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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens (ranked 9533 p4p, 483 weight class) and Johnny DeCoco (ranked 23446 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". This should be a great matchup!
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 10 wins and 4 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Johnny DeCoco!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
DeCoco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stevens (0) vs (2) DeCoco
Stevens is looking for a sweep. DeCoco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeCoco wants to free his trapped foot but Stevens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeCoco moves into full mount! Stevens won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (0) vs (5) DeCoco
DeCoco controlling from mount.
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.
Stevens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoco controlling from mount.
Stevens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stevens looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stevens (0) vs (8) DeCoco
A bit of a pause in the action here. DeCoco controlling the positon.
DeCoco looking for the RNC.
DeCoco looking for the choke from the back.
DeCoco looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to escape but DeCoco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
DeCoco is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stevens knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stevens for a finish.
DeCoco is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
DeCoco is looking for the choke from the back position but Stevens is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco 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, Stevens has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Stevens trying to control the hands but DeCoco breaks the grip.
DeCoco trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Stevens is trying to break free.
DeCoco biding his time, looking for the opening.
Stevens wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco doesn't have the hooks in and Stevens manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (8) DeCoco
DeCoco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeCoco being controlled here, momentarily.
DeCoco keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
DeCoco is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevens trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
DeCoco is trying to keep Stevens in close.
DeCoco 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.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is looking for a triangle but Stevens pushes his legs off easily.
DeCoco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevens is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeCoco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DeCoco has control of Stevens's left arm, preventing Stevens from doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
DeCoco looking to control.
DeCoco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens wants to control from the top but DeCoco keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is controlling Stevens's posture.
Stevens drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and DeCoco dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (10) DeCoco
DeCoco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeCoco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stevens is pulling down on DeCoco's head to control his posture.
Stevens looking for a guillotine here but DeCoco defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeCoco tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens is trying to keep DeCoco in close.
DeCoco looking to pass the guard.
DeCoco wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
DeCoco wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
DeCoco wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeCoco controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco 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.
DeCoco trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
DeCoco is stalling in the full guard.
Stevens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is pulling down on DeCoco's head. It's preventing any offense from DeCoco, at least for the moment.
DeCoco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
DeCoco passes into half guard.
Stevens tries to roll over but DeCoco keeps him under control.
DeCoco trying to mount his opponent but Stevens defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeCoco wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
Stevens is trying to control but DeCoco passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (2) vs (13) DeCoco
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeCoco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DeCoco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stevens will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeCoco wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelo Santiago (ranked 2166 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Stevens (ranked 8990 p4p, 475 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stevens's choice of entrance music: Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". Marcelo Santiago has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Santiago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santiago looking to score a takedown here. Stevens is defending well but Santiago drives through and ends up in Stevens's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santiago (2) vs (0) Stevens
Santiago trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens is adopting a defensive guard.
Santiago looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santiago is posturing up here but Stevens has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Santiago tries to roll out but it's too tight and Santiago has to tap! Slick submission there by Stevens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Stevens! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Silvio Gracie (ranked 6837 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Stevens (ranked 8951 p4p, 481 weight class). Stevens has chosen Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up" as his entrance music. Jake Stevens has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Silvio Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Stevens sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Stevens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Stevens
Stevens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Stevens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stevens postures up.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens preventing the sweep.
Stevens trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Stevens pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Stevens trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Gracie is trying to keep Stevens in close.
Stevens preventing the sweep.
Stevens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Stevens won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stevens controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevens stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Stevens defends easily.
Stevens trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Stevens is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Stevens
Stevens looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Stevens
Gracie wants to control the pace but Stevens is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Stevens wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevens is looking to escape.
Stevens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (2) Stevens
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control but Stevens is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Gracie tries to take Stevens's back but instead Stevens uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Stevens trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Stevens is defending well.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stevens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Stevens is trying is best to control the position here.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stevens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Stevens recovers full guard.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Stevens looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gracie is defending well. Stevens quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gracie has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stevens celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Stevens! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenderson. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenderson throws a body kick that misses.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenderson as he jumps to the side.
Jake Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens shoots for a takedown but Kenderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Kenderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Kenderson circles away easily#TD2#
and Kenderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Stevens manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kenderson lands a nice hook to Stevens's body. Stevens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Kenderson shows good takedown defense.
Kenderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens. #TD#
Stevens shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kenderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens content to stall in guard here.
Kenderson looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kenderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Kenderson is looking for a triangle but Stevens pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenderson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kenderson looking for a guillotine here but Stevens defends easily.
Stevens lands a couple of elbows.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Kenderson keeps moving.
Kenderson trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Stevens wants to control from the top but Kenderson keeps moving.
Stevens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kenderson's guard.
Kenderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kenderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.
Kenderson is trying to keep Stevens in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stevens goes for a double leg but Kenderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kenderson continues to drive forward.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenderson tries to sprawl out of it but Stevens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenderson feints the counter takedown.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up with Kenderson, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes Kenderson against the cage but Kenderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kenderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been informed that Kenderson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Stevens feints and as Kenderson raises his hands in defense, Stevens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kenderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenderson, not yet.
Kenderson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Kenderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenderson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Stevens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stevens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kenderson misses the shot to the body.
Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenderson.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt - Kenderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kenderson swivels and escapes.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
A big right from Kenderson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens shoots and misses #TD2#
and Kenderson counters with a single leg into guard. Stevens didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Kenderson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kenderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kenderson slips nicely into half guard.
Kenderson is trying to control. Stevens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kenderson trying to control from half guard but Stevens is working away. #SUB2#
Kenderson is working for a kimura but Stevens is defending it quite comfortably.
Kenderson wants to pass to mount but Stevens is defending the position. #T2#
Kenderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Stevens wants to control but Kenderson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kenderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Kenderson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kenderson working for a guillotine from mount but Stevens is in no mood to give up. #T3##SUB2#
Kenderson goes for an armbar but Stevens turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stevens.
Kenderson is trying to keep Stevens in close.
Stevens connects with a couple of short punches.
Kenderson keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kenderson looking for a guillotine here but Stevens defends easily.
#T4#
Stevens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kenderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kenderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kenderson is looking for a triangle but Stevens pushes his legs off easily.
Stevens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Kenderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Stevens closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kenderson's guard.
Kenderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stevens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Stevens has his hands on Kenderson's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kenderson looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kenderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens is controlling Kenderson's posture.#SUB2#
Kenderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stevens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kenderson has Stevens in his guard.#REVR#
Stevens trying to control but Kenderson is working from the bottom.
Stevens is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kenderson trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Kenderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens postures up.
Stevens cracks Kenderson with a solid left hand.
Stevens working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kenderson has his foot on Stevens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Stevens controlling from the top position.
Stevens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenderson 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.
Stevens looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt - Kenderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kenderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stevens avoids the body shot from Kenderson.
Kenderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevens with a poor takedown #TD2#
so Kenderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kenderson is standing up over Stevens. Stevens looks to escape but Kenderson dives into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#REVR#
Stevens manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kenderson's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens is looking to control Kenderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stevens avoid being mounted?
Kenderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jake Stevens.
I think Stevens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens (ranked 5842 p4p, 449 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 5827 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". 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 8 wins and 3 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Max gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Max has him pressed against the cage.
Max pulls guard.
Max working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Max dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (0) vs (2) Max
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
Max is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Max passes into half guard.
Stevens is not content to let Max control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Max is working away from the top position though.
Max trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Max is stalling here. Stevens is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Max seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stevens has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stevens (4) vs (2) Max
Max trying to remain calm as Stevens controls from the top position.
Stevens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max is trying to improve his position.
Max stops Stevens from passing to mount.
Max is looking to reverse the position.
Stevens tries for a kimura but Max is defending well.
Max wants to control but Stevens postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max is trying to improve his position.
Stevens taking a breather here.
Max is trying to control Stevens's posture but Stevens avoids it.
Max is trying to improve his position.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Max is trying to get back to half guard.
Stevens is staying tight to Max's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Max is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Max is trying to control Stevens's posture but Stevens avoids it.
Stevens gets to mount! Max was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stevens (6) vs (2) Max
Max wants to hold on but Stevens pushes him away.
Max is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Max gets back to half guard.
Stevens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Max is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevens's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stevens (6) vs (6) Max
Stevens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Stevens is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Max gets his way!
Max has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stevens turns into Max and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (8) vs (6) Max
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Max trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Stevens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Max trying to control the position.
Stevens stays in close to Max's body and controls the position.
Max trying to control the position.
Stevens sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Max is trying to keep Stevens in close.
Stevens stays in close to Max's body and controls the position.
Stevens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Max is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
Stevens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Max lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (8) vs (8) Max
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Max is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens is looking for a triangle here but Max uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (8) vs (11) Max
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Max has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stevens looks to move to half guard but instead Max has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stevens (8) vs (13) Max
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Max with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Max wants to control the pace but Stevens is squirming around nicely.
Max might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stevens haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stevens is trying to escape the mount.
Stevens gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard.
Stevens looking for a kimura from the bottom but Max passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (8) vs (16) Max
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevens manages to get back to half guard.
Max is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stevens is not content to let Max control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Max is stalling here. Stevens is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Max seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stevens has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stevens (12) vs (16) Max
Max is trying to control Stevens's posture but Stevens avoids it.
Max is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stevens's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Max tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Max wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max wins on points by 16 to 12. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Melvin Tucker (ranked 7139 p4p, 298 weight class) and Jake Stevens (ranked 5669 p4p, 455 weight class). Stevens has chosen Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up" 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Melvin Tucker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tucker defends it nicely.
Tucker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevens defends well and Tucker ends up having to push Stevens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Tucker jumps into guard, dragging Stevens to the mat.
Tucker looking for a guillotine here but Stevens defends easily.
Stevens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tucker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevens has managed to get both his arms back between Tucker's legs - danger averted.
Stevens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Stevens 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.
Tucker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
Stevens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.
Stevens trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is continuing to stall.
Tucker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The adventures of Stevens the control monster continue. Boring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tucker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Let's hope that Stevens 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're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stevens.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is trying to keep Stevens in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Tucker trying to control the position.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is stalling in the full guard.
Yet more stalling tactics from Stevens.
Tucker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tucker controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.
Stevens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Tucker is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stevens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tucker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tucker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tucker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tucker (4) vs (0) Stevens
Stevens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tucker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stevens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevens has his feet on Tucker's thighs here. He's pushed Tucker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tucker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Stevens! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Kim (ranked 7543 p4p, 513 weight class) and Jake Stevens (ranked 5639 p4p, 451 weight class). Stevens has chosen Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up" 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Daniel Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kim gets a clinch.
Stevens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kim tightens his grip and picks Stevens up, before dumping him to the ground. Stevens manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kim (2) vs (0) Stevens
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (2) vs (2) Stevens
Kim keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens drops back looking for a leg! Kim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kim manages to kick Stevens off! Stevens jumps back into Kim's guard.
Stevens controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim pulls Stevens in close to his closed guard and prevents Stevens from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kim wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kim tries to get out of the position.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
Kim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Stevens controlling from the top position.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Stevens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Stevens 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.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens is fighting to break Kim's control of his arms but Kim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevens's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (4) vs (2) Stevens
Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Stevens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevens has his foot on Kim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kim works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Kim wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Kim looking to pass the guard.
Kim trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (4) vs (4) Stevens
Stevens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kim looking for a sweep. Not yet Kim, not yet.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Stevens drops back looking for a leg! Kim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kim manages to kick Stevens off! Stevens jumps back into Kim's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stevens trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens drops back looking for a leg! Kim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kim manages to kick Stevens off! Stevens jumps back into Kim's guard.
Kim being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Stevens gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Stevens wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
ABW 52 Vurny - Bones
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Kimura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl out of it but Stevens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kimura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Stevens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.#T1#
Kimura tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Kimura trying to hold on to Stevens's head to control him but Stevens postures up.
Kimura is pressing down on Stevens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stevens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stevens throws an elbow that misses. Kimura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stevens's guard. Nice move by Kimura!#REVR#
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kimura has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stevens is proving hard to escape from.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Stevens is looking to improve his position.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Stevens is looking to improve his position.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Stevens is defending well.
Stevens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Stevens wants to control the position but Kimura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kimura controlling the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Stevens circles away easily#TD2#
and Stevens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
Stevens thows a huge punch but Kimura dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Stevens dominated that round.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michael Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura dives in and grabs Stevens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes down on Kimura's head and hops out.
And Stevens tries to counter it with a takedown but Kimura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Stevens gets the takedown into side control.
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stevens seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Stevens trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away. #T1#
Stevens stalling. #SUB2#
Stevens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Stevens seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Stevens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Kimura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stevens quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Stevens trying to control but Kimura postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens is looking to get back to full guard here but Kimura has managed to pass to side control instead.
Stevens prevents Kimura from improving position.
Stevens is trying to buck Kimura off.
Stevens is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Jake Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens trying to remain calm as Kimura controls from the top position.
Stevens is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kimura asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up with Kimura, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes Kimura against the cage but Kimura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kimura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stevens sprawls and moves away.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevens as he avoids it easily.
Stevens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kimura tries to avoid it but Stevens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kimura to the ground. Kimura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kimura tries to counter with a takedown but Stevens is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Stevens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kimura's guard.
Kimura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kimura has a closed guard, preventing Stevens from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stevens enables Kimura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stevens manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2##SUB2#
Stevens working for submissions but it's allowed Kimura to get to half guard.
#ES2#
Stevens pushes Kimura off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Stevens closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kimura quickly recovers to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
Stevens passes into side control, despite Kimura's attempt to control the position.
Stevens has knee on belly momentarily but Kimura bucks him off and regains half guard. #T3#
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Stevens is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jake Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevens trying to control from Kimura's half guard. Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevens's guard. #REVR#
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Stevens!
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Event:
ABW 40 Roshi - Pacquiao
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Murray lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Jake Stevens has been cut.
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevens.
Leo Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
Murray misses with a combination
#TD2#
so Stevens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Murray has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stevens is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Stevens has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Murray is trying to keep an underhook but Stevens manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working. #ES#
Murray manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Murray fakes the leg kick and cracks Stevens in the body.
Stevens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murray is fending him off so far but Stevens persists. Nope, Murray circles away and we're back to standing.
Murray quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stevens.
Stevens shoots and misses
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevens. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
As Stevens looks to move away, Murray throws a big counter combo but Stevens just gets out of the way.
Leo Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Stevens.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.
Stevens wants to counter the offense by Murray and move into the clinch position.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Stevens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Stevens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murray has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stevens holds on and takes a little breather.
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murray manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Stevens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Stevens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murray goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murray wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens shoots in but Murray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murray thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murray tests Stevens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Murray misses #TD2#
and Stevens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murray wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Murray pushes Stevens off and gets back to his feet.
Murray is breathing heavily.#T3#
Murray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stevens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murray.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Stevens feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murray enables Stevens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murray manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Stevens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stevens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murray. That one must have hurt.
Murray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.
Murray misses with a few strikes there.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Murray.
#T4##TD2#
Stevens shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stevens was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Stevens is trying to get an arm triangle but Murray is defending well.
Murray is pushing Stevens's head away, looking to escape. Stevens manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Stevens's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Murray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Stevens feints the counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Murray.
Stevens avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevens's sensitive parts.
Murray throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Stevens counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murray!
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Stevens decides to stand back up. Stevens steps back and let's Murray get back to his feet.#TD2#
Stevens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murray tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stevens is in Murray's guard.
Murray is looking to stand up but Stevens isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Stevens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murray wants to stand but Stevens is controlling the position.
Murray trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Murray has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stevens is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Our sources have told us that Murray has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Stevens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stevens goes for a takedown attempt but Murray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leo Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Stevens.
Nice shot by Murray.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murray throws a counter high kick but Stevens was just alert enough to avoid it.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown. Murray tries to sprawl out of it but Stevens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murray lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leo Murray is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Murray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stevens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Murray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray.#ROC#
Stevens is rocked!
Murray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevens is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Murray lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Stevens goes down and covers up as Murray starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Murray!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 23
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Stevens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jivinen is trying to control but can't.
Stevens prevents Jivinen from standing back up.
Jivinen wants to get back to full guard.
Stevens is controlling the pace.
Jivinen trying to hold on to Stevens's head to control him but Stevens postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stevens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jivinen sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jivinen keeping control of the position.
Stevens trying to mount his opponent but Jivinen defends it.
Stevens trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
Jivinen throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
Stevens feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Stevens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jivinen to the ground. Stevens is now in Jivinen's guard.#T2#
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jivinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jivinen wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Jivinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stevens sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stevens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stevens stays in close to Jivinen's body and controls the position.
Stevens throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Jivinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jivinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Stevens working for a triangle but Jivinen defends it easily.
Stevens is trying to keep Jivinen in close.
Stevens 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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stevens seems keen to control Jivinen's posture.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
Jivinen controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Stevens pushes Jivinen off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Stevens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Stevens dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jivinen is looking to land body kicks.
Fred Jivinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Jivinen with that takedown attempt.
Stevens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jivinen defends it well.
Stevens shoots in but no luck this time.
Jivinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stevens manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Jivinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stevens to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stevens wanted to stand there but Jivinen had control of the position.
Stevens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jivinen is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up. #SU2#
Stevens gets to his feet - Jivinen follows without any prompting. #T1#
Jivinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jivinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jivinen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Jivinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jivinen.
Stevens slaps away a takedown attempt from Jivinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Jivinen tries to sprawl but Stevens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stevens controlling the action here.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB2#
Stevens seems to be working for a kimura but Jivinen defends the submission attempt.
Jivinen keeping control of the position. #T3#
Jivinen is looking to control Stevens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jivinen avoid being mounted?
Stevens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jivinen trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Stevens drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Jivinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.#T4#
Jivinen trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Stevens distracts Jivinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stevens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stevens being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jivinen trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jivinen tries to sprawl but Stevens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jivinen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stevens manages to mount him!
Jivinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stevens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jivinen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Stevens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Jivinen drops back looking for a leg! Stevens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevens manages to kick Jivinen off! Jivinen jumps back into Stevens's guard. #T1#
Stevens 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.
Stevens has Jivinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Jivinen controlling him for the moment.
Stevens looking to control.
Jivinen trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevens seems keen to control Jivinen's posture.
Jivinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Jivinen from controlling successfully.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jivinen's guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jivinen holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Jivinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens is working Jivinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jake Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jivinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stevens. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jivinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jivinen with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Stevens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jivinen stalling against the cage.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Stevens jumps into guard, dragging Jivinen to the mat.
Stevens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jivinen is controlling him.
Stevens pulls Jivinen in to control the position.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Stevens is trying to hold Jivinen in close to prevent damage but Jivinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Stevens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fred Jivinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens trying to control but Jivinen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Stevens!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tae Shik Cha and Jake Stevens. Cha comes into the arena with Emancipator - When I Go blaring out of the sound system. Stevens has chosen Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up" as his entrance music. Tae Shik Cha had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tae Shik Cha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cha moves into the clinch.
Cha fails to pull guard.
Stevens gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cha regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cha (0) vs (2) Stevens
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Cha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens is fighting to break Cha's control of his arms but Cha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cha has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stevens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Cha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cha controlling the position.
Stevens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cha controlling the position.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Cha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cha is pulling down on Stevens's head to control his posture.
Cha is trying to keep Stevens in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Cha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cha seems keen to control Stevens's posture.
Stevens preventing the sweep.
Cha trying to control the position here.
Cha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
Cha keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha pulls Stevens in close to prevent any damage.
Cha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevens's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cha (2) vs (2) Stevens
Stevens is trying to keep Cha in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cha continues to stall.
Cha looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cha controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cha'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to keep Cha in close.
Cha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cha is aware though and is defending well.
Cha content to stall in guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cha looking to pass the guard.
Cha is stalling in the full guard.
Cha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Cha stands and throws Stevens's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cha (5) vs (2) Stevens
Stevens is looking to reverse the position.
Stevens is letting Cha control him for a moment.
Stevens struggling a bit here.
Cha takes a little break here. Stevens wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to buck Cha off but Cha is having none of it.
Cha in side control, just content to control the action for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cha.
Cha wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens stops Cha from passing to mount.
Cha just content to control the position.
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevens seems a little lost for a moment, as Cha dominates the positioning.
Stevens tries to bench press Cha off him but Cha keeps the position.
Stevens prevents Cha from improving position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cha is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stevens will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stevens manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cha's best efforts.
Cha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard.
Cha wants to pass the guard but Stevens is defending well.
Cha is working hard here to advance position.
Cha stalling.
Cha prevents Stevens from improving his position.
Stevens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Cha controlling him for the moment.
Cha controlling from the top position.
Stevens working for a triangle but Cha defends it easily.
Cha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stevens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cha controlling from the top position.
Stevens is trying to keep Cha in close.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - Cha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cha passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stevens! Score +3 for passing guard: Cha (8) vs (2) Stevens
Cha tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stevens tries to hold on but Cha pushes him away.
Cha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stevens tries to hold on but Cha pushes him away.
Cha controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is working to get back to half guard.
Cha controlling from the full mount.
Stevens regains half guard.
Cha is pressing down on Stevens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stevens is holding on for now.
Cha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Further stalling from Cha.
Stevens is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stevens trying to control here.
Cha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cha continues to hold on tight.
More hug and hope from Cha.
Stevens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cha keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cha takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens and Kevin Thompson. Stevens kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". 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 6 wins and 1 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thompson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevens defends well and Thompson ends up having to push Stevens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thompson rushes Stevens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens wants a takedown but no success here.
Stevens tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson has picked Stevens up - he's going for a ride! Thompson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stevens (0) vs (2) Thompson
Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but Stevens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Stevens trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but Thompson postures up.
Stevens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Stevens defending well.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stevens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stevens pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pushing down on Stevens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Stevens tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stevens looking for a kimura from the bottom but Thompson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (0) vs (5) Thompson
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.
Thompson tries to move to mount but Stevens blocks the move with his legs.
Stevens is trying to escape the position but Thompson is controlling the position.
Stevens manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.
Stevens preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Stevens defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stevens wants to control but Thompson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (0) vs (8) Thompson
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Thompson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Thompson wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
Thompson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stevens keeping his opponent close.
Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stevens wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Stevens gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
Thompson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (0) vs (11) Thompson
Stevens prevents Thompson from improving position.
Thompson working away.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevens can't do much from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling from side mount.
Thompson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stevens's legs.
Stevens wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson trying to control the position but Stevens is working away.
Stevens is trying to improve his position.
Thompson working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stevens tries to improve position but can't.
Stevens wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson laying and praying for a moment but Stevens takes advantage and regains half guard.
Stevens is pressing down on Thompson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thompson has passed into half guard!
Thompson controlling the action here.
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stevens is not content to let Thompson control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stevens gets full guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Thompson stands and throws Stevens's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (0) vs (14) Thompson
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control for a moment but Stevens uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stevens is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Stevens won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Stevens is working away.
Thompson stalling away here and it's allowed Stevens to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control the position.
Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Stevens keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thompson wins on points by 14 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Bishoff and Jake Stevens. Bishoff comes into the arena with Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing blaring out of the sound system. Stevens has chosen Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gary Bishoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Bishoff. No joy for Stevens on that attempt.
Bishoff clinches.
Bishoff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stevens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bishoff is defending well.
Stevens is pressed up against the cage. Bishoff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevens down to the mat. Stevens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bishoff shoots in but Stevens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bishoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishoff takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens is trying to trip Bishoff. He has hold of a leg but Bishoff is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stevens persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bishoff (0) vs (2) Stevens
Stevens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bishoff trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishoff keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Bishoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff seems keen to control Stevens's posture.
Bishoff is trying to keep Stevens in close.
Bishoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bishoff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Bishoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bishoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevens content to stall in guard here.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bishoff working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controlling from the top position.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Bishoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bishoff keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Bishoff working a defensive guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bishoff is trying to keep Stevens in close.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
Stevens drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bishoff dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (2) vs (2) Stevens
Bishoff wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens has control of Bishoff's left arm, preventing Bishoff from doing any damage.
Stevens is looking for a triangle but Bishoff pushes his legs off easily.
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bishoff wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Bishoff is proving a slippery customer.
Bishoff won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
Bishoff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevens controls Bishoff momentarily but Bishoff frees himself.
Bishoff trying to move into half guard but instead Stevens has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (2) vs (4) Stevens
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bishoff pulls Stevens in close to prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
Stevens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bishoff haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stevens is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bishoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bishoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bishoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
Stevens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bishoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but Bishoff is working from the bottom.
Stevens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevens wins on points by 4 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens and Andrew Johannsenn. Chooooooooon! I think Stevens might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". Man, I cannot wait for 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Johannsenn!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stevens shoots for a double leg takedown but Johannsenn sprawls well. He's pushed Stevens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevens clinches.
Johannsenn gets control of Stevens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johannsenn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens trying to control but Johannsenn is working from the bottom.
Johannsenn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stevens content to stall in guard here.
Johannsenn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stevens content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johannsenn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johannsenn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johannsenn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stevens (0) vs (4) Johannsenn
Johannsenn tries to advance to mount but Stevens denies him.
Johannsenn slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannsenn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (4) Johannsenn
Stevens controlling the action here.
Stevens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johannsenn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannsenn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevens is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johannsenn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stevens is looking for a kimura but Johannsenn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Johannsenn is having none of it.
Stevens wants to pass to mount but Johannsenn is defending the position.
Stevens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Johannsenn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannsenn is looking to control Stevens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johannsenn avoid being mounted?
Johannsenn won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johannsenn keeps working.
Johannsenn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevens is looking for a kimura but Johannsenn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Johannsenn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johannsenn tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Johannsenn looks winded!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevens stalling.
Johannsenn is in trouble now - Stevens has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (5) vs (4) Johannsenn
Johannsenn is looking to improve his position but Stevens isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stevens controlling the position easily from mount.
Stevens manages to capitalize on a mistake by Johannsenn to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stevens (8) vs (4) Johannsenn
Stevens controls the position.
Stevens is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johannsenn is defending well though. Stevens let's go of the attempt for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking for the RNC.
Stevens is persistently looking for the submission but Johannsenn is defending it well.
Stevens trying to control.
Stevens has got one arm under Johannsenn's chin. This could be trouble... Johannsenn trying to control the other hand but Stevens gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Johannsenn has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Stevens! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter House and Jake Stevens. House comes to the cage accompanied by UB40 - Red Red Wine. Stevens has chosen Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up" as his entrance music. 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 4 wins and 0 losses; Peter House! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
House moves into range and clinches up with Stevens.
Stevens has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics House uses from the top position.
House will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing House from controlling successfully.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. House is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens looking to control.
House trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House forces his way into half guard.
Stevens is looking to improve his position.
House is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stevens tries to roll over but House keeps him under control.
House seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
House is trying to control. Stevens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stevens wants to control but House is keeping busy.
Stevens is trying is best to control the position here.
House is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stevens defends it well.
House is trying to control. Stevens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control from the bottom.
House seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
House looking for a submission but Stevens manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Stevens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
House preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
House trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens seems keen to control House's posture.
House controlling from the top position.
House wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
Stevens has his foot on House's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. House works his way back into a safe position though.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stevens seems keen to control House's posture.
Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. House gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevens trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
House trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
House advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: House (3) vs (0) Stevens
Stevens looks to move to half guard but instead House has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: House (5) vs (0) Stevens
House trying to control but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens reaches up to try and control the position but House seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Stevens rolls and tries to escape and now House has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: House (8) vs (0) Stevens
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
House is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stevens knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stevens for a finish.
Stevens manages to reverse the position and now he's in House's guard. Nice work there by Stevens.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: House (8) vs (2) Stevens
Stevens trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
House is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
House is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
House trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but House is retaining full guard.
Stevens looking to sit in guard and control but House gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: House (10) vs (2) Stevens
Stevens keeping full guard, as House tries to pass.
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. House is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
House drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and House jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
House got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, House has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens's legs - danger averted.
Stevens pulls House in close to prevent any damage.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
House 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.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but House is proving a slippery customer.
House controlling from the top position.
Stevens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
House is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens has control of House's left arm, preventing House from doing any damage.
House won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
House engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevens keeping full guard, as House tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
House postures up.
Stevens 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.
Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and House defends well.
Stevens has his foot on House's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. House works his way back into a safe position though.
House wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens seems keen to control House's posture.
Stevens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevens is trying to control the position but House postures up.
Stevens wants to sweep here but House controlling him for the moment.
House passes Stevens's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
House perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stevens is in trouble now - House has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: House (13) vs (2) Stevens
House looking to secure an arm triangle but Stevens defends it well.
Stevens slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
House controlling the pace.
Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
House takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Peter House is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steve McAdams and Jake Stevens. McAdams comes to the cage accompanied by An Irish Pub. Stevens has chosen Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up" as his entrance music. Jake Stevens acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Steve McAdams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McAdams dives in and scores a takedown into Stevens's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McAdams (2) vs (0) Stevens
McAdams controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McAdams is aware though and is defending well.
McAdams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing McAdams from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stevens is controlling McAdams's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens has McAdams pulled in close to control his posture.
McAdams has gone for a leg lock! Stevens slips out almost immediately though and dives into McAdams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (2) vs (2) Stevens
McAdams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McAdams seems keen to control Stevens's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevens sitting in guard here, content to control.
McAdams keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
McAdams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevens has gone for a leg lock! McAdams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stevens's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (4) vs (2) Stevens
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens has an active guard here but McAdams has managed to pass into half guard.
McAdams trying to control the pace.
Stevens wants to control but McAdams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McAdams is working for a kimura but Stevens is defending it quite comfortably.
McAdams prevents Stevens from improving his position.
McAdams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stevens is looking to control McAdams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stevens avoid being mounted?
McAdams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control from the bottom.
McAdams controlling the action here.
McAdams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stevens gets back to full guard.
McAdams 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.
McAdams won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McAdams controls the pace.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens looking for a guillotine here but McAdams defends easily.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking for a triangle but McAdams pushes his legs off easily.
McAdams content to stall in guard here.
Stevens trying to control the position.
McAdams trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
McAdams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McAdams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McAdams has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens's legs - danger averted.
Stevens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stevens is looking for a triangle here but McAdams uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (7) vs (2) Stevens
McAdams tries for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.
Stevens tries to buck McAdams off but McAdams is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McAdams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevens, who protects the arm well.
Stevens is not content to let McAdams control the position.
Stevens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McAdams off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McAdams (7) vs (6) Stevens
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working for a choke but McAdams is defending well.
McAdams breaks Stevens's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (9) vs (6) Stevens
McAdams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Stevens is pulling down on McAdams's head to control his posture.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McAdams defends well.
McAdams preventing the sweep.
McAdams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stevens controlling the position.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but McAdams is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing McAdams from controlling successfully.
Stevens wants to control but McAdams passes easily into half guard.
Stevens is looking for a sweep. McAdams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McAdams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McAdams tries to pass to full mount but Stevens defends it.
Stevens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McAdams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McAdams's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McAdams (9) vs (10) Stevens
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McAdams showing good submission defense here.
McAdams trying to control the action but Stevens just sinks the hooks in.
McAdams defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stevens's arms.
Stevens is not going to allow McAdams to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevens wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens and Tom Gunson. Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". Gunson has chosen Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tom Gunson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gunson stuffs the takedown.
Stevens clinches with his opponent.
Gunson goes for a takedown attempt but Stevens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stevens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (0) Gunson
Gunson trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stevens in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunson won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.
Gunson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Stevens has latched onto it... Big trouble! Stevens pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gunson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Stevens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Stevens! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens and Nick Ziziou. Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". Ziziou is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coldplay - Paradise. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nick Ziziou!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziziou.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ziziou sprawls well. Ziziou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
Ziziou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ziziou clinches with his opponent.
Stevens pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziziou content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stevens has locked up a guillotine! Stevens's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ziziou is holding on here and Stevens must be using up a lot of energy. Ziziou has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stevens gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Stevens! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens and Zack Kittel. Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". The crowd seem to be enjoying Kittel's choice of entrance music: Bon Jovi - You Give Love A Bad Name. 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; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zack Kittel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kittel forces Stevens back against the cage and clinches.
Kittel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stevens is defending well.
Kittel pulls guard.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Kittel keeps moving.
Kittel controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kittel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens stays in close to Kittel's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Kittel is retaining full guard.
Kittel working a defensive guard here.
Kittel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stevens is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens controlling the action here.
Stevens trying to control from half guard but Kittel is working away.
Stevens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kittel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Stevens has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (3) vs (0) Kittel
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kittel wants to hold on but Stevens pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens is working for a guillotine from mount but Kittel frees his head quite easily.
Stevens has control of Kittel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kittel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stevens looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens avoids the attempt from Kittel to control.
Stevens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stevens wants to finish this one by submission but Kittel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stevens.
Stevens tries to control but Kittel wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kittel to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kittel shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens tries to control but Kittel wriggling away.
Stevens wants to take Kittel's back here but Kittel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kittel regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kittel is trying to control but can't.
Kittel gets full guard.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Kittel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Kittel is retaining full guard.
Kittel is looking for a triangle but Stevens pushes his legs off easily.
Stevens trying to control but Kittel is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kittel pulls Stevens in close to his closed guard and prevents Stevens from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stevens won't allow Kittel to sweep him here.
Kittel is looking for a triangle but Stevens pushes his legs off easily.
Kittel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kittel has his foot on Stevens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but Kittel is working from the bottom.
Stevens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kittel keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass.
Kittel is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kittel looking to control.
Stevens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kittel is pulling down on Stevens's head. It's preventing any offense from Stevens, at least for the moment.
Stevens forces his way into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kittel wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
Stevens stalling.
Kittel wants to get back to full guard.
Stevens not doing much here.
Stevens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kittel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking to advance position but Kittel won't allow it.
Stevens is taking a breather. Kittel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kittel trying to control from the bottom.
Stevens 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.
Stevens trying to control the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kittel is concentrating on defense, preventing Stevens from advancing position.
Kittel trying to control but Stevens postures up.
Stevens is working for a kimura but Kittel is defending it quite comfortably.
Stevens trying to control from half guard but Kittel is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kittel is just riding it out for now. Stevens eventually gives up the hold.
Kittel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Kittel is retaining full guard.
Kittel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
Stevens pushes down on Kittel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stevens wants to control but Kittel is keeping him busy.
Stevens is really struggling to control Kittel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kittel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stevens trying to control but Kittel is working from the bottom.
Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stevens'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kittel is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevens takes the fight on points by 3 to 0. |
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