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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias and Ezekiel Moon. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ezekiel Moon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moon clinches with his opponent.
Moon manages to pull guard.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Moon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arias defends it easily.
Arias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moon keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Moon has his foot on Arias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arias works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Arias uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (3) vs (0) Moon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arias is trying to get an arm triangle but Moon is defending well.
Arias is staying tight to Moon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Moon is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias just content to control the position.
Moon is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias staying calm.
Arias continues to stall.
Arias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Arias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Moon is trying to improve his position.
Arias controls the position from side control.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon keeps trying to improve his position.
Arias is staying tight to Moon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Moon is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
Moon is being controlled here.
More hug and hope from Arias.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon is trying to get back to half guard.
Arias taking a breather here.
Moon tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon being controlled for a moment.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
Arias taking a breather here.
Arias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moon, who protects the arm well.
Moon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moon manages to get back to half guard.
Moon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arias pulls his head out easily.
Moon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Arias passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (6) vs (0) Moon
Arias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moon tries to buck Arias off but Arias is having none of it.
Moon trying to remain calm as Arias controls from the top position.
Moon is looking to reverse the position.
Moon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arias moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Moon. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (9) vs (0) Moon
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias taking a breather here.
Arias has hold of Moon's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Moon tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Arias cranks the arm and Moon screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Moon, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). George Arias!
George Arias is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ezekiel Moon and Benjamin Miles . Ezekiel Moon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ezekiel Moon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Benjamin Miles !
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moon tries to clinch up.
Miles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moon wants to clinch up but Miles keeps it at a distance.
Moon moves in looking to clinch but Miles pushes him off.
Moon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miles circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moon (0) vs (2) Miles
Moon has an active guard here but Miles has managed to pass into half guard.
Moon actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miles is pressing down on Moon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moon is holding on for now.
Moon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miles pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moon actively working from the bottom here.
Miles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Miles 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.
Moon actively working from the bottom here.
Miles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miles trying to pass the guard but Moon defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miles pulls his head out easily.
Moon won't allow Miles to pass to mount.
Moon actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles is controlling the pace.
Moon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miles pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (0) vs (5) Miles
Miles controlling from mount.
Moon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moon regains half guard.
Miles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miles passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (0) vs (8) Miles
Miles controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Miles 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.
Miles is continuing to stall.
Moon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moon (2) vs (8) Miles
Moon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moon stands and throws Miles 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (5) vs (8) Miles
Miles has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Miles keeping his opponent close.
Moon tries for a kimura but Miles is defending well.
Moon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miles rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moon's guard! Nice work there by Miles ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moon (5) vs (10) Miles
Miles 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.
Moon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miles 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.
Moon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Miles has his hands clasped together but Moon extends and breaks Miles 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Moon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Moon!
Ezekiel Moon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricky Crow and Ezekiel Moon. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ezekiel Moon enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Crow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ezekiel Moon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Moon tries to clinch but Crow is having none of it.
Moon rushes Crow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crow jumps into guard, dragging Moon to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crow trying to control the position here.
Moon looking to pass the guard.
Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow pulls Moon in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon pushes down on Crow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moon 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.
Crow gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon 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.
Crow seems keen to control Moon's posture.
Crow continues to stall.
Crow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crow dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (2) vs (0) Moon
Crow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow is looking to advance position but Moon won't allow it.
Crow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crow trying to mount his opponent but Moon defends it.
Moon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crow pulls his head out easily.
Crow passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (5) vs (0) Moon
Moon manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow wants to work for an arm triangle but Moon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crow passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (8) vs (0) Moon
Moon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (8) vs (2) Moon
Moon preventing the sweep.
Crow pulls Moon in close to prevent any damage.
Moon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moon is one step ahead there.
Crow is pulling down on Moon's head to control his posture.
Crow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crow tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Moon seems to have locked his on tight now - Crow screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Moon, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ezekiel Moon!
Ezekiel Moon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexei Karasiev and Ezekiel Moon. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Karasiev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ezekiel Moon!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Moon closes the distance but Karasiev moves to the side
and Karasiev counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karasiev (2) vs (0) Moon
Moon is staying active underneath Karasiev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karasiev wants to pass to mount but Moon is defending the position.
Moon is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Karasiev is tapping! Great win for Moon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Moon!
After the fight, Ezekiel Moon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ezekiel Moon and Tommy Bruce. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ezekiel Moon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moon closes the distance and clinches.
Moon pulls guard successfully.
Moon looking for a triangle here. Bruce is fighting it but it looks tight! Moon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bruce is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ezekiel Moon!
Ezekiel Moon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ezekiel Moon and Tchort Abbadon. Tchort Abbadon 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Moon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tchort Abbadon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Abbadon tries to keep at a distance but Moon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moon jumps guard but Abbadon stands there with Moon around his waist. Moon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Abbadon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abbadon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abbadon is pushing down on Moon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moon is fighting to maintain full guard but Abbadon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbadon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbadon not doing much here.
Abbadon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moon is just riding it out for now. Abbadon eventually gives up the hold.
Abbadon uses his free foot to push down on Moon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moon. Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (0) vs (3) Abbadon
Moon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Abbadon content just to control the position here.
Moon is desperately trying to improve his position but Abbadon has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abbadon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moon is looking to escape.
Abbadon looking for a guillotine from mount but Moon is having none of it.
Moon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abbadon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Moon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon is not content to let Abbadon control the position.
Moon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Abbadon is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Moon is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tchort Abbadon!
A very excited looking Tchort Abbadon rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maro Veljanovski and Ezekiel Moon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Maro Veljanovski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Moon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moon is looking to clinch but Veljanovski is avoiding it.
Veljanovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veljanovski tries to keep at a distance but Moon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Moon working for a triangle but Veljanovski defends it easily.
Moon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veljanovski is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moon working for a triangle but Veljanovski defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Veljanovski escapes and throws Moon's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Veljanovski (3) vs (0) Moon
Moon is looking for a sweep.
Veljanovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moon on the ground.
Moon being controlled for a moment.
Moon tries to buck Veljanovski off but Veljanovski is having none of it.
Moon looks to move to half guard but instead Veljanovski has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Veljanovski (5) vs (0) Moon
Moon is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Veljanovski (8) vs (0) Moon
Moon tries to break free.
Moon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moon is still trying to improve position.
Moon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Veljanovski's guard. Nice work there by Moon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Veljanovski (8) vs (2) Moon
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Veljanovski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Veljanovski (10) vs (2) Moon
Moon working for a triangle but Veljanovski defends it easily.
Moon looks winded!
Moon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moon looking for subs off his back but Veljanovski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Veljanovski pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Veljanovski (13) vs (2) Moon
Moon is trying to reverse the position but instead Veljanovski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Veljanovski (16) vs (2) Moon
Good control from Veljanovski.
Moon can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Veljanovski has the hooks in. Moon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Moon keeps trying to improve his position.
Moon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Veljanovski.
You can see the frustration on Moon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Veljanovski controlling the positon.
Moon tries to escape the position.
Veljanovski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Moon.
Moon is in bad spot here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski keeps control of the position easily here as Moon tries to buck him off.
Moon tries to escape but Veljanovski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Veljanovski biding his time, looking for the opening.
Moon rolls, trying to escape but Veljanovski keeps control of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Moon is trying to break free.
Good control from Veljanovski.
Moon rolls, trying to escape but Veljanovski keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski controls the action.
Moon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Veljanovski controls the action.
Moon breaks Veljanovski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Veljanovski (16) vs (4) Moon
Veljanovski pulls Moon in close to prevent any damage.
Moon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Veljanovski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Veljanovski (18) vs (4) Moon
Veljanovski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moon looking for a guillotine here but Veljanovski defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veljanovski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Veljanovski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Moon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Veljanovski escapes and throws Moon's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Veljanovski (21) vs (4) Moon
Moon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Veljanovski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Veljanovski 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 Moon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
Moon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Veljanovski is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Veljanovski (23) vs (4) Moon
Moon tries to reverse the position but Veljanovski maintains control.
Moon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Veljanovski (26) vs (4) Moon
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Moon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Moon is really stuck here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski controlling the position well here. Moon rolled but Veljanovski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Moon can't escape the position.
Veljanovski keeps control of the position easily here as Moon tries to buck him off.
Veljanovski has the hooks in. Moon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Moon turns into Veljanovski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Veljanovski (26) vs (6) Moon
Moon has gone for a leg lock! Veljanovski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Veljanovski (28) vs (6) Moon
Moon pushes a forearm under Veljanovski's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Veljanovski is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Moon!
Ezekiel Moon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Gowan and Ezekiel Moon. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Billy Gowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Moon!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moon moves in looking to clinch but Gowan pushes him off.
Gowan feinted with a counter takedown.
Moon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moon tries to clinch up
so Gowan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gowan (2) vs (0) Moon
Moon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gowan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gowan (5) vs (0) Moon
Moon is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moon tries to buck Gowan off but Gowan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowan controls the position from side control.
Moon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moon keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moon seems a little lost for a moment, as Gowan dominates the positioning.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
Moon is still trying to improve position.
Moon being controlled for a moment.
Moon is looking to reverse the position.
Moon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gowan seems to be working for a kimura but Moon defends the submission attempt.
Moon looking for submissions off his back.
Moon wants to improve his position but Gowan is controlling well.
Gowan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moon on the ground.
Moon with the active half guard here but Gowan passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gowan (8) vs (0) Moon
Gowan gets to mount! Moon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gowan (10) vs (0) Moon
Moon stops Gowan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon has given up his back here. Will Gowan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gowan (13) vs (0) Moon
Gowan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gowan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gowan is riding his opponent, not letting Moon buck him off.
Moon breaks Gowan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gowan (13) vs (2) Moon
Moon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gowan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gowan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gowan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gowan (17) vs (2) Moon
Moon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gowan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moon has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gowan. Oh but Moon has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gowan goes limp - he's gone! Moon jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Moon!
Ezekiel Moon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ezekiel Moon and Rio Costa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ezekiel Moon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rio Costa!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moon is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
Moon is looking to clinch.
Moon closes the distance and clinches.
Moon jumps guard but Costa stands there with Moon around his waist. Moon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Costa jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon won't allow Costa to sweep him here.
Moon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Costa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Costa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Costa! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moon (0) vs (4) Costa
Costa 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 Moon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moon is trying to improve his position.
Costa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon is trying to get back to half guard.
Moon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Costa's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Costa! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Moon has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rio Costa! |
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