vs (5) Be Nize
Be Nize not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hattori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Be Nize is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize keeping moving, preventing Hattori from controlling successfully.
Be Nize is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Be Nize not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hattori looking to pass the guard.
Be Nize keeping moving, preventing Hattori from controlling successfully.
Hattori content to stall in guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to pass the guard but Be Nize is keeping the position.
Hattori content to stall in guard here.
Be Nize is trying to keep Hattori in close.
Hattori not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Be Nize controls Hattori momentarily but Hattori frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Be Nize keeps moving.
Be Nize trying to keep a closed guard but Hattori is proving a slippery customer.
Hattori trying to control but Be Nize is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize regains full guard. Nicely done.
Be Nize tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hattori looking to pass the guard.
Hattori advances to half guard.
Hattori seems to be working for a kimura but Be Nize defends the submission attempt.
Hattori wants to pass to mount but Be Nize is defending the position.
Be Nize gets full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori looking to pass the guard.
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Be Nize is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Be Nize is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Be Nize is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Be Nize throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Be Nize is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Be Nize keeping moving, preventing Hattori from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize working a defensive guard here.
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Be Nize is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hattori is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hattori seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Be Nize for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Be Nize is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Be Nize looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Be Nize not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Be Nize keeping full guard, as Hattori tries to pass.
Be Nize keeping moving, preventing Hattori from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Be Nize is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hattori 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.
Be Nize is trying to control the position but Hattori postures up.
Hattori looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hattori sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Be Nize's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Be Nize is staying active underneath Hattori, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Be Nize wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Hattori (ranked 21790 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Morrison (ranked 2255 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison has chosen Diary of a Madman 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 1 wins and 3 losses; Troy Hattori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morrison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hattori did well to prevent Morrison getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hattori (0) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison wants to free his trapped foot but Hattori is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hattori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hattori (4) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morrison regains half guard.
Hattori is controlling the pace.
Hattori wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori is trying to work for a kimura but Morrison is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison is looking to control Hattori's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morrison avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori is controlling the pace.
Morrison is looking to control Hattori's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morrison avoid being mounted?
Morrison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Morrison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison.
Hattori looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hattori is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hattori forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori stalling.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Hattori has control of the leg.
Morrison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison.
Morrison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morrison controlling Hattori's posture.
Hattori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hattori passes Morrison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hattori wants to take a breather but Morrison is having none of it.
Hattori not doing much here.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Hattori is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to control but Hattori is keeping busy.
Hattori wants to take a breather but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Hattori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison has his hands clasped together around Hattori's back. He's all about the action.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Hattori is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hattori trying to mount his opponent but Morrison defends it.
Hattori is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrison is pressing down on Hattori's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Hattori showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hattori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hattori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (4) vs (4) Morrison
Hattori had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison defends it easily.
Hattori manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (6) vs (4) Morrison
Morrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (6) vs (6) Morrison
Morrison wants to take a breather but Hattori is having none of it.
Hattori tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Hattori might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Hattori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hattori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is pressing down on Hattori's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hattori is holding on for now.
Hattori looking for submissions off his back.
Morrison is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hattori reverses the position - he's now on top in Morrison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (8) vs (6) Morrison
Hattori trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Hattori is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morrison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Morrison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hattori works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hattori controlling the action here.
Hattori wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Hattori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hattori content to stall in guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is pulling down on Hattori's head. It's preventing any offense from Hattori, at least for the moment.
Morrison looking to control.
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hattori looking to sit in guard and control but Morrison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (8) vs (8) Morrison
Morrison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hattori trying to control but Morrison postures up.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hattori keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to get back to full guard but Morrison has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (8) vs (11) Morrison
Hattori is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morrison trying to control the position but Hattori is working away.
Morrison working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Morrison wants to control but Hattori is keeping him busy.
Morrison controlling the position.
Hattori can't do much from the bottom here.
Morrison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hattori trying to control from the bottom.
Hattori won't allow Morrison to pass to mount.
Morrison is still trying to improve position.
Hattori is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hattori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison is working away from the top position though.
Morrison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hattori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hattori is staying active underneath Morrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hattori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hattori! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (8) vs (14) Morrison
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison wins on points by 14 to 8.
David Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Hattori (ranked 21797 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 818 p4p, 39 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Von Ketler's choice of entrance music: Bonecracker- Shocore. 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 3 losses; Troy Hattori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Von Ketler rushes Hattori and presses him up against the cage.
Von Ketler has picked Hattori up - he's going for a ride! Von Ketler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hattori (0) vs (2) Von Ketler
Hattori tries to get to full guard but Von Ketler has control of the leg.
Von Ketler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hattori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hattori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Ketler seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Ketler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hattori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hattori is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler wants to free his trapped foot but Hattori is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler is looking to advance position but Hattori won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control here.
Von Ketler is working for a kimura but Hattori is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Ketler is looking to take a break and control but Hattori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Ketler is thwarting Hattori's attempts to control the position.
Von Ketler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori makes his way to full guard, as Von Ketler worked for a kimura.
Von Ketler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hattori looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hattori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hattori is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Ketler is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hattori holds on and takes a little breather.
Hattori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Ketler passes Hattori's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler wants to pass to mount but Hattori is defending the position.
Hattori is looking to improve his position.
Von Ketler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Von Ketler seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Ketler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hattori has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hattori gets full guard.
Hattori is trying to control the position but Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Hattori keeps moving.
Hattori controls Von Ketler momentarily but Von Ketler frees himself.
Von Ketler passes Hattori's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking for a kimura here.
Hattori is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler wants to take a breather but Hattori is having none of it.
Hattori is defending against the submission attempts here by Von Ketler.
Hattori is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Ketler from advancing to side control.
Hattori is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Ketler is working for a submission of some sort.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to improve his position but Von Ketler is controlling well.
Von Ketler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hattori has managed to free his arm - good work.
Von Ketler wants to control but Hattori is keeping him busy.
Hattori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Ketler is working for a submission of some sort.
Hattori wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily.
Hattori is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Ketler from advancing to side control.
Hattori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Hattori tries to roll over but Von Ketler keeps him under control.
Von Ketler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hattori! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (0) vs (5) Von Ketler
Hattori manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler controlling the action here.
Hattori wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Von Ketler moves into full mount! Hattori won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (0) vs (8) Von Ketler
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler prevents Hattori from getting the reversal.
Hattori is squirming around, avoiding Von Ketler's attempts to control the action.
Hattori is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hattori is squirming around, avoiding Von Ketler's attempts to control the action.
Hattori wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hattori (0) vs (11) Von Ketler
Hattori tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Von Ketler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hattori is looking to escape.
Von Ketler looking to secure an arm triangle but Hattori defends it well.
Von Ketler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hattori has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is trying to escape the mount.
Von Ketler wants to take Hattori's back here but Hattori is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hattori tries to lock up and control but Von Ketler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hattori is squirming around, avoiding Von Ketler's attempts to control the action.
Von Ketler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hattori is trying to reverse the position but instead Von Ketler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hattori (0) vs (14) Von Ketler
Hattori preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Von Ketler.
Hattori tries to escape but Von Ketler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler tries to get the hooks in deep but Hattori pushed the leg off.
Von Ketler 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, Hattori has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hattori defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (2) vs (14) Von Ketler
Hattori pushing down on Von Ketler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Ketler moves into full guard.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Von Ketler keeps moving.
Von Ketler is looking for a triangle but Hattori pushes his legs off easily.
Von Ketler is trying to keep Hattori in close.
Hattori trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hattori passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hattori content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
Hattori is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hattori is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Ketler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hattori.
Hattori wants to take a breather but Von Ketler is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Hattori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hattori wants to pass the guard but Von Ketler is defending well.
Von Ketler is controlling Hattori's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Von Ketler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hattori is working away from the top position though.
Hattori works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (5) vs (14) Von Ketler
Von Ketler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hattori sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Von Ketler is working to get back to half guard.
Von Ketler tries to improve his position but instead Hattori has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hattori (8) vs (14) Von Ketler
Von Ketler tries to break free.
Hattori keeps control of the position easily here as Von Ketler tries to buck him off.
Von Ketler trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Ketler tries to break free.
Hattori has got one arm under Von Ketler's chin. This could be trouble... Von Ketler trying to control the other hand but Hattori gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Von Ketler has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Troy Hattori!
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonqw Fray (ranked 3234 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Hattori (ranked 22851 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jonqw Fray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Troy Hattori!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fray has closed the distance and engaged Hattori in a clinch.
Fray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hattori trying to control but Fray is working from the bottom.
Hattori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fray is keeping the position for now.
Hattori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hattori has managed to get both his arms back between Fray's legs - danger averted.
Hattori trying to control but Fray is working from the bottom.
Fray looking to control.
Fray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hattori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hattori defends it easily.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Fray keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fray is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hattori throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fray's body to avoid the submission. Fray has instead reached around Hattori's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fray arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonqw Fray!
An out of breath Jonqw Fray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Hattori and Aspen Springfield. Springfield has chosen The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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; Troy Hattori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Springfield drives through and clinches with Hattori against the cage.
Hattori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Springfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Springfield lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hattori (0) vs (2) Springfield
Springfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Springfield wants to take a breather but Hattori is having none of it.
Hattori wants to get back to full guard.
Hattori looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori actively working from the bottom here.
Hattori might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori is trying to get back to full guard.
Springfield is trying to work for a kimura but Hattori is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield not doing much here.
Hattori trying to hold on to Springfield's head to control him but Springfield postures up.
Hattori actively working from the bottom here.
Hattori trying to control here.
Springfield wants to pass the guard but Hattori is defending well.
Springfield is keen to just control but Hattori is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to get back to full guard.
Springfield is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hattori still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hattori has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hattori (4) vs (2) Springfield
Springfield struggling a bit here.
Hattori is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Springfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Springfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (4) vs (4) Springfield
Hattori is staying active underneath Springfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hattori is positioning himself well to prevent Springfield advancing to mount.
Hattori wants to control but Springfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield prevents Hattori from improving his position.
Springfield seems to be working for a kimura but Hattori defends the submission attempt.
Hattori trying to control here.
Hattori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Springfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Springfield's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hattori (8) vs (4) Springfield
Hattori looking for the RNC.
Hattori controlling well, preventing Springfield from escaping the position.
Springfield looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hattori working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is hanging on to Springfield's back as he tries to escape.
Hattori is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Springfield has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Springfield staying busy and making it hard for Hattori to control.
Hattori keeps control of the position as Springfield tries to break free.
Hattori is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Springfield has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hattori struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hattori not allowing Springfield to control his hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hattori 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, Springfield has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hattori doesn't have the hooks in and Springfield manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (8) vs (6) Springfield
Springfield trying to control but Hattori is working from the bottom.
Springfield is pushing down on Hattori's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hattori is fighting to maintain full guard but Springfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Springfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to control but Springfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springfield trying to control the action but Hattori is working from the bottom.
Hattori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hattori is looking to control Springfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hattori avoid being mounted?
Springfield trying to pass the guard but Hattori defending well.
Hattori is trying to control but can't.
Hattori is pressing down on Springfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Springfield passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is trying to control. Hattori wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hattori is looking to improve his position.
Springfield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (8) vs (9) Springfield
Springfield is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hattori to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hattori shrugs it off.
Hattori regains half guard.
Springfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hattori! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (8) vs (12) Springfield
Springfield is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hattori has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hattori! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (10) vs (12) Springfield
Springfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hattori is aware though and is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Hattori is really struggling to control Springfield but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Springfield is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (10) vs (14) Springfield
Springfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hattori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Hattori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is trying to keep Springfield in close.
Springfield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (10) vs (17) Springfield
Springfield working away.
Springfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Springfield wants to control but Hattori is keeping him busy.
Hattori is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Springfield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Springfield tries to pass to full mount but Hattori defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is pressing down on Springfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Springfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hattori is keeping the position for now.
Springfield being controlled here momentarily.
Springfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Springfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hattori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Springfield passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (10) vs (20) Springfield
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori gets back to half guard.
Springfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hattori regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hattori is trying to keep Springfield in close.
Springfield forces his way into half guard.
Springfield seems to be looking for submissions.
Hattori gets back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Springfield advances to half guard.
Springfield is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hattori! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (10) vs (23) Springfield
Hattori can't escape the position.
Hattori tries to hold on but Springfield pushes him away.
Hattori can't escape the position.
Springfield has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hattori is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aspen Springfield waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Hattori and Miilo Nurkkanen. Nurkkanen has chosen When im gone remixed by DJ Darkjuice as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Troy Hattori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Miilo Nurkkanen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hattori tries to sprawl but Nurkkanen drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hattori (0) vs (2) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hattori trying to control but Nurkkanen postures up.
Nurkkanen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hattori is looking to control Nurkkanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hattori avoid being mounted?
Hattori is pressing down on Nurkkanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nurkkanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Nurkkanen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurkkanen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (0) vs (5) Nurkkanen
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Hattori is trying to improve his position.
Nurkkanen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hattori's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hattori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurkkanen wants to pass the guard but Hattori is defending well.
Nurkkanen controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hattori tries to get to full guard but Nurkkanen has control of the leg.
Hattori trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (0) vs (8) Nurkkanen
Hattori prevents Nurkkanen from improving position.
Hattori is being controlled here.
Hattori is trying to improve his position.
Nurkkanen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurkkanen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee asks Nurkkanen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nurkkanen prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to control but Nurkkanen postures up.
Nurkkanen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nurkkanen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hattori! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hattori (0) vs (10) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen fails to advance to Hattori's back.
Nurkkanen content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hattori keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurkkanen content just to control the position here.
Nurkkanen wants to take his opponent's back but Hattori doesn't allow it.
Nurkkanen controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nurkkanen takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hattori (0) vs (13) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen is looking for the choke from the back position but Hattori is controlling his hands well.
Nurkkanen controls the action.
Hattori preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori fending off the submission attempt from Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen has good solid back control here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hattori fending off the submission attempt from Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nurkkanen controlling the position well here. Hattori rolled but Nurkkanen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hattori tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hattori's body.
Nurkkanen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hattori defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hattori can't escape the position.
Hattori showing good submission defense here.
Nurkkanen looking for the RNC.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Hattori right now.
Nurkkanen has got one arm under Hattori's chin. This could be trouble... Hattori trying to control the other hand but Nurkkanen gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hattori has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miilo Nurkkanen!
Miilo Nurkkanen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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