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Event:
Angry Birds War 23
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Elliason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gary to counter with a crisp jab.
Gary works over Elliason's head and body with a nice combination.
Gary works Elliason's body with a nice hook.
Elliason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gary defends it nicely.#TD2#
Elliason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Elliason showed some decent athleticism there.
Gary tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Elliason manages to move to mount!
#T1#
Elliason controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elliason lands with some strikes.
Gary has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB2#
Elliason is persistently looking for the submission but Gary is defending it well.
Gary is trying to get back to his feet but Elliason has full control of the position and if anything, Gary has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Elliason missing with strikes.
Elliason has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Gary.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Elliason has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gary is defending well but eventually Elliason manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gary has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Elliason!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mista Vegas and Frank Elliason. The crowd seem to be enjoying Elliason's choice of entrance music: Dr. Dog - "Warrior Man". 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mista Vegas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Frank Elliason!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vegas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vegas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vegas feints and as Elliason raises his hands in defense, Vegas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vegas (2) vs (0) Elliason
Vegas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Elliason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vegas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vegas (2) vs (2) Elliason
Elliason being controlled here momentarily.
Elliason trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliason thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas managing to control the position.
Vegas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elliason on the ground.
Elliason trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vegas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vegas (4) vs (2) Elliason
Vegas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elliason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elliason pulls Vegas in close to prevent any damage.
Elliason is looking for a triangle but Vegas pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elliason is trying to keep Vegas in close.
Elliason can't keep his opponent in guard - Vegas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elliason is looking to get back to full guard here but Vegas has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Vegas (7) vs (2) Elliason
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliason is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elliason wants to control but Vegas postures up.
Vegas trying to control the position but Elliason is working away.
Elliason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Vegas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vegas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Elliason is looking to regain half guard here but Vegas keeps moving and retains side control.
Vegas controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vegas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Elliason rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vegas's guard! Nice work there by Elliason! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vegas (7) vs (4) Elliason
Vegas has Elliason pulled in close to control his posture.
Vegas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elliason is one step ahead there.
Elliason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elliason looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elliason trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
Elliason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vegas is keeping the position for now.
Vegas trying to keep a closed guard but Elliason is proving a slippery customer.
Vegas is pulling down on Elliason's head to control his posture.
Elliason trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vegas keeping full guard, as Elliason tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vegas working a defensive guard here.
Vegas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elliason tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegas is retaining full guard.
Elliason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vegas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vegas is trying to control the position but Elliason postures up.
Vegas 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: Vegas (9) vs (4) Elliason
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Elliason trying to control from the bottom.
Elliason wants to get back to full guard.
Elliason trying to control from the bottom.
Vegas is looking for a kimura but Elliason is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vegas to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vegas trying to pass the guard but Elliason defending well.
Vegas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Elliason is trying to get back to full guard.
Vegas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vegas is looking to advance position but Elliason won't allow it.
Elliason regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vegas trying to control but Elliason is working from the bottom.
Vegas tries to free his leg and advance position but Elliason is retaining full guard.
Vegas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Elliason keeping moving, preventing Vegas from controlling successfully.
Elliason is trying to hold Vegas in close to prevent damage but Vegas has managed to pass into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vegas in particular looking to stall.
Vegas trying to control the action but Elliason is working from the bottom.
Elliason wants to improve his position but Vegas is controlling well.
Elliason trying to control but Vegas postures up.
Vegas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vegas trying to pass the guard but Elliason defending well.
Vegas is working hard here to advance position.
Elliason wants to get back to full guard.
Vegas is thwarting Elliason's attempts to control the position.
Vegas controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vegas uses his free foot to push down on Elliason's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Elliason. Score +3 for passing guard: Vegas (12) vs (4) Elliason
Elliason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vegas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Elliason regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vegas slows the pace down in half guard.
Elliason is in trouble now - Vegas has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vegas (15) vs (4) Elliason
Vegas wants to control but instead Elliason manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elliason is looking to improve his position.
Elliason is trying to control but Vegas passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vegas (18) vs (4) Elliason
And that's the end of the fight!
Vegas takes the fight on points by 18 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chosu Viv and Frank Elliason. Elliason has chosen Dr. Dog - "Warrior Man" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chosu Viv! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Frank Elliason!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viv scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Viv (4) vs (0) Elliason
Viv is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Elliason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Viv working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Elliason manages to get back to half guard.
Elliason trying to control here.
Elliason is looking for a sweep. Viv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv trying to control from Elliason's half guard. Elliason has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Elliason keeping moving, preventing Viv from controlling successfully.
Viv drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Elliason manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Viv has Elliason in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viv (4) vs (2) Elliason
Viv is looking for a triangle here but Elliason uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Viv (4) vs (5) Elliason
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv manages to work his way to half guard, despite Elliason's best efforts.
Viv tries to roll over but Elliason keeps him under control.
Elliason moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Viv. Score +3 for passing guard: Viv (4) vs (8) Elliason
Elliason thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Elliason works to advance to full mount. Viv defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Viv (4) vs (10) Elliason
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliason prevents Viv from getting the reversal.
Viv is controlling an arm, preventing Elliason from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Viv tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viv tries to improve his position but Elliason has taken his back! Elliason has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Viv tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Elliason pushes Viv away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Elliason! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan McAdams and Frank Elliason. Elliason has chosen Dr. Dog - "Warrior Man" as his entrance music. 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Dan McAdams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Frank Elliason!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Elliason gets a clinch.
Elliason wants a takedown but no success here.
Elliason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elliason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McAdams after a bit of a struggle.
Dan McAdams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Elliason.
McAdams successfully pulls guard.
McAdams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McAdams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Elliason passes into half guard.
Elliason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McAdams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAdams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Elliason is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McAdams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elliason is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliason is pressing down on McAdams's thigh, looking to free his foot. McAdams is holding on for now.
McAdams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McAdams is refusing to be controlled, as Elliason sits in half guard.
McAdams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elliason content to control rather than advance.
McAdams wants to control but Elliason is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdams gets back to full guard.
Elliason looking to pass the guard.
McAdams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McAdams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McAdams trying to keep a closed guard but Elliason is proving a slippery customer.
Elliason wants to control from the top but McAdams keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McAdams looking to control.
McAdams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elliason defends well.
McAdams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Elliason passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (0) vs (3) Elliason
Elliason thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Elliason is looking to take a break and control but McAdams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McAdams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McAdams is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Elliason is tapping! Great win for McAdams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dan McAdams!
After winning the bout, Dan McAdams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jay Eukaryotes and Frank Elliason. The crowd seem to be enjoying Elliason's choice of entrance music: Dr. Dog - "Warrior Man". 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jay Eukaryotes ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Frank Elliason!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Elliason closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eukaryotes to the mat! Eukaryotes manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eukaryotes (0) vs (2) Elliason
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.
Eukaryotes controls Elliason momentarily but Elliason frees himself.
Eukaryotes pulls Elliason in close to prevent any damage.
Elliason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Elliason trying to control the position from guard on top but Eukaryotes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elliason 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eukaryotes looking to control but Elliason passes into half guard.
Elliason trying to control the action but Eukaryotes is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eukaryotes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Eukaryotes moves into full guard.
Eukaryotes looking to control.
Eukaryotes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Eukaryotes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elliason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eukaryotes (2) vs (2) Elliason
Elliason controls Eukaryotes momentarily but Eukaryotes frees himself.
Elliason is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elliason is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eukaryotes (2) vs (4) Elliason
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes wants to sweep here but Elliason controlling him for the moment.
Elliason looking to pass the guard.
Elliason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eukaryotes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elliason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eukaryotes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eukaryotes keeping moving, preventing Elliason from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Elliason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eukaryotes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eukaryotes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elliason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eukaryotes (4) vs (4) Elliason
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eukaryotes pushing down on Elliason's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Elliason is positioning himself well to prevent Eukaryotes advancing to mount.
Elliason trying to control but Eukaryotes postures up.
Well, if Eukaryotes 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.
Eukaryotes goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Elliason does a handstand and catches Eukaryotes in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Elliason on top - Eukaryotes is already out from the submission! Elliason gives Eukaryotes 's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Frank Elliason! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tristian Pena and Frank Elliason. Elliason has chosen Dr. Dog - "Warrior Man" 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tristian Pena! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Frank Elliason!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elliason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Elliason successfully pulls guard.
Elliason wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pena trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pena got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elliason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pena has managed to get both his arms back between Elliason's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pena trying to control but Elliason is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elliason pulls Pena in close to his closed guard and prevents Pena from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena tries to free his leg and advance position but Elliason is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliason is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pena pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elliason is keeping the position for now.
Elliason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pena wants to pass the guard but Elliason is keeping the position.
Elliason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pena trying to control but Elliason is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pena manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pena looking to sit in guard and control but Elliason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pena (0) vs (2) Elliason
Pena working a defensive guard here.
Elliason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliason passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pena (0) vs (5) Elliason
Elliason advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pena (0) vs (7) Elliason
Pena keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pena tries to hold on but Elliason pushes him away.
Elliason prevents Pena from getting the reversal.
Elliason takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Elliason is working for a guillotine from mount but Pena frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliason looking for a guillotine from mount but Pena is having none of it.
Elliason avoids the attempt from Pena to control.
Pena keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pena is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Elliason mounts Pena! Really nice guard pass there!
Pena really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elliason content just to control the position here.
Pena is looking to improve his position but Elliason isn't that keen on the idea.
Elliason wants to take Pena's back but he can't do it this time.
Elliason controlling from mount.
Pena is looking to improve his position but Elliason isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elliason controlling his opponent.
Pena regains half guard.
Pena wants to get back to full guard.
Elliason seems to be working for a kimura but Pena defends the submission attempt.
Pena wants to control but Elliason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pena is looking for a sweep. Elliason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pena trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Elliason trying to control from half guard but Pena is working away.
Pena wants to get back to full guard but Elliason has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pena (0) vs (10) Elliason
Pena tries to buck Elliason off but Elliason is having none of it.
Pena is not content to let Elliason control the position.
Elliason controls the position.
Elliason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pena sneaks back into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pena works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pena wants to sweep but no luck.
Elliason stays in close to Pena's body and controls the position.
Pena controls Elliason momentarily but Elliason frees himself.
Pena is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Elliason is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Elliason preventing the sweep.
Pena working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pena wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Elliason is now in half guard.
Pena trying to control from the bottom.
Elliason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pena is just riding it out for now. Elliason eventually gives up the hold.
Elliason is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pena wants to improve his position but Elliason is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Elliason takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pena keeping hold of Elliason's head, controlling as best he can.
Elliason not doing much here.
Elliason prevents Pena from improving his position.
Pena wants to control but Elliason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pena slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pena trying to control the position.
Elliason passes into half guard.
Elliason takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Elliason wants to advance to full mount but Pena doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elliason is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Elliason wants to pass the guard but Pena is keeping the position.
Pena seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elliason controls the pace.
Elliason wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving.
Elliason sitting in guard here, content to control.
Elliason preventing the sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elliason slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pena (0) vs (13) Elliason
Pena tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elliason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pena wants to control but Elliason postures up.
Pena is looking for a sweep.
Elliason taking a breather here.
Pena is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Elliason tries to advance to mount but Pena denies him.
Elliason working away.
Elliason controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pena tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elliason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Elliason is staying tight to Pena's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elliason wins on points by 13 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Rodriguez and Frank Elliason. Elliason has chosen Dr. Dog - "Warrior Man" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Frank Elliason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elliason instigates a clinch.
Elliason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Elliason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Elliason tries for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks.
Elliason jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Elliason around his waist. Elliason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Elliason.
Elliason can't get the takedown.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elliason prevents it.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Elliason to keep the fight standing.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Elliason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elliason is defending well.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliason jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Elliason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Elliason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodriguez sprawls well initially but Elliason persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (0) vs (2) Elliason
Elliason seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rodriguez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Elliason! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan McAdams and Frank Elliason. Elliason is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dr. Dog - "Warrior Man". 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dan McAdams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frank Elliason!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elliason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McAdams sprawls well initially but Elliason persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McAdams (0) vs (2) Elliason
McAdams is trying to control but Elliason manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (0) vs (5) Elliason
Elliason takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McAdams could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McAdams wants to control but Elliason is having none of it.
Elliason is looking to work his way around to McAdams's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McAdams 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.
Elliason is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McAdams has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McAdams! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (2) vs (5) Elliason
Elliason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McAdams defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliason keeping moving, preventing McAdams from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Elliason holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Elliason 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.
Elliason looking to hit a scissor sweep but McAdams is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McAdams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Elliason trying to keep a closed guard but McAdams is proving a slippery customer.
Elliason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McAdams defends well.
Elliason is pulling down on McAdams's head. It's preventing any offense from McAdams, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliason is looking for a triangle but McAdams pushes his legs off easily.
Elliason keeping moving, preventing McAdams from controlling successfully.
McAdams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elliason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elliason working for submissions but it's allowed McAdams to get to half guard.
McAdams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McAdams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Elliason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McAdams.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elliason works his way to full guard. Good work.
Elliason trying to control the position here.
Elliason keeping moving, preventing McAdams from controlling successfully.
Elliason looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McAdams has picked Elliason up and slammed him! Elliason can't keep hold of the triangle and McAdams manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (5) vs (5) Elliason
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elliason tries to buck McAdams off but McAdams is having none of it.
McAdams is looking to take a break and control but Elliason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Elliason is right now.
McAdams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Elliason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Elliason wants to control but McAdams postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
What's Elliason going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Elliason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McAdams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McAdams prevents Elliason from improving his position.
Elliason gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McAdams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Elliason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McAdams defends it easily.
Elliason has McAdams pulled in close to control his posture.
Elliason working a defensive guard here.
McAdams stands and throws Elliason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (8) vs (5) Elliason
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McAdams trying to control the action but Elliason is working from the bottom.
Elliason is trying to get back to half guard.
McAdams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Elliason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McAdams trying to control the position but Elliason is working away.
Elliason gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Elliason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McAdams trying to control from half guard but Elliason is working away.
Elliason looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McAdams pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (11) vs (5) Elliason
McAdams jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Elliason manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Elliason tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Elliason is right now.
Elliason sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elliason manages to get to full guard.
Elliason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (11) vs (7) Elliason
Elliason postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McAdams can't keep his opponent in guard - Elliason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elliason is thwarting McAdams's attempts to control the position.
Elliason controlling the action here.
Elliason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McAdams defends it well.
McAdams wants to improve his position but Elliason is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Elliason slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elliason prevents McAdams from improving his position.
Elliason is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elliason is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
McAdams takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Dan McAdams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Demetrius Tektas and Frank Elliason. Elliason is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dr. Dog - "Warrior Man". Frank Elliason is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Demetrius Tektas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Elliason!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tektas keeps the fight on the outside.
Frank Elliason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elliason darts in and clinches Tektas up against the cage.
Elliason jumps guard but Tektas stands there with Elliason around his waist. Elliason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tektas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elliason is defending well.
Tektas is working for takedown but Elliason is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tektas can't get the takedown.
Tektas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Tektas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tektas pulls guard.
Elliason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Elliason has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliason postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elliason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Elliason looking to pass the guard.
Elliason 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.
Elliason looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tektas keeping full guard, as Elliason tries to pass.
Tektas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Elliason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elliason is pushing down on Tektas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tektas is fighting to maintain full guard but Elliason has managed to sneak the leg through.
Elliason seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tektas wants to improve his position but Elliason is controlling well.
Elliason content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tektas trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas tries to get to full guard but Elliason has control of the leg.
Tektas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tektas.
Tektas wants to sweep but no luck.
Elliason is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tektas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elliason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elliason is stalling in the full guard.
Elliason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tektas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tektas trying to keep a closed guard but Elliason is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tektas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elliason is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Elliason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Elliason's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Elliason sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tektas's guard.
Elliason is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elliason performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tektas is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tektas is pressing down on Elliason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Elliason looking to pass the guard.
Tektas wants to sweep here but Elliason controlling him for the moment.
Elliason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tektas is keeping the position for now.
Tektas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Elliason tries to free his leg and advance position but Tektas is retaining full guard.
Elliason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elliason passes into half guard.
Elliason trying to control the pace.
Elliason is trying to work for a kimura but Tektas is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Elliason controlling the pace.
Tektas is looking to improve his position.
Elliason controlling the pace.
Elliason 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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tektas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tektas.
Elliason passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tektas (0) vs (3) Elliason
Tektas tries to buck Elliason off but Elliason is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Elliason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tektas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elliason goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tektas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Elliason but great work by Tektas. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tektas (4) vs (3) Elliason
Elliason is not content to let Tektas control the position.
Tektas swings around for an armbar but Elliason sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tektas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tektas (4) vs (5) Elliason
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tektas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elliason pushing down on Tektas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tektas is trying to control but Elliason passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tektas (4) vs (8) Elliason
Tektas is trying to improve his position.
Elliason tries for a kimura but Tektas is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elliason controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elliason wins on points by 8 to 4.
Demetrius Tektas spoke after the fight, saying 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '. |
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