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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minasian.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Justis shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Justis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minasian.
Minasian shoots in looking for a takedown. Justis tries to sprawl out of it but Minasian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Justis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Minasian misses with a takedown
and Justis counters with a series of strikes. Minasian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Minasian shoots in looking for a takedown but Justis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minasian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Justis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minasian.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt
and Justis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Minasian looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Justis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Justis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Justis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Minasian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Justis is fending him off so far but Minasian persists. Nope, Justis circles away and we're back to standing.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minasian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Minasian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Justis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Justis wants it to stay on the feet.
Minasian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Justis connects with a body shot that sends Minasian's belly button to the back.
Minasian drops his hands momentarily and Justis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Minasian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Justis darts in and clinches Minasian up against the cage.
Minasian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Justis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Justis.
Justis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Justis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Justis just leaning against Minasian, taking a breather.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Justis manages to get underhooks.
Justis is stalling here.
Minasian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minasian told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Minasian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Justis lands with a light punch inside.
Justis leaning against his opponent.
Minasian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Justis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Justis misses the shot to the body.
Justis keeps the fight on the outside.
Minasian fails with the takedown
and Justis counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Minasian! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Logan Justis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Logan Justis made sure he mentioned FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Minasian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheng throws a looping overhand right but Minasian ducks down to avoid it.
Minasian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Minasian shoots for a takedown but Cheng saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Minasian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cheng is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Minasian stalls from top position.#SUB#
Minasian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cheng wants to control but Minasian postures up.
We've been hearing that Minasian has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Minasian controls the position.
Cheng is looking for a sweep.
Minasian takes a little break here. Cheng wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Minasian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Minasian has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cheng!#T2#
Minasian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Minasian avoids the attempt from Cheng to control.
Minasian controlling the position easily from mount.
Minasian wants to take Cheng's back but he can't do it this time.
Cheng is trying to escape the mount but Minasian keeps good control and instead manages to take Cheng's back.
#T3#
Cheng is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Minasian.
#SUB#
Minasian is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cheng has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Minasian has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cheng taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Minasian doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tigran Minasian!
Tigran Minasian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Minasian moves away from the strike by Andrews. #TD2#
Minasian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Andrews stops Minasian from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian advances to mount.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andrews is looking to escape.
Andrews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minasian avoids the attempt from Andrews to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andrews is looking to escape.
Andrews has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Minasian's lack of action.
#T1#
Well, if Minasian is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Minasian prevents Andrews from improving his position.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Andrews defending well.
Andrews is not content to let Minasian control the position.#SUB#
Andrews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Minasian passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Andrews!
Minasian forces the positional change into back control. #T2#
Minasian keeps control of the position easily here as Andrews tries to buck him off.
Minasian is looking to control Andrews but Andrews is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Andrews do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Minasian trying to control.#SUB2#
Andrews 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 Minasian gets his way!
Andrews wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Andrews trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Minasian looking for the RNC.
Andrews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Andrews 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.#SUB2#
Minasian looking for the choke but no joy.
Andrews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Andrews staying busy and making it hard for Minasian to control. #SUB2#
Minasian tightening his grip on Andrews, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Andrews defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
You can see the frustration on Andrews's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Minasian controls the position.
Minasian trying to control momentarily.
Minasian has the hooks in. Andrews is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #ES#
Andrews manages to stand up with Minasian still on his back. Eventually Minasian drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Hunter Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Minasian.
Minasian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andrews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minasian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Minasian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andrews is trying to defend but Minasian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tigran Minasian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andrews misses with a looping left.
And Minasian tries to counter it with a takedown but Andrews pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Minasian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Minasian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Minasian takes a little break here. Andrews wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Minasian tries to advance to mount but can't.
Minasian trying to control the action but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews stops Minasian from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Andrews manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Minasian.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Minasian working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Andrews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minasian is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Andrews is looking for a triangle but Minasian pushes his legs off easily.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Andrews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.
Minasian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Minasian wants to control but Andrews is keeping him busy.
Andrews pushes Minasian away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Minasian gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andrews keeps working. #T2#
Andrews can't do much from the bottom here.
Minasian trying to control the position but Andrews is working away.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Minasian drags him back down.#ES#
Andrews bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minasian was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD2#
Minasian sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Andrews to the ground! Minasian dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Andrews is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hunter Andrews has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minasian controlling the pace for now.
Oh Andrews is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Minasian has control of Andrews's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Andrews regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Andrews seems to have got his legs back now.
Andrews slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Andrews manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Andrews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Andrews looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
Minasian trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Minasian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minasian looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Andrews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Andrews had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minasian defends it easily.
Minasian passes Andrews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Minasian controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tigran Minasian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hunter Andrews's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Minasian shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minasian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andrews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Minasian.
Minasian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrews.
Andrews misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Minasian dives in and scores a takedown into Andrews's guard.
Minasian works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Minasian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andrews defends it well.
Minasian slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Andrews looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Andrews is trying to stand.
#ES#
Andrews kicks Minasian off and gets back to his feet.
Minasian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunter Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Minasian avoids the body shot from Andrews.
Minasian moves in looking to clinch but Andrews pushes him off.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minasian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrews connects with a nice looking jab.
Andrews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andrews wants it to stay on the feet.
Minasian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrews throws out the jab.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Minasian is just out of range.
Tigran Minasian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minasian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andrews pinned against the cage. Andrews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Minasian clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Andrews struggles to land a body shot inside as Minasian controls his hands.
Minasian avoids a wild elbow strike from Andrews.
Andrews wants to take the fight to the mat but Minasian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andrews has Minasian pushed against the cage.
Andrews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Minasian smiles and moves away.
Hunter Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Andrews is winning the standup battle so far.
Minasian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andrews tries to avoid it but Minasian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andrews to the ground. Andrews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minasian manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minasian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minasian with the counter takedown but Andrews avoids it easily.
Minasian tries to clinch up.
Andrews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minasian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andrews defends it nicely.
Andrews misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Andrews. Those never looked like landing.
Minasian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andrews misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Andrews closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Minasian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Minasian stalling in the clinch.
Minasian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrews pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Minasian clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Minasian is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Andrews can't fight it off and eventually Minasian manages to take the fight to the floor. Andrews looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Andrews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minasian is aware though and is defending well.
Minasian won't allow Andrews to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Andrews looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. #T4#
Minasian controls from within his opponent's guard.
Minasian passes Andrews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Minasian prevents Andrews from standing back up.
Andrews won't allow Minasian to pass to mount. #SUB#
Andrews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Andrews actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minasian stalling.
Tigran Minasian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Andrews is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minasian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tigran Minasian!
A very excited looking Tigran Minasian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Minasian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poutine looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Minasian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Poutine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Minasian turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Minasian just content to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Minasian working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Minasian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian moves into full mount! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minasian controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Minasian is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Poutine is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tigran Minasian!
Tigran Minasian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GC 420 Abner vs. Ragnaar
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Minasian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Minasian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Minasian leaning against his opponent.
Minasian trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Minasian avoids the damage to the body.
Minasian can't get the takedown.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Minasian blocks with his arms.
Our sources have told us that Minasian has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Minasian goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Minasian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a head kick. #T1#
Minasian blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Minasian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Black Lives Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minasian avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Minasian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minasian off to one side.
Minasian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson. #CL2#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minasian blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Minasian goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minasian is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minasian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Minasian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minasian dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Minasian is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minasian blocks it with crossed arms.
Minasian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Minasian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Minasian is trying to trip Jackson. He has hold of a leg but Jackson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Minasian persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jackson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Minasian is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Minasian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minasian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Minasian 's eye.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Minasian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Minasian is blocking nicely.
Minasian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Minasian moves into the clinch.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minasian is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Minasian is blocking nicely.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Minasian is looking to take this one to the mat.
Minasian is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Minasian's face.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Minasian is rocked!
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Minasian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Minasian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a big knee to the head and Minasian goes down! Jackson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Lives Jackson!
Black Lives Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GC 415 Zaire vs. Abner
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson lands a head kick!
Jackson avoids the head kick by Minasian.
Minasian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Minasian misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Minasian blocks an elbow strike.
Minasian is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Minasian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Minasian blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Minasian wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minasian goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minasian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Minasian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Minasian is breathing heavily.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Minasian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Minasian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Minasian's ribcage.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Minasian avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Minasian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minasian blocks it with crossed arms.
Minasian blocks the elbow strike.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Minasian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Minasian's head.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Minasian
and Jackson counters with a body kick that stops Minasian in his tracks momentarily. #CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minasian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Minasian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Minasian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Minasian looking for a takedown.
Minasian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minasian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Minasian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Minasian is blocking nicely.
Minasian takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Minasian is rocked!
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Oh Minasian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Minasian can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Minasian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Minasian seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson jerks Minasian's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Minasian drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Jackson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Jackson because Minasian was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Black Lives Jackson!
A very excited looking Black Lives Jackson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GC 411 Garrett vs. Line
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Sailcirc cracks Minasian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sailcirc throws a looping overhand right but Minasian ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Sailcirc misses.
Nice uppercut there from Sailcirc.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sailcirc enables Minasian to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sailcirc manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sailcirc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Sailcirc is retaining full guard.
Minasian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Minasian has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailcirc is pulling down on Minasian's head to control his posture.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sailcirc is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Minasian pushes down on Sailcirc's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sailcirc is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sailcirc is trying to maintain the position but Minasian is very close to passing his half guard.
Minasian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Sailcirc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minasian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Minasian is trying to control. Sailcirc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sailcirc is positioning himself well to prevent Minasian advancing to mount.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Sailcirc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minasian prevents Sailcirc from improving his position.
Sailcirc controlling the position well. #T2#
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Sailcirc defends it.
Minasian trying to control the action but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Minasian passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sailcirc working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sailcirc stops Minasian from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Minasian tries to control but Sailcirc wriggling away.
Minasian wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sailcirc gets back to half guard.#T3#
Sailcirc is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Minasian seems to be working for a kimura but Sailcirc defends the submission attempt.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sailcirc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sailcirc tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Sailcirc manages to get to full guard.
Sailcirc wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Sailcirc.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sailcirc is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sailcirc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minasian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sailcirc is keeping the position for now.
Minasian trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc 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.
Sailcirc has his hands on Minasian's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Sailcirc is retaining full guard.
Sailcirc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tigran Minasian will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Minasian shoots in but no luck this time.
Minasian fails to land the takedown.
Minasian shoots for a double leg takedown but Sailcirc sprawls well. He's pushed Minasian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sailcirc swings for the body but Minasian moves out of range.
Minasian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sailcirc defends well and Minasian ends up having to push Sailcirc into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sailcirc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sailcirc scores with a shot to the side of Minasian's head.
Sailcirc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Sailcirc manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Minasian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc trying to control the position here.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sailcirc is pulling down on Minasian's head to control his posture.
Minasian trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc is controlling Minasian's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Sailcirc finds it's way through Minasian's defenses.
Sailcirc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Minasian forces Sailcirc back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Sailcirc works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully. #T2#
Minasian looking for a sweep. Not yet Minasian, not yet.
Minasian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sailcirc manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sailcirc has control of Minasian's left arm, preventing Minasian from doing any damage.
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Sailcirc controlling the position.
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Sailcirc is pulling down on Minasian's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sailcirc is on top in guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Sailcirc postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Minasian is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sailcirc, into his guard. #REVR#
Sailcirc controlling the position.#T3#
Minasian 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.
Sailcirc has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Sailcirc 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.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sailcirc is pulling down on Minasian's head. It's preventing any offense from Minasian, at least for the moment.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sailcirc seems keen to control Minasian's posture.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Sailcirc is keeping the position.
Sailcirc is pulling down on Minasian's head. It's preventing any offense from Minasian, at least for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sailcirc.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Minasian tries to close the distance and clinch but Sailcirc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sailcirc feints the counter takedown.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Sailcirc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sailcirc.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torcadall Sailcirc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sailcirc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Minasian.
Minasian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sailcirc defends well and Minasian ends up having to push Sailcirc into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sailcirc feints the counter takedown.
Sailcirc wants a takedown.
Minasian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sailcirc pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian tries to clinch but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Minasian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sailcirc defends it nicely.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Sailcirc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Minasian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sailcirc.
Minasian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Minasian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sailcirc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sailcirc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Sailcirc.
Minasian avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minasian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Minasian takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sailcirc lands with a straight right. Minasian didn't see that one coming.
Minasian shoots in looking for a takedown but Sailcirc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minasian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Minasian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc works the jab nicely.
Donk. Sailcirc catches Minasian right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Sailcirc. #TD2#
Sailcirc closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Minasian's guard.
Sailcirc controlling from the top position.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Sailcirc 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.
Sailcirc trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom. #T2#
Sailcirc controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Torcadall Sailcirc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sailcirc throws out a loose jab but Minasian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sailcirc swats away the attempt to clinch by Minasian.
Minasian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sailcirc has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minasian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minasian drops his hands momentarily and Sailcirc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Sailcirc feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minasians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Minasian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Minasian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sailcirc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minasian somewhat.
Sailcirc missing with a left hand there. Minasian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sailcirc, as that shot connected.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Minasian is just out of range.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sailcirc as he avoids it easily.
Sailcirc misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minasian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tigran Minasian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minasian avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
#CL2#
Sailcirc clinches with his opponent.
Minasian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sailcirc gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Minasian.
#T4#
A short right from Sailcirc on the inside. #TD2#
Sailcirc gets control of Minasian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sailcirc will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sailcirc is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc advances position into side control!
Minasian is not content to let Sailcirc control the position. #SUB2#
Sailcirc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minasian, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torcadall Sailcirc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sailcirc has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torcadall Sailcirc!
Torcadall Sailcirc seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GC 405
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dean misses with a straight right.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Minasian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Minasian 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Minasian working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Minasian stands and throws Dean's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dean being controlled for a moment.
Dean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Minasian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minasian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minasian tries to advance to mount but can't.
Minasian controls the position from side control.
Dean wants to get back to his feet but Minasian drags him back down.
Dean trying to remain calm as Minasian controls from the top position.
Dean is trying to get back to his feet.
Minasian slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Minasian swings around for an armbar but Dean sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Minasian's guard.#T2#
Dean wants to stand but Minasian is controlling his posture from full guard.
Minasian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Minasian works his way into side control.
Minasian moves into full mount!
Dean squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Minasian controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Minasian fails to advance to Dean's back.
Minasian controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Minasian goes for an armbar but Dean turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dean.
Dean tries to stand but Minasian is controlling from the bottom.
Dean wants to stand and escape but instead Minasian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Minasian is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian passes into half guard.
Minasian is taking a breather. Dean 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.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Dean defending well.
Minasian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Dean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tigran Minasian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minasian was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Minasian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dean scores with a jab to the head.
Dean leaves Minasian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dean lands a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Minasian or perhaps it was just good defense by Dean, which made it look bad.
Dean leaves Minasian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brian Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.#CL2#
Minasian takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Dean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minasian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dean prevents it.
#BC#
Dean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Dean scores with a jab.#TD2#
Minasian looking to score a takedown here. Dean is defending well but Minasian drives through and ends up in Dean's guard.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dean tries to get out of the position.
Dean is looking to stand up but Minasian isn't so interested in that idea.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Minasian forces his way into half guard.
Dean tries to kick Minasian off but Minasian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Minasian wants to work for an arm triangle but Dean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Minasian on the ground.
Dean pushes Minasian off looking to stand but Minasian dives back in and keeps control.
Minasian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Minasian uses his free foot to push down on Dean's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dean. #T3#
Minasian controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Dean really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Minasian controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Minasian 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.#SUB2#
Minasian looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Minasian looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Minasian seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dean is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Minasian looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dean is controlling an arm, preventing Minasian from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Minasian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Minasian content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tigran Minasian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minasian.
Minasian shoots in for a double leg but Dean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Minasian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Minasian pushes Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
Dean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Minasian looking for a takedown.
Brian Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Minasian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Minasian.
Dean is trying to force a seperation but Minasian has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dean is trying to push Minasian away but Minasian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Minasian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dean fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minasian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tigran Minasian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minasian misses with a takedown
and Dean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minasian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minasian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dean connects with a jab.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD#
Dean lands a big right hand that sends Minasian crashing to the mat! Dean stays standing though and waves Minasian back to his feet!#ROC#Minasian is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean flashes Minasian a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Minasian's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Minasian crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Dean punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Dean!
Brian Dean seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GC 400
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Minasian tries to clinch but Tanahashi moves away
enabling Tanahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Minasian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tanahashi counters with a three punch combo that has Minasian backing up. Minasian nods at Tanahashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanahashi circles away.
Minasian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minasian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanahashi misses with an uppercut. Minasian saw that one coming.
Minasian fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanahashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Minasian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tanahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Minasian drives through with a takedown into Tanahashi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tanahashi has his feet on Minasian's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tanahashi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Minasian fails with the takedown
and Tanahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Tanahashi shows good takedown defense.
Tanahashi throws the left hand but Minasian avoids the punch easily.
Minasian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Tanahashi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Minasian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minasian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minasian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanahashi defends it nicely.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanahashi counters with a left and a right that stings Minasian.
Minasian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanahashi counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Minasian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tanahashi. That one must have hurt.
Minasian is breathing heavily.
Minasian shoots and misses
and Tanahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minasian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Minasian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tanahashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Tomohiro Tanahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minasian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Minasian shoots in and drives through. Tanahashi sprawls well.
Tanahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanahashi counters with a three punch combo that has Minasian backing up. Minasian nods at Tanahashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Tanahashi scores with the left hand. Minasian knows he should have avoided that one.
Tanahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Minasian is just out of range.
Tanahashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Minasian is rocked!
Minasian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Minasian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanahashi works the jab nicely.#T3#
Minasian tries for a takedown but Tanahashi circles away easily
and Tanahashi counters with a left to the body.
Minasian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tanahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Tanahashi steps in with a hook that catches Minasian right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tanahashi follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Minasian looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomohiro Tanahashi!
After winning the bout, Tomohiro Tanahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Minasian with that takedown attempt.
Minasian fails with a takedown attempt.
Minasian shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolf-Fang sprawls well. He's pushed Minasian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf-Fang defends it nicely.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wolf-Fang takes the fight into the clinch.
Minasian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wolf-Fang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is working for takedown but Wolf-Fang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Wolf-Fang manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Wolf-Fang is trying to trip Minasian. He has hold of a leg but Minasian is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wolf-Fang persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Wolf-Fang#T1#
Minasian keeping full guard, as Wolf-Fang tries to pass.
Minasian looking for a sweep. Not yet Minasian, not yet.
Minasian is trying to keep Wolf-Fang in close.
Wolf-Fang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolf-Fang is pushing down on Minasian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Minasian is fighting to maintain full guard but Wolf-Fang has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Wolf-Fang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wolf-Fang is looking to stall here but Minasian recovers full guard.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Wolf-Fang tries to pass.
Wolf-Fang pushes down on Minasian's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Wolf-Fang trying to control the action but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian wants to control but Wolf-Fang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Minasian is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wolf-Fang passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (5) Wolf-Fang
Minasian wants to control but Wolf-Fang is having none of it.
Minasian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wolf-Fang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Wolf-Fang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wolf-Fang controlling his opponent.
Wolf-Fang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Minasian is looking to escape.
Minasian stops Wolf-Fang from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wolf-Fang controlling from mount.
We've been informed that Wolf-Fang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
Minasian is squirming around, avoiding Wolf-Fang's attempts to control the action.
Wolf-Fang is looking to work his way around to Minasian's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wolf-Fang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wolf-Fang manages to capitalize on a mistake by Minasian to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (0) vs (8) Wolf-Fang
Minasian tries to break free.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy.#T6#
Minasian tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wolf-Fang works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (0) vs (11) Wolf-Fang
Wolf-Fang tries to get the hooks in deep but Minasian pushed the leg off.
Minasian is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
A lull in the action here.
Wolf-Fang controlling well, preventing Minasian from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Minasian wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wolf-Fang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Minasian tries to escape but Wolf-Fang has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wolf-Fang has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Minasian's body.
#SUB2#
Wolf-Fang has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Minasian is defending well but eventually Wolf-Fang manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Minasian has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
In his post fight interview, Yamcha Wolf-Fang started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Osiris Maharajah!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Maharajah stuffs the takedown.
And Maharajah tries to counter it with a takedown but Minasian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Minasian shoots and misses #TD2#
and Maharajah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Minasian's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Maharajah
Maharajah is looking to pass into half guard but Minasian pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Minasian is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (2) Maharajah#SUB2#
Maharajah working for a triangle but Minasian defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Maharajah looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
Maharajah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maharajah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minasian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maharajah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minasian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minasian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian won't allow Maharajah to sweep him here.
Maharajah is trying to keep Minasian in close.
Maharajah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minasian manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (4) Maharajah
Minasian looking for a sweep. Not yet Minasian, not yet.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Maharajah from controlling successfully.
Maharajah advances to half guard.
Minasian wants to improve his position but Maharajah is controlling well.
#T2#
Maharajah wants to take a breather but Minasian is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maharajah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maharajah's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (6) vs (4) Maharajah
I really don't envy Maharajah right now.
Maharajah is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Minasian.
Maharajah is in bad spot here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Good control from Minasian.#SUB#
Minasian is looking for the choke from the back position but Maharajah is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Maharajah preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Minasian.
Maharajah breaks Minasian's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (6) vs (6) Maharajah
Maharajah wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving. #T3#
Maharajah wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Maharajah from controlling successfully.
Minasian is pulling down on Maharajah's head. It's preventing any offense from Maharajah, at least for the moment.
Maharajah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Minasian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maharajah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Maharajah trying to move into half guard but instead Minasian has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (8) vs (6) Maharajah
Maharajah keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian passes Maharajah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maharajah tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Minasian content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maharajah manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Maharajah is keeping the position.
Minasian passes Maharajah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Minasian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Maharajah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minasian pulls his head out easily.
Minasian trying to control the pace.
We've been hearing that Minasian has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Maharajah wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
#T6#
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Maharajah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maharajah wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maharajah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maharajah is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Maharajah is defending well. #SUB#
Minasian is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maharajah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maharajah tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg. #T7#
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Maharajah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maharajah is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Minasian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Minasian is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maharajah trying to control here.
Maharajah tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Minasian has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (11) vs (6) Maharajah
Minasian wants to control the pace but Maharajah is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Maharajah is looking to improve his position but Minasian isn't that keen on the idea.
Maharajah is squirming around, avoiding Minasian's attempts to control the action.
Minasian content just to control the position here.
Maharajah tries to reverse the position but Minasian maintains control.
Minasian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Minasian wants to control the pace but Maharajah is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Minasian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Minasian avoids the attempt from Maharajah to control.
Maharajah sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Maharajah won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maharajah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Minasian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Maharajah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minasian pulls his head out easily.
Minasian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Maharajah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maharajah wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian content to control rather than advance.
Minasian prevents Maharajah from improving his position.
Maharajah gets full guard.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Maharajah is retaining full guard. #T11#
Minasian trying to control but Maharajah is working from the bottom.
Maharajah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maharajah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (14) vs (6) Maharajah
Maharajah wants to control but Minasian postures up.
Maharajah is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Maharajah is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maharajah keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Maharajah's face as Minasian controls the position.
Minasian wants to control but Maharajah is keeping him busy.
Maharajah can't do much from the bottom here.
Minasian content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Maharajah tries to buck Minasian off but Minasian is having none of it.#T13#
Minasian advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (16) vs (6) Maharajah
Maharajah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maharajah tries to lock up and control but Minasian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Minasian looking to control but Maharajah is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minasian controlling the pace for now.
Maharajah has given up his back here. Will Minasian look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (19) vs (6) Maharajah
Maharajah tries to break free.
Maharajah is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Minasian gets his hands free as Maharajah looks to control. #T14#
Minasian slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Minasian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maharajah breaks Minasian's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (19) vs (8) Maharajah#SUB2#
Maharajah drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Minasian dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (21) vs (8) Maharajah
Maharajah looks winded!#SUB2#
Maharajah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Minasian works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Minasian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maharajah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minasian.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (24) vs (8) Maharajah
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 24 to 8.
A victorious Tigran Minasian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Minasian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunnig, pushing him back against the cage.
Minasian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cunnig after a bit of a struggle.
Minasian has Cunnig pressed against the cage, preventing Cunnig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Minasian is looking for a takedown.
Cunnig prevents the takedown attempt.
Coon Cunnig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Cunnig is trying to break free.
Cunnig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cunnig is trying to force a seperation but Minasian has the dominant position.
Cunnig can't break the clinch.
Minasian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cunnig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Minasian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cunnig prevents it.
Cunnig is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cunnig is trying to break the clinch but Minasian has him pressed against the cage.
Minasian wants a takedown but no success here.
Cunnig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cunnig gets underhooks to prevent Minasian's takedown attempt.
Minasian goes for a takedown attempt but Cunnig pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Cunnig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Cunnig sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cunnig stuffs the takedown.
Cunnig is looking to counter punch.
Cunnig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minasian.
Minasian doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Cunnig to counter with a crisp jab.
Minasian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cunnig's waist but Cunnig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minasian off to one side.
Minasian moves to clinch but Cunnig breaks away
and Cunnig counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Minasian moves into range and clinches up with Cunnig.
Cunnig is trying to break the clinch but Minasian is controlling him.
Minasian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cunnig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coon Cunnig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cunnig as he jumps to the side.
Cunnig is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Minasian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Minasian fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Cunnig was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cunnig keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Minasian with that takedown attempt.
Cunnig went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Cunnig gets caught flat footed, as Minasian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Minasian stays in close to Cunnig's body and controls the position.
Cunnig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Minasian on the ground.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunnig is retaining full guard.
Minasian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Minasian pushing down on Cunnig's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Minasian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Minasian works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Minasian is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cunnig is trying to escape and Minasian transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cunnig is forced to tap! Nice work there by Minasian! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tigran Minasian!
Tigran Minasian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Coon Cunnig had this to say: 'I'll be better next time got keep grinding'. |
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Event:
CWC 251
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Wutang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Minasian closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Minasian pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Minasian on that attempt. #CL#
Minasian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Lee's coach down at CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lee has hold of one of Minasian's legs. Minasian is fighting the takedown attempt but Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Lee#SUB#
Minasian has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian is controlling Lee's posture.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is trying to control the position but Lee postures up. #T1#
Minasian pulls Lee in to control the position.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Minasian is trying to keep Lee in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian controlling the position.
Minasian wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard but Lee has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (5) Lee
Minasian tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Minasian gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Minasian is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minasian.#T4#
Minasian wants to control but Lee passes easily into half guard.
Minasian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minasian.
Lee won't allow Minasian to sweep him here.
Lee 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. #T5#
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself. #SUB#
Lee looking to improve position, pressing down on Minasian's thigh with his hand. Minasian seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lee paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lee's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Minasian picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tigran Minasian!
Tigran Minasian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 243
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 22 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Wutang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Minasian clinches with his opponent.
Minasian is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minasian down to the mat. Minasian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Minasian shoots in.#CL2#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Minasian is defending well.
Minasian can't get the takedown.
Minasian wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lee is trying to trip Minasian. He has hold of a leg but Minasian is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lee persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee stays in close to Minasian's body and controls the position.
Minasian is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee won't allow Minasian to sweep him here.
Lee is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Lee postures up.
Minasian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (2) Lee
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Minasian has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian postures up.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Minasian pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard.
Minasian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard. #T4#
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minasian is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (2) Lee
Minasian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minasian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee stops Minasian from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T5#
Minasian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee prevents Minasian from taking his back.
Minasian tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Minasian is looking to work his way around to Lee's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee regains half guard.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lee wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
#T6#
Minasian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Minasian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is controlling Minasian's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Minasian controlling the action here.
Minasian wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position. #T7#
Minasian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Minasian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (8) vs (2) Lee
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Minasian's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Minasian goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lee turns into him and now he's in Minasian's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (8) vs (4) Lee
Minasian is trying to control the position but Lee postures up. #T8#
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Minasian looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
Lee trying to control the action but Minasian is working from the bottom. #T9#
Minasian tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Minasian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
Minasian is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Minasian trying to control here.
Minasian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lee is trying to control. Minasian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minasian sees it coming and defends easily.#T11#
Minasian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minasian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee postures up.
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Minasian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Lee trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Minasian there! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (8) vs (7) Lee
Minasian is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee prevents Minasian from getting the reversal.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Minasian is working to get back to half guard.
Minasian stops Lee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Minasian wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Tigran Minasian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 234
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Shayne Corson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Minasian shoots in looking for a takedown but Corson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minasian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Corson moves into the clinch successfully.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Corson manages to get underhooks.
Minasian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Corson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Corson prevents it.
Corson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Minasian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Corson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Corson has Minasian pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Corson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Minasian tumbling to the mat - Corson dives into Minasian's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Corson
Corson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Minasian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corson is one step ahead there.
Corson trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Corson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Corson wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving. #T2#
Minasian being controlled here, momentarily.
Corson is fighting to break Minasian's control of his arms but Minasian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Minasian looking for a sweep. Not yet Minasian, not yet.
Corson trying to move into half guard but instead Minasian has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (2) Corson
Corson trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
Corson keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Minasian has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Minasian 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB2#
Corson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Corson looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Corson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Corson working for a triangle but Minasian defends it easily.
#T4#
Corson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minasian advances to half guard.
Minasian is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Minasian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (2) Corson
Minasian with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Minasian controlling from mount. #T5#
Corson has given up his back. Will we see Minasian going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (8) vs (2) Corson
Minasian trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Corson tries to escape but Minasian has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Minasian is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Corson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Minasian is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Minasian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Corson can't escape the position.
#T6#
Minasian controls the action.
Minasian trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Corson is in bad spot here.
Minasian controls the position.
Minasian is trying to stick to Corson's back but Corson is turning into Minasian. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Minasian's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Corson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (8) vs (4) Corson
Corson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T7#
Corson is fighting to break Minasian's control of his arms but Minasian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Corson is stalling in the full guard.
Corson being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Corson from controlling successfully. #T8#
Corson preventing the sweep.
Corson forces his way into half guard.
Corson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Corson is looking for a kimura but Minasian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Corson to get the leverage.
Corson is keen to just control but Minasian is a slippery customer.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Corson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Corson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minasian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Corson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Minasian is defending against the submission attempts here by Corson.
#T10#
Minasian controlling the position for now.
Corson slows the pace down in half guard.
Corson is looking to take a break and control but Minasian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Corson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Corson wants to control but Minasian is keeping him busy.
Corson wants to free his trapped foot but Minasian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian moves into full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position.
Corson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Minasian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (10) vs (4) Corson
Minasian wants to control but Corson is keeping him busy.
Corson wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Corson defending well.
Corson is looking to control Minasian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corson avoid being mounted?
Minasian is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (13) vs (4) Corson
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corson is looking to escape. #T13#
Minasian fails to take his opponent's back.
Minasian wants to control the pace but Corson is squirming around nicely.
Minasian content just to control the position here.
Corson gets back to half guard.
Corson is holding on to half guard well.#T14#
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corson keeps working.
Corson is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Corson tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Minasian is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Minasian passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Corson! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (16) vs (4) Corson
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Tigran Minasian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 221
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Azaryan rushes Minasian and presses him up against the cage.
Azaryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minasian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Azaryan is pressed up against the cage. Minasian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Azaryan down to the mat. Azaryan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Azaryan shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Azaryan closes the distance and clinches.
Azaryan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minasian pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Azaryan jumps into guard, dragging Minasian to the mat.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Minasian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Azaryan trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Azaryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
Azaryan trying to control the position here.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Azaryan controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself. #T2#
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minasian controls the pace.
Azaryan 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.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. #T3#
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian passes Azaryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Azaryan trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Azaryan won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Azaryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minasian passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (3) vs (0) Azaryan
Minasian controlling the pace for now.
Azaryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Azaryan prevents Minasian from taking his back.#SUB#
Minasian is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Azaryan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Azaryan shrugs it off.
We've been hearing that Minasian has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Minasian tries to push Azaryan's head away but Azaryan is holding on tight.#T5#
Minasian controlling from the full mount.
Minasian fails to take his opponent's back.
Minasian controlling his opponent.
Minasian tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
Azaryan wants to control but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azaryan is looking to escape. #T6#
Azaryan is looking to get to half guard.
Minasian controlling the pace for now.
Azaryan is controlling an arm, preventing Minasian from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Minasian controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away. #T7#
Azaryan is working to get back to half guard.
Azaryan regains half guard.
Minasian stalling.
Azaryan wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Minasian trying to control the pace. #T8#
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azaryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minasian working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Azaryan's thigh. Azaryan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azaryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minasian manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (3) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian has Azaryan pulled in close to control his posture.
Minasian looking to control.
Azaryan looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB#
Minasian has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Azaryan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Minasian. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (3) vs (5) Azaryan
Azaryan wants to control for a moment but Minasian uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Minasian is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azaryan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Minasian reverses the position - he's now on top in Azaryan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (5) vs (5) Azaryan
Minasian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Minasian trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Azaryan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (5) vs (7) Azaryan
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Azaryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Minasian is trying to maintain the position but Azaryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Azaryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azaryan controlling the pace.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T12#
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian is refusing to be controlled, as Azaryan sits in half guard.
Minasian has his hands clasped together around Azaryan's back. He's all about the action.
Minasian is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Minasian wants to control but Azaryan passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (10) Azaryan
Azaryan works to advance to full mount. Minasian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (5) vs (12) Azaryan
Minasian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azaryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Minasian is desperately trying to improve his position but Azaryan has a good base and remains in mount.
Minasian sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T14#
Minasian keeping hold of Azaryan's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Azaryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Minasian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 12 to 5.
Artur Azaryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 212
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Wutang Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Minasian. Minasian maintains the clinch.
Minasian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Minasian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wutang Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Minasian lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Minasian 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.
Lee wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian controlling the action here. #T1#
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Minasian controlling the action here.
Minasian is stalling here. Lee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Minasian seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian is looking for a sweep.
Lee controlling the position. #T2#
Minasian is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee working away.
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Minasian tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Minasian is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Minasian is not content to let Lee control the position.
Minasian prevents Lee from improving position.
Lee wants to control but Minasian is keeping him busy.
Minasian tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Minasian is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Minasian is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Minasian is working away. #T5#
Lee controlling the pace.
Minasian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee wants to take a breather but Minasian is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian keeps trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Minasian is looking to improve his position.
Lee is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it. #T7#
Minasian trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is thwarting Minasian's attempts to control the position.
Minasian is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Minasian is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Minasian wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Minasian wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Minasian wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Minasian is trying to control but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Minasian#T10#
Minasian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian regains half guard.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Minasian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Minasian wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Minasian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minasian keeps working.
Lee has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Minasian tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#T12#
Minasian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee 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.
Lee wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Minasian 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.#T13#
Minasian pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Minasian 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.
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian looking for a sweep. Not yet Minasian, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Wutang Lee took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Taison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Minasian wants a takedown.
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Taison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minasian is trying to drag Taison to the mat but Taison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taison tries for a takedown but Minasian manages to get underhooks.
Taison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Minasian.
#TD2#
Taison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Minasian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minasian is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Taison holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Taison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Minasian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taison pulls Minasian in close to his closed guard and prevents Minasian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. #T2#
Minasian passes Taison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Minasian tries to pass to full mount but Taison defends it.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Taison is having none of it.
Minasian is pressing down on Taison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taison is holding on for now.
Minasian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Minasian stalling away here and it's allowed Taison to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Taison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Minasian being controlled here momentarily.
Taison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minasian controls the pace.
Minasian passes Taison's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Minasian trying to control the action but Taison is working from the bottom.
Taison is doing well to control the position and prevent Minasian from advancing to side control.
Taison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minasian trying to advance position but Taison counters by regaining guard.
Taison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Taison is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Taison working for a triangle but Minasian defends it easily.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Taison is keeping the position.
Taison managing to control the position.
Minasian trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom.
Taison trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Taison is keeping the position.
Taison trying to control the position.
Minasian is pushing down on Taison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taison is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Minasian wants to work for an arm triangle but Taison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taison trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
#SUB2#
Taison actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Minasian wants to take a breather but Taison is having none of it.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Minasian seems content to control.
Minasian is keen to just control but Taison is a slippery customer.
Taison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Minasian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Minasian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Minasian trying to control from Taison's half guard. Taison has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Taison wants to sweep but no luck.
Taison looking to control.
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Taison.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taison keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Taison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Taison controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
Minasian trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom.
Taison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Taison keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Taison trying to control the position.
Minasian trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom.
Minasian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Minasian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Taison is controlling Minasian's posture.
Minasian 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.
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Taison keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Taison tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Minasian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (3) vs (0) Taison
Minasian tries to control but Taison wriggling away. #T12#
Taison wants to control but Minasian is having none of it.#T13#
Minasian is trying to take his opponent's back.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian content just to control the position here.
Minasian'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.
Taison is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Taison sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Minasian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Taison defending well.
Minasian is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Taison reverses the position - he's now on top in Minasian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (3) vs (2) Taison
Taison preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (5) vs (2) Taison
Taison 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.#SUB2#
Taison working for a triangle but Minasian defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Tigran Minasian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Minasian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Minasian controls the position.
Minasian advances to mount.
Minasian looking to control and managing it successfully.
Minasian wants to take his opponent's back but Maneno doesn't allow it.
Minasian controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Minasian looking for a guillotine from mount but Maneno is having none of it.
Minasian looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Minasian forces the positional change into back control.
Maneno is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Minasian is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maneno knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maneno for a finish.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
Minasian controls the action.#T2##SUB2#
Maneno 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 Minasian gets his way!
Minasian really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maneno.#SUB2#
Minasian working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well, with Minasian on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Maneno is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Minasian is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Minasian has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Maneno's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Maneno defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3##ES#
Minasian has his opponent's back but Maneno is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Minasian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Minasian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Minasian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maneno to the ground. Minasian is now in Maneno's guard.
Minasian won't allow Maneno to get back to his feet.
Minasian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Minasian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maneno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Minasian on the ground.#T4#
It looks like Minasian 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.
Minasian won't allow Maneno to get back to his feet.
Minasian 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.
Maneno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minasian is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Minasian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minasian manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Minasian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maneno quickly recovers to half guard.
Minasian uses his free foot to push down on Maneno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maneno.
Minasian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minasian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tigran Minasian 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#
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maneno but Maneno pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Minasian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Minasian is working for a kimura but Maneno is defending it quite comfortably.
Maneno pushes Minasian off looking to stand but Minasian dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Maneno won't allow it.
Minasian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maneno is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Minasian working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Maneno's thigh. Maneno counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Minasian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More stalling from Minasian.
Minasian stops Maneno from standing up.
Minasian controlling from the top position.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Minasian has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minasian has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Minasian tightens his grip and picks Maneno up, before dumping him to the ground. Maneno manages to land in guard.
Minasian stays in close to Maneno's body and controls the position.
Maneno wants to stand up but Minasian is controlling him.
Minasian is stalling in the full guard.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maneno is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Minasian with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Minasian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Minasian controlling the action here.
Minasian is continuing to stall.
Minasian stops Maneno from getting back to his feet.
Minasian passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maneno!
Minasian fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Minasian controlling the position easily from mount.
Maneno is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Minasian content just to control the position here.
Maneno is trying to stand.
Minasian moves to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian controlling the position well here. Maneno rolled but Minasian kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tigran Minasian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Minasian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maneno but Maneno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Minasian manages to avoid it.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Minasian darts in and clinches Maneno up against the cage.
Maneno tries to circle away but Minasian has him pinned against the cage.
Minasian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Minasian has double underhooks.
Minasian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maneno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minasian manages to avoid it.
Minasian looks for a takedown but Maneno sprawls well.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minasian.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Minasian is just out of range.
Minasian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Minasian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Minasian lands in his opponent's guard.
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Minasian is pushing down on Maneno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maneno is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Minasian stops Maneno from getting back to his feet.
Minasian controlling the action here.
Minasian uses his free foot to push down on Maneno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maneno.
Minasian controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Minasian 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.#T2#
Minasian forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Maneno won't enjoy being in this position. Minasian looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Maneno is tapping - it's over boys! Minasian picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tigran Minasian!
Our winner, Tigran Minasian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 201: Brown vs Anatta II
Date: May 23, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minasian.
Savkov wants to counter the offense by Minasian and move into the clinch position.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minasian doesn't manage to clinch there - Savkov circles away.
#CL#
Minasian forces Savkov back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Savkov successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minasian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov won't allow Minasian to sweep him here.
Savkov trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Minasian is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Savkov stays in close to Minasian's body and controls the position.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Minasian is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up. #T2#
Savkov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (5) Savkov
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Minasian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (0) vs (7) Savkov
Minasian is controlling an arm, preventing Savkov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Minasian is trying to escape the mount but Savkov keeps good control and instead manages to take Minasian's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (0) vs (10) Savkov#T3#
Savkov is looking to control Minasian but Minasian is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Minasian wants to escape the position.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian staying busy and making it hard for Savkov to control.
You can see the frustration on Minasian's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minasian is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Savkov is cranking Minasian's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Minasian! He's tightened the choke and Minasian is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CACC 192: Huhrera vs Halli
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dick or perhaps it was just good defense by Minasian, which made it look bad. #CL#
Minasian rushes Dick and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Minasian has picked Dick up - he's going for a ride! Minasian dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Dick
Minasian is trying to control. Dick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Minasian is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dick reverses the position - he's now on top in Minasian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (2) Dick
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Minasian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Dick is looking for a kimura here.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dick in particular looking to stall.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.
Dick wants to control but Minasian is keeping him busy.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Dick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dick uses his free foot to push down on Minasian's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Minasian. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (2) vs (5) Dick
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dick avoids the attempt from Minasian to control.#SUB2#
Dick is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Minasian is surviving well by controlling Dick's body position as best he can.
Minasian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dick controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Dick jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Minasian manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dick working away.#T3#
Minasian is looking for a sweep.
Dick takes a little break here. Minasian wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Minasian can't do much from the bottom here.
Dick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Minasian wants to control but Dick postures up.#SUB2#
Dick is trying to get an arm triangle but Minasian is defending well.
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. #T4##SUB2#
Dick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Minasian has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Dick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dick has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Minasian is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dick yanks on the arm and Minasian is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Dick!
During a confident post fight interview, Rick Dick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 182: Vicini vs Tomson
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches.
Barnkvist has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minasian after a bit of a struggle.
Minasian has Barnkvist pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Barnkvist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Minasian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minasian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Minasian wants a takedown but no success here.
Minasian prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian stops a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Minasian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnkvist avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnkvist prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnkvist can't get the takedown.
Minasian is trying to drag Barnkvist to the mat but Barnkvist just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is working for takedown but Barnkvist is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Barnkvist lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Barnkvist is trying to control. Minasian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Minasian won't allow Barnkvist to pass to mount. #SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnkvist trying to advance position but Minasian counters by regaining guard.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barnkvist is looking to pass into half guard but Minasian pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Minasian is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. #T2#
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian pushing down on Barnkvist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnkvist is trying to maintain the position but Minasian is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnkvist wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnkvist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnkvist is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Minasian trying to control the action but Barnkvist is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Minasian wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnkvist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnkvist tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnkvist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnkvist is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Minasian trying to control from Barnkvist's half guard. Barnkvist has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Minasian is pushing down on Barnkvist's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnkvist is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnkvist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Minasian looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist can't keep his opponent in guard - Minasian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Minasian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnkvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minasian tries to pass to full mount but Barnkvist defends it.
Barnkvist wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Minasian content to control rather than advance.
Barnkvist trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
Barnkvist is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnkvist keeps working.
Barnkvist wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnkvist keeps working.
Barnkvist trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
Minasian prevents Barnkvist from improving his position.
Barnkvist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnkvist looking to control.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there. #T7#
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet.
Minasian looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Barnkvist looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
Barnkvist is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up. #SUB#
Barnkvist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minasian defends it easily.
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8##SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a triangle but Minasian pushes his legs off easily.
Minasian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Minasian passes into half guard.
Barnkvist wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Barnkvist trying to control here.
Minasian is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Barnkvist wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy.
Minasian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnkvist! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (5) Minasian
Barnkvist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian controlling the position easily from mount.
Minasian pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Minasian wants to control the pace but Barnkvist is squirming around nicely.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T10#
Barnkvist manages to get to full guard.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnkvist looking to control.
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Barnkvist being controlled here, momentarily. #T11##SUB#
Barnkvist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minasian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minasian manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (5) Minasian
Minasian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Minasian has his foot on Barnkvist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnkvist works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minasian's guard.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Minasian defends it. #T12#
Minasian wants to control but Barnkvist passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (7) vs (5) Minasian#SUB#
Barnkvist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnkvist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minasian is not content to let Barnkvist control the position. #SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Minasian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minasian seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnkvist dominates the positioning.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Minasian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnkvist has knee on belly momentarily but Minasian bucks him off and regains half guard.
Minasian won't allow Barnkvist to pass to mount.
Minasian is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Minasian gets full guard.
Minasian controlling Barnkvist's posture. #T14#
Barnkvist trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (7) vs (7) Minasian
Minasian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnkvist gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A relieved looking Peter Barnkvist thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 174: Pavlov vs Sakuraba
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian shoots for a takedown but Bandito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Bandito clinches. #TD#
Bandito wants the takedown. Minasian is fighting it off but Bandito persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Minasian's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Minasian wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Bandito slips nicely into half guard.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandito's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (2) vs (4) Minasian#T2#
Minasian not allowing Bandito to control his hands.
Bandito can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bandito defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Minasian's arms.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bandito looking to control the position.
What can Bandito do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bandito tries to roll but Minasian sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Bandito right now.
Bandito trying to control the hands but Minasian won't let him.
Bandito is trying to break free.
#T3#
Bandito prevents Minasian from getting a body triangle.
Bandito is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Bandito defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Minasian's arms.
What can Bandito do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bandito staying busy and making it hard for Minasian to control.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito just trying to survive but Minasian is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Minasian is looking to control Bandito but Bandito is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Minasian has the hooks in. Bandito is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bandito showing good submission defense here.
Will Minasian go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Minasian controlling well, preventing Bandito from escaping the position.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Minasian's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bandito breaks Minasian's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (4) Minasian#T5#
Bandito passes Minasian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Minasian moves into full guard.
Bandito won't allow Minasian to sweep him here.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito won't allow Minasian to sweep him here.
Bandito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian is trying to keep Bandito in close.
#SUB2#
Minasian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.#T8#
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Minasian.
Minasian is still trying to improve position.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito passes Minasian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Minasian defends it. #SUB#
Bandito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minasian keeps working. #SUB#
Bandito is working for a kimura but Minasian is defending it quite comfortably.
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Minasian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
Minasian wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Minasian defends it.
Minasian wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
Minasian has a hand on Bandito's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bandito takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (7) vs (4) Minasian
Minasian is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Minasian is looking to get to half guard.
Bandito controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Bandito goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Minasian is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (7) vs (6) Minasian
Minasian 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. #T12#
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bandito trying to control the position.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minasian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T13#
Minasian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Bandito looking to control.
#SUB#
Bandito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minasian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T14#
Minasian is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Bandito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minasian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Enamorado Bandito made sure he mentioned CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 167: Arias vs Sanchez II
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dean Corll! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Minasian moves into the clinch.#TD#
Corll turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Corll (4) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Minasian is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Corll's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Minasian tries to roll over but Corll keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Corll takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Corll is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corll perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corll keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minasian is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Corll jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Corll (7) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corll taking a breather here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Corll trying to control the position but Minasian is working away.
Corll working away.
Minasian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Corll gets to mount! Minasian was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Corll (9) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Minasian keeps trying to improve his position.
Minasian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Minasian tries to hold on but Corll postures up.
Minasian tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Corll sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Minasian has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Corll (12) vs (0) Minasian
I really don't envy Minasian right now.
Minasian trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Minasian right now.
Minasian is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Minasian just trying to survive but Corll is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Corll is hanging on to Minasian's back as he tries to escape.
Minasian looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Minasian turns into Corll and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corll (12) vs (2) Minasian
Corll keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian 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.
Corll wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Corll looking to control.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Corll keeps moving.
Corll is pulling down on Minasian's head. It's preventing any offense from Minasian, at least for the moment.
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Corll controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corll is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Corll keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corll is keeping the position for now.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Corll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Corll is retaining full guard. #T8#
Minasian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Corll (12) vs (5) Minasian
Corll manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Minasian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corll doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minasian.
Corll is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Corll trying to control here.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corll does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9##SUB2#
Minasian is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Corll as he works his way to full guard.
Minasian advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Corll (12) vs (8) Minasian
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corll keeps working. #SUB2#
Minasian goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Corll has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Minasian but great work by Corll. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corll (16) vs (8) Minasian#T10#
Minasian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minasian is still trying to improve position.
Minasian tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Corll (18) vs (8) Minasian#T11#
Corll trying to control but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian tries to hold on but Corll postures up.
Minasian can't escape the position.
Minasian wants to hold on but Corll pushes him away.
Corll tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Minasian holds of for dear life.
Minasian is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13#
Corll takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Minasian tries to hold on but Corll postures up.
Minasian is trying to reverse the position but instead Corll has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Corll (21) vs (8) Minasian
I would not like to be Minasian right now.
Corll has the hooks in. Minasian is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14##SUB#
Minasian showing good submission defense here.
Minasian trying to control the action but Corll just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Corll has one arm under Minasian 's neck. Minasian is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Corll manages to get his arm free though and Minasian is in a world of trouble! Corll sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Minasian turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dean Corll!
Our winner, Dean Corll, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 160:Toussaint v Andersson
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Minasian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to roll over but Minasian keeps him under control.#SUB#
Minasian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez is holding on to half guard well.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Minasian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sanchez won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Minasian is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Minasian is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Minasian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Minasian trying to advance position but Sanchez counters by regaining guard.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minasian looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Minasian stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Minasian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Minasian staying calm.
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Minasian off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (5) vs (4) Sanchez
Minasian prevents Sanchez from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Minasian knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Minasian for a finish. #T4##SUB2#
Sanchez is persistently looking for the submission but Minasian is defending it well.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as Minasian tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Sanchez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Minasian fending off the submission attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Sanchez has the hooks in. Minasian is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sanchez passes his arm under Minasian's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Minasian taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 152: Morrison v Holzken 5
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian darts in looking for a takedown but OBrien gets double underhooks and turns Minasian into the ropes.
Minasian wants a takedown.
Minasian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OBrien pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian tries to score a body lock takedown but OBrien shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Minasian is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. OBrien can't fight it off and eventually Minasian manages to take the fight to the floor. OBrien looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) OBrien
OBrien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Minasian postures up.
OBrien seems keen to control Minasian's posture.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minasian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Minasian 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.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
OBrien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OBrien pulls Minasian in close to prevent any damage.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.#T2#
OBrien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minasian trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minasian is pushing down on OBrien's leg trying to pass to half guard. OBrien is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Minasian wants to control but OBrien is keeping him busy.
OBrien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for OBrien.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up. #T3#
OBrien wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Minasian postures up.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (2) OBrien#SUB2#
OBrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
OBrien trying to control from half guard but Minasian is working away. #SUB2#
OBrien is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Minasian wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
#SUB2#
OBrien is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minasian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OBrien.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OBrien is keen to just control but Minasian is a slippery customer.
Minasian trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
Minasian is pressing down on OBrien's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Minasian being controlled here, momentarily.
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
OBrien wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
OBrien stopping the sweep attempt from Minasian.
Minasian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Minasian is trying to keep OBrien in close.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
OBrien has gone for a leg lock! Minasian slips out almost immediately though and dives into OBrien's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (4) vs (2) OBrien#T6#
OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Minasian haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien 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.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet. #SUB2#
OBrien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minasian passes into half guard.
OBrien wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OBrien wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
OBrien won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Minasian not doing much here.
OBrien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OBrien is in trouble now - Minasian has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (7) vs (2) OBrien
OBrien is wriggling around trying to escape.
Minasian moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (10) vs (2) OBrien#SUB#
Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minasian tries to get the hooks in deep but OBrien pushed the leg off.
Minasian is trying to stick to OBrien's back but OBrien is turning into Minasian. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Minasian's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by OBrien. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (10) vs (4) OBrien#T9##SUB2#
OBrien drops back, looking for a kneebar! Minasian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Minasian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Minasian! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (14) vs (4) OBrien
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien struggling a bit here.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working. #T10#
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
Minasian trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien tries to buck Minasian off but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minasian tries to advance to mount but OBrien denies him.
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
Minasian is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Minasian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T11#
Minasian working away.
Minasian in side control, just content to control the action for now.
OBrien struggling a bit here.
OBrien is letting Minasian control him for a moment.
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
OBrien is not content to let Minasian control the position.
OBrien can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
OBrien tries to buck Minasian off but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian slows the pace down.
Minasian trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
Minasian tries to advance to mount but can't.
OBrien is looking to regain half guard here but Minasian keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
OBrien gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (16) vs (4) OBrien
Minasian avoids the attempt from OBrien to control.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OBrien is looking to escape. #SUB#
Minasian looking for a guillotine from mount but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OBrien is looking to escape. #T14#
Minasian is looking to work his way around to OBrien's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Minasian has control of OBrien's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and OBrien regains control of the situation pretty easily.
OBrien is in all sorts of trouble here.
OBrien tries to hold on but Minasian postures up.
Minasian controlling from mount.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but OBrien defending well.
Minasian prevents OBrien from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Tigran Minasian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 143: Average vs Shifter 2
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hell. #CL#
Minasian moves into range and clinches up with Hell.#TD#
Minasian turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Minasian manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Minasian (4) vs (0) Hell
Minasian working away.
Hell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minasian pulls his head out easily.
Minasian tries to pass to full mount but Hell defends it.
Hell is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard.
Minasian prevents Hell from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Hell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minasian pulls his head out easily.
Minasian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hell is pressing down on Minasian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hell 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.
Minasian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian prevents Hell from improving his position.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Hell is defending well.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Hell works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Hell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Minasian won't allow Hell to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hell is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian passes Hell's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Minasian trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom.
Hell trying to control here.
Hell is trying to get back to full guard.
Hell moves into full guard.
Minasian trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (4) vs (2) Hell
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Hell has gone for a leg lock! Minasian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (6) vs (2) Hell#SUB2#
Hell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Minasian passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (9) vs (2) Hell
Minasian trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom.
Minasian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T5#
Minasian working away.
Minasian trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom.
Hell prevents Minasian from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Minasian is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hell prevents Minasian from moving into mount.
Hell struggling a bit here.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hell is trying to escape the position but Minasian is controlling the position. #T6#
Minasian wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy.
Hell tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Minasian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hell is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Hell sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Hell is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hell wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Minasian looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Minasian is sitting in close to Hell's body. Hell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Minasian is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Minasian is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Hell!
Ryan Hell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 137: Tetsuo vs Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hunt scores with a takedown into Minasian's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Minasian
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian prevents Hunt from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is looking for a sweep.
Hunt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Minasian
Hunt tries to control but Minasian wriggling away.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minasian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Minasian is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Minasian to control.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Minasian is squirming around nicely.
Hunt fails to take his opponent's back.
Hunt prevents Minasian from getting the reversal.
Hunt tries to control but Minasian wriggling away. #T2#
Minasian is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt tries to control but Minasian wriggling away.
Minasian gets back to half guard.
Minasian is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Minasian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Minasian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Hunt controlling the action here.
Minasian is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Minasian is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (0) Minasian
Hunt tries to control but Minasian wriggling away. #T4#
Hunt is really struggling to control Minasian but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Minasian defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hunt.
Minasian can't escape the position.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Minasian to control.
Hunt trying to control but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian can't escape the position.
Minasian is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Minasian wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Minasian is trying desperately to improve position.
Minasian is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hunt has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (13) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian wants to escape the position.
Minasian is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hunt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Minasian staying busy and making it hard for Hunt to control.
Minasian trying to control the hands but Hunt breaks the grip.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hunt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Minasian knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Minasian for a finish.
Minasian is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB#
Hunt is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Hunt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hunt is trying to stick to Minasian's back but Minasian is turning into Hunt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hunt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Minasian. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (13) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (15) vs (2) Minasian
Hunt pushes down on Minasian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (18) vs (2) Minasian
Hunt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Minasian! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (20) vs (2) Minasian#T7#
Hunt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Minasian is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt mounts Minasian! Really nice guard pass there!
Hunt looking to control but Minasian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minasian gets back to half guard.
Minasian tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Minasian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8##SUB#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Minasian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Minasian is defending the position.
Minasian is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Minasian is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Minasian won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Hunt passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (23) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (23) vs (6) Minasian
Minasian keeps control of the position easily here as Hunt tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Minasian is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
Minasian is hanging on to Hunt's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Minasian's guard. Nice work there by Hunt.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (25) vs (6) Minasian
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Hunt passes into half guard. #T11#
Hunt is looking to pass Minasian's guard but actually Minasian recovers to full guard.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (28) vs (6) Minasian
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Minasian's legs.
Minasian is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt works to advance to full mount. Minasian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (30) vs (6) Minasian
Minasian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt looking to control but Minasian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Hunt seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Minasian is holding on tight.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Minasian is squirming around nicely.
Minasian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (33) vs (6) Minasian#T13##SUB#
Hunt is persistently looking for the submission but Minasian is defending it well.
Hunt wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy.
Minasian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Minasian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Minasian can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Minasian gets back to full guard.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Hunt is pushing down on Minasian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Minasian is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Minasian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
Hunt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (36) vs (6) Minasian
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Minasian is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (39) vs (6) Minasian
Hunt is hanging on to Minasian's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 39 to 6.
Paul Hunt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 130: Boss vs Toussaint
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bo Nickal !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nickal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Minasian sprawls well initially but Nickal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Minasian trying to control here.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minasian keeps working.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Minasian defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nickal is trying for a kimura here. Minasian looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nickal wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Nickal ! |
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Event:
CACC 123: Declan vs Priest
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; DJ Augustus !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Augustus shoots in and gets a takedown into Minasian's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Augustus
Minasian keeping full guard, as Augustus tries to pass.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Augustus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Minasian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Augustus has Minasian in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (2) Augustus #SUB2#
Augustus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minasian defends it easily.
Augustus keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Augustus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minasian defends it easily.#SUB2#
Augustus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minasian is aware though and is defending well.
Minasian 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. #SUB2#
Minasian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Augustus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minasian has managed to get both his arms back between Augustus 's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Augustus wants to sweep but no luck.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Minasian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Augustus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minasian manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (4) Augustus
Minasian controls Augustus momentarily but Augustus frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Augustus looking to pass the guard.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Augustus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Minasian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Minasian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Minasian! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (6) vs (4) Augustus
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Minasian controlling from side mount. #T2#
Minasian tries to move into full mount but can't pass Augustus 's legs.
Augustus sneaks back into half guard.
Minasian is trying to control. Augustus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Augustus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Augustus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Augustus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minasian pulls his head out easily.
Minasian is controlling the pace.
Minasian works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (9) vs (4) Augustus #T3#
Minasian trying to control but Augustus is having none of it.
Minasian looking to control and managing it successfully.
Augustus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (12) vs (4) Augustus
Minasian struggling to keep hold of the position.
Augustus tries to break free.
Minasian has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Augustus 's body.
Augustus has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Minasian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4#
Augustus breaks Minasian's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (12) vs (6) Augustus
Augustus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (12) vs (9) Augustus
Minasian is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Augustus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Augustus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Augustus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Augustus is trying to get an arm triangle but Minasian is defending well.
Minasian wants to control but Augustus postures up.#T5##SUB2#
Augustus tries for a kimura but Minasian is defending well.
Minasian is trying to control Augustus 's posture but Augustus avoids it. #SUB2#
Augustus in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Minasian is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DJ Augustus !
In his post fight interview, DJ Augustus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Bong Ji Woo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Minasian tries to clinch there but Ji Woo circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ji Woo as Minasian shoots in.#CL2#
Minasian gets tackled into the cage by Ji Woo. Ji Woo maintains the clinch.
Ji Woo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ji Woo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minasian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ji Woo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ji Woo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minasian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tigran Minasian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bong Ji Woo.
Minasian gets underhooks to prevent Ji Woo's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Ji Woo gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Ji Woo
Still in half guard, Ji Woo seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ji Woo won't allow Minasian to sweep him here. #T1#
Minasian managing to control the position.
Ji Woo looking to pass the guard.
Ji Woo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Minasian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ji Woo controls the pace.
Minasian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (2) Ji Woo
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. #T2#
Minasian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ji Woo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Ji Woo is keeping the position.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Ji Woo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian controlling from the top position.
Ji Woo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Minasian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Minasian being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ji Woo controlling the position.
Minasian preventing the sweep. #T4#
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji Woo wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Minasian forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Minasian is controlling the pace.
Ji Woo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Minasian controlling the action here. #T5#
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ji Woo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minasian trying to control the action but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
Minasian is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Ji Woo has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian passes Ji Woo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Ji Woo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ji Woo trying to control here.
Ji Woo is pressing down on Minasian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Minasian wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Ji Woo wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian stays in close to Ji Woo's body and controls the position.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Ji Woo is keeping the position.
Minasian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Ji Woo working a defensive guard here.
Minasian trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian stays in close to Ji Woo's body and controls the position.
Ji Woo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Minasian 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.
Minasian trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
Ji Woo pulls Minasian in close to prevent any damage.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. #T9#
Ji Woo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ji Woo working a defensive guard here.
Ji Woo pulls Minasian in close to prevent any damage.
Ji Woo keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Ji Woo is pulling down on Minasian's head to control his posture.
Ji Woo is trying to keep Minasian in close.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Ji Woo is retaining full guard.
Minasian trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ji Woo keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Ji Woo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minasian manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (4) Ji Woo
Minasian working a defensive guard here.
Minasian is adopting a defensive guard.
Ji Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Minasian is trying to hold Ji Woo in close to prevent damage but Ji Woo has managed to pass into half guard.
Ji Woo controlling the pace.
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping busy.
#T12#
Minasian is positioning himself well to prevent Ji Woo advancing to mount.
Minasian tries to roll over but Ji Woo keeps him under control.
Ji Woo trying to control from half guard but Minasian is working away.
Minasian regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minasian is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (4) vs (4) Ji Woo#T13#
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ji Woo has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ji Woo wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Ji Woo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (4) vs (6) Ji Woo
Minasian is pressing down on Ji Woo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ji Woo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minasian's guard.
Minasian is trying to control but can't.
Minasian tries to get to full guard but Ji Woo has control of the leg.
Ji Woo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ji Woo wins on points by 6 to 4.
Bong Ji Woo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Giannopoulos as he jumps to the side.
Giannopoulos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Minasian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Giannopoulos counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Giannopoulos.
Minasian is trying to get back to his feet.
Minasian can't do much from the bottom here.
Minasian is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Minasian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Giannopoulos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giannopoulos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Minasian is not content to let Giannopoulos control the position.
Giannopoulos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Minasian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Giannopoulos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giannopoulos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Giannopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minasian keeps working.
Giannopoulos working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giannopoulos tries to move to mount but Minasian blocks the move with his legs.
Giannopoulos wants to control but Minasian is keeping him busy.
Minasian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minasian avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Giannopoulos.
Minasian wants to get back to his feet but Giannopoulos drags him back down.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Giannopoulos working away.
Giannopoulos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Minasian's legs.
Minasian struggling a bit here.
Giannopoulos tries to advance to mount but Minasian denies him.
The referee asks Giannopoulos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Giannopoulos prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Minasian looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Giannopoulos!
Giannopoulos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3##ES2#
Minasian kicks off Giannopoulos and gets to his feet.
Giannopoulos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Giannopoulos wants it to stay on the feet.
Nikos Giannopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Minasian blocks a head kick by Giannopoulos.
#TD#
Giannopoulos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Giannopoulos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Giannopoulos is looking to stand up but Minasian won't let him.
Giannopoulos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES2#
Minasian has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Giannopoulos is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Giannopoulos breaks the clinch.
Minasian shoots in and drives through. Giannopoulos sprawls well.#TD#
Giannopoulos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Giannopoulos showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minasian controlling the position for now.
Giannopoulos tries to stand and escape but Minasian is controlling the position.
Minasian looks like he's trying to stand up.
Minasian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giannopoulos.
Minasian wants to get back to his feet.
Minasian tries to roll over but Giannopoulos keeps him under control.
Giannopoulos working Minasian over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikos Giannopoulos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Giannopoulos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Minasian will feel that in the morning.
Minasian blocks a leg kick.
Minasian tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Minasian doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Giannopoulos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short uppercut from Minasian. #BC#
Giannopoulos manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Minasian with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Giannopoulos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Giannopoulos in particular looking to stall.
Minasian trying to control but Giannopoulos postures up.
#T1#
Giannopoulos moves into full mount! Minasian won't be happy about that!
Minasian working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Giannopoulos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Minasian manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Giannopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Minasian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Giannopoulos wants to stand but Minasian has his arm trapped. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Giannopoulos prevents Minasian from escaping the position.
Giannopoulos slows the pace down.
Minasian wants to control but Giannopoulos postures up.
Minasian sneaks back into half guard.
Giannopoulos tries to stand and escape but Minasian is controlling the position.
Minasian is looking to control Giannopoulos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Minasian avoid being mounted?
Minasian looks like he's trying to stand up.
Giannopoulos wants to control but Minasian is keeping him busy.
Minasian is trying to stand up here but Giannopoulos is controlling him well. #T3#
Still in half guard, Giannopoulos seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Minasian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Giannopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Minasian.
Nikos Giannopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Giannopoulos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Giannopoulos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Minasian pushes Giannopoulos off and gets back to his feet.
Nikos Giannopoulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giannopoulos lands with a nice combination. Minasian backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Giannopoulos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Minasian on his heels. He'll look to pass Minasian's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Minasian has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Giannopoulos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Giannopoulos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Giannopoulos can't break the clinch.
#T4##TD#
Giannopoulos jumps into guard, dragging Minasian to the mat.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Giannopoulos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minasian is stalling in the full guard.
Giannopoulos controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
Giannopoulos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Giannopoulos is pulling down on Minasian's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Minasian drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Giannopoulos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Minasian has Giannopoulos in his guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikos Giannopoulos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Minasian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nikos Giannopoulos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Giannopoulos wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Giannopoulos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minasian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Giannopoulos controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Giannopoulos is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Giannopoulos wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Minasian has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Minasian is pulling down on Giannopoulos's head. It's preventing any offense from Giannopoulos, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Minasian has an active guard here but Giannopoulos has managed to pass into half guard.
Minasian wants to improve his position but Giannopoulos is controlling well.
Tigran Minasian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Giannopoulos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Giannopoulos is thwarting Minasian's attempts to control the position.
Minasian is trying to stand.
Minasian trying to control but Giannopoulos postures up.
Minasian is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Minasian wants to control but Giannopoulos is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Minasian stuffs the takedown attempt from Giannopoulos. Giannopoulos gets slowly back to his feet.
Giannopoulos stuffs the takedown attempt from Minasian. Minasian gets slowly back to his feet.
Giannopoulos lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Giannopoulos clinches up with Minasian and pushes him back against the cage.
Minasian tries a knee to the head but Giannopoulos blocks it.
Giannopoulos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Giannopoulos looking for a takedown.
Giannopoulos slowing the pace effectively.
Giannopoulos is working for takedown but Minasian is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikos Giannopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Minasian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Minasian stalling in the clinch but Giannopoulos improves position.
Nikos Giannopoulos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stalling in the clinch from Minasian.
Giannopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minasian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Giannopoulos blocks it with crossed arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Giannopoulos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Giannopoulos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Minasian regains guard immediately.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikos Giannopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Giannopoulos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikos Giannopoulos!
After the fight, Nikos Giannopoulos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 107
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gordon is defended easily by Minasian.
Minasian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Gordon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gordon showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Minasian has his hands clasped together around Gordon's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Minasian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minasian keeps working. #T1#
Minasian tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Minasian is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.
Minasian is staying active underneath Gordon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Gordon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Minasian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gordon (2) vs (4) Minasian
I really don't envy Gordon right now.
Minasian tries to get the hooks in deep but Gordon pushed the leg off.
Minasian has good solid back control here.
Minasian trying to control momentarily.
#T2#
Minasian doesn't have the hooks in and Gordon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (4) Minasian
Minasian trying to control the position.
Minasian might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gordon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Minasian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Minasian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
Minasian controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself. #T4#
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Minasian pulls Gordon in to control the position. #T5#
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Minasian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (6) Minasian
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Minasian is very close to passing his half guard.
Minasian passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (4) vs (9) Minasian
Minasian wants to control the pace but Gordon is squirming around nicely.
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Gordon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (6) vs (9) Minasian
Minasian is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Minasian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Minasian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.#T7#
Gordon trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian controlling the position.#SUB2#
Minasian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Minasian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there. #T8#
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian working a defensive guard here.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian pulls Gordon in close to his closed guard and prevents Gordon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gordon passes Minasian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Minasian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minasian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Minasian trying to control the position.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minasian is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (6) vs (11) Minasian#T10#
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there.
Minasian pushes down on Gordon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minasian is pressing down on Gordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gordon is holding on for now.
Gordon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Gordon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Minasian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gordon's guard.
Minasian is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gordon gets full guard.
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minasian manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (8) vs (11) Minasian
Gordon being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Minasian pulls Gordon in close to his closed guard and prevents Gordon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Minasian tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Minasian keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gordon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (11) vs (11) Minasian#T13#
Minasian is squirming around, avoiding Gordon's attempts to control the action.
Minasian manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Minasian wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura here.
Minasian is staying active underneath Gordon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14##SUB#
Gordon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Minasian tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gordon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Gordon!
Ryan Gordon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 105
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gomes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Gomes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gomes is trying to drag Minasian to the mat but Minasian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Gomes jumps guard.
Minasian trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gomes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minasian told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Minasian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself. #T2#
Gomes won't allow Minasian to sweep him here.
Gomes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gomes content to stall in guard here.
Minasian wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomes content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minasian seems keen to control Gomes's posture.
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Gomes won't allow Minasian to sweep him here.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Minasian controlling the position.
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minasian is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Gomes wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Gomes moves into full guard.
Minasian won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Minasian pushing down on Gomes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomes controlling the position for now.
Gomes won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
Minasian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg. #T6#
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomes trying to control here.
Minasian passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (5) Minasian
Minasian tries to advance to mount but can't.
Minasian has knee on belly momentarily but Gomes bucks him off and regains half guard.
Minasian controlling the pace.
Gomes controlling the position for now.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Gomes is pressing down on Minasian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomes controlling Minasian's posture.
Gomes'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.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Minasian advances to half guard.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Minasian is looking for a kimura here.
Minasian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Gomes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes managing to control the position.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T9#
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Gomes pulls Minasian in to control the position.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Gomes managing to control the position.
Gomes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minasian stands and throws Gomes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (8) Minasian
Gomes isn't going anywhere.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working. #T10#
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Gomes prevents Minasian from improving position.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Gomes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself. #T11#
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Gomes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Minasian stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Gomes trying to control the position here. #T12#
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian is fighting to break Gomes's control of his arms but Gomes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian pushes down on Gomes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minasian tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minasian is working away from the top position though.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Gomes is staying active underneath Minasian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Minasian wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Minasian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minasian wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
Minasian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Minasian trying to control from Gomes's half guard. Gomes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T14#
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tigran Minasian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 103
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Minasian drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Smith
Minasian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Minasian looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Minasian pushes his legs off easily.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Smith has Minasian pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minasian manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (2) Smith
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Minasian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (4) vs (2) Smith#SUB2#
Minasian sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Smith doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Minasian paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Smith - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Austin Smith!
Austin Smith took some time post fight to say the following; 'I beat that monkey down! Yall like that shit?!'. |
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Event:
CACC 99
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Chief Seminole!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt - Seminole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Seminole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Minasian's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Seminole#SUB2#
Seminole 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. #SUB2#
Seminole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Minasian dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (2) Seminole
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Seminole.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seminole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (4) Seminole
Seminole looking to pass the guard.
Minasian is pulling down on Seminole's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian can't keep his opponent in guard - Seminole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Minasian trying to control here.
Minasian is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Minasian is looking to control Seminole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Minasian avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Seminole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minasian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seminole. #SUB2#
Seminole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Seminole is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Seminole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Seminole tries to pass.
Minasian is pulling down on Seminole's head to control his posture.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minasian seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Seminole tries to pass.
Minasian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Seminole wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Seminole drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Seminole off! Seminole jumps back into Minasian's guard.
Minasian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Minasian controls Seminole momentarily but Seminole frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Seminole thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seminole told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Seminole is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Minasian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Minasian has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (4) vs (4) Seminole
Seminole keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Seminole has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though.
Seminole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seminole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (4) vs (6) Seminole#SUB2#
Seminole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Seminole prevents Minasian from improving his position.#T4#
Minasian won't allow Seminole to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Seminole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minasian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seminole.
Minasian keeping hold of Seminole's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Seminole is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Seminole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minasian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seminole.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minasian keeping control of the position. #T5##SUB2#
Seminole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minasian is just riding it out for now. Seminole eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Seminole is working for a kimura but Minasian is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Seminole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Minasian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minasian.
Seminole postures up.
#SUB#
Minasian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seminole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Seminole drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Minasian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Seminole has Minasian in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (6) vs (6) Seminole#T6##SUB2#
Seminole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Seminole is keeping the position.
Seminole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Seminole is retaining full guard.
Minasian advances to half guard.
Seminole is staying active underneath Minasian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Minasian seems content to control.#SUB#
Minasian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seminole defends it well. #SUB#
Minasian seems to be working for a kimura but Seminole defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Minasian 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.
#T7#
Seminole moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Seminole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Seminole keeps moving.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seminole is keeping the position for now.
Seminole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (6) vs (8) Seminole
Minasian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seminole manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (8) vs (8) Seminole
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Seminole is keeping the position.
Minasian trying to control but Seminole is working from the bottom. #T8#
Minasian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seminole is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Minasian passes Seminole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Seminole wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Minasian is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (11) vs (8) Seminole
Seminole is wriggling around trying to escape.
Minasian trying to control but Seminole is having none of it.
Seminole working to try and regain half guard.
Seminole manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Seminole wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
#T9##SUB#
Seminole is defending against the submission attempts here by Minasian.
Minasian trying to control the action but Seminole is working from the bottom.
Minasian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Minasian works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (14) vs (8) Seminole
Seminole is trying to escape the mount.
Minasian trying to control but Seminole is having none of it. #T10#
Seminole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Minasian fails to take his opponent's back.
Seminole working to try and regain half guard.
Minasian controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Minasian looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Seminole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian wants to control the pace but Seminole is squirming around nicely.
Minasian wants to take Seminole's back but he can't do it this time.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seminole is looking to escape.
Seminole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Seminole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seminole.
Seminole wants to sweep but no luck.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seminole is keeping the position for now.
Seminole wants to sweep but no luck.
Minasian passes Seminole's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Seminole wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seminole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seminole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seminole is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard.
Minasian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Seminole! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (17) vs (8) Seminole
Minasian wants to control the pace but Seminole is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Seminole is trying desperately to improve position.
Minasian controlling the pace for now.
Seminole tries to reverse the position but Minasian maintains control.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seminole is looking to escape.
Seminole is looking to get to half guard.
Minasian controlling from mount.
Seminole prevents Minasian from taking his back.#SUB#
Minasian swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tigran Minasian!
A relieved looking Tigran Minasian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 87
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 2098 p4p, 279 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 3230 p4p, 399 weight class). Pain has chosen AC/DC Thunderstruck as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Minasian uses from the top position.
Minasian is stalling in the full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain trying to control the position.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Pain is keeping the position.
Minasian trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (3) vs (0) Pain
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pain tries to improve position but can't.
Pain is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Pain wants to control but Minasian postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain is trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pain, who protects the arm well.
Pain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Minasian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Pain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minasian happy to just control the position for now.
Pain is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control the position but Pain is working away.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pain keeps trying to improve his position.
Minasian working away.
Minasian controlling the position from side mount.
Minasian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pain, who protects the arm well.
Pain is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Pain has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian passes Pain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pain is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Pain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pain sees it coming and defends easily.
Minasian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pain tries to roll over but Minasian keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain actively working from the bottom here.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Pain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain gets back to full guard.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Pain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pain has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Pain 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.
Minasian trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Minasian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Pain.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (3) vs (2) Pain
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
Pain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain has gone for a leg lock! Minasian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (5) vs (2) Pain
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian pushing down on Pain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Pain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minasian is pressing down on Pain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pain is holding on for now.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Pain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minasian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Minasian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian is trying to control. Pain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Pain won't allow it.
Pain trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (8) vs (2) Pain
Pain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (8) vs (4) Pain
Minasian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minasian working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian controlling Pain's posture.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minasian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pain defends it easily.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pain 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.
Minasian controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
Minasian managing to control the position.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Minasian's guard.
Pain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Minasian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Minasian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Minasian! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (12) vs (4) Pain
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to bench press Minasian off him but Minasian keeps the position.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pain keeps working.
Minasian is really struggling to control Pain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pain sneaks back into half guard.
Pain is trying to control but can't.
Minasian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (15) vs (4) Pain
Minasian wants to control the pace but Pain is squirming around nicely.
Minasian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian takes Pain's back. Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (18) vs (4) Pain
Minasian struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pain tries to break free.
Minasian has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Minasian is trying to stick to Pain's back but Pain is turning into Minasian. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Minasian's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (18) vs (6) Pain
Minasian trying to control the position here.
Pain 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.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position.
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Minasian's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian is trying to keep Pain in close.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Minasian controlling the position.
Minasian is trying to control the position but Pain postures up.
Minasian 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (20) vs (6) Pain
Pain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Pain is keeping the position.
Minasian trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there.
Minasian is pushing down on Pain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pain is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Tigran Minasian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
CACC 77
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 15656 p4p, 671 weight class) and Tigran Minasian (ranked 2036 p4p, 256 weight class). Escobarre's entrance music is Xzibit- Alcoholic . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Escobarre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Escobarre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Minasian is looking for a takedown.
Escobarre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Escobarre (2) vs (0) Minasian
Escobarre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minasian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escobarre.
Escobarre is keen to just control but Minasian is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Minasian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minasian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Minasian holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Escobarre postures up.
Minasian told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Escobarre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre looking to pass the guard.
Minasian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minasian is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobarre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is controlling Escobarre's posture.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobarre slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian is trying to maintain the position but Escobarre is very close to passing his half guard.
Escobarre stalling.
Escobarre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minasian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobarre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minasian sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is trying to maintain the position but Escobarre is very close to passing his half guard.
Escobarre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Escobarre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minasian has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minasian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Escobarre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Escobarre advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
Escobarre is thwarting Minasian's attempts to control the position.
Escobarre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minasian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobarre is working away from the top position though.
Escobarre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minasian sees it coming and defends easily.
Minasian is not content to let Escobarre control the position.
Escobarre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Escobarre is thwarting Minasian's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre wants to take a breather but Minasian is having none of it.
Escobarre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Minasian! Score +3 for passing guard: Escobarre (5) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian tries to hold on but Escobarre pushes him away.
Minasian is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobarre has a good base and remains in mount.
Minasian tries to lock up and control but Escobarre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Minasian bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobarre (5) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobarre is retaining full guard.
Escobarre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Escobarre 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.
Minasian trying to control but Escobarre is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minasian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Minasian passes Escobarre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Escobarre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minasian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minasian's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Escobarre (9) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian wants to control his opponent's hands but Escobarre gets his hands free.
Escobarre looking to break Minasian's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Minasian remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Escobarre will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Minasian is trying to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control the position but Escobarre manages to sink in the hooks.
Escobarre is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Minasian taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Escobarre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 61
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 2008 p4p, 245 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 2186 p4p, 264 weight class). Tigran Minasian had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henry Jr can't get the takedown.
Minasian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minasian is pressed up against the ropes. Henry Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minasian down to the mat. Minasian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tigran Minasian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Henry Jr.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henry Jr as he jumps to the side.
Minasian goes for a double leg but Henry Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Henry Jr continues to drive forward.
Minasian is looking to clinch but Henry Jr is avoiding it.
Minasian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henry Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Henry Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minasian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henry Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Minasian prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr has Minasian pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Minasian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henry Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minasian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henry Jr has managed to clinch.
Henry Jr is working for takedown but Minasian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Henry Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henry Jr is trying to drag Minasian to the mat but Minasian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Henry Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minasian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Minasian wants a takedown but no success here.
Henry Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Minasian is pressed up against the ropes. Henry Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minasian down to the mat. Minasian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henry Jr leaves Minasian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Henry Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minasian is defended easily by Henry Jr.
Henry Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Minasian defends it well.
Henry Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minasian.
And Henry Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Minasian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Henry Jr darts in and clinches Minasian up against the ropes.
Minasian pulls guard successfully.
Henry Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minasian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian controls Henry Jr momentarily but Henry Jr frees himself.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Minasian seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Minasian wants to sweep here but Henry Jr controlling him for the moment.
Henry Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Minasian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henry Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Henry Jr is looking to take a break and control but Minasian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Minasian trying to control here.
Minasian manages to get to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Henry Jr 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.
Minasian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Minasian is trying to keep Henry Jr in close.
Henry Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Minasian looking for a sweep. Not yet Minasian, not yet.
Minasian is trying to keep Henry Jr in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Henry Jr stays in close to Minasian's body and controls the position.
Henry Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (3) Henry Jr
Minasian is looking to reverse the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Minasian's face as Henry Jr controls the position.
Minasian is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr wants to control but Minasian is keeping him busy.
Henry Jr controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Minasian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henry Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minasian keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to improve position but can't.
Minasian gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Minasian tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Minasian trying to control but Henry Jr postures up.
Minasian is controlling Henry Jr's trapped leg to prevent Henry Jr from advancing to side control.
Minasian'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.
Henry Jr prevents Minasian from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Minasian is defending the position.
Henry Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry Jr wants to control but Minasian is keeping him busy.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Minasian is refusing to be controlled, as Henry Jr sits in half guard.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (6) Henry Jr
Minasian is trying to escape the mount.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr fails to move to back control.
Minasian tries to hold on but Henry Jr pushes him away.
Minasian is working to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr tries to control but Minasian wriggling away.
Minasian wants to hold on but Henry Jr pushes him away.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Minasian tries to lock up and control but Henry Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henry Jr avoids the attempt from Minasian to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is looking to work his way around to Minasian's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Minasian is looking to improve his position but Henry Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Henry Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minasian prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Minasian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Henry Jr.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian gets back to half guard.
Henry Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Minasian keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Henry Jr content to control rather than advance.
Minasian is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry Jr is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Minasian actively working from the bottom here.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Minasian is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian controlling the position well.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control here.
Henry Jr is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Minasian is refusing to be controlled, as Henry Jr sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr wins on points by 6 to 0.
Andrew Henry Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 50
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 2030 p4p, 245 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 3073 p4p, 347 weight class). Paulman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: War is my Love . 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Minasian can't get the takedown.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minasian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulman rushes Minasian and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Minasian prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulman is looking for a takedown.
Tigran Minasian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Paulman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minasian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Minasian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Minasian prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paulman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paulman has Minasian pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Minasian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minasian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paulman moves into range and clinches up with Minasian.
Paulman tries for a takedown but Minasian manages to get underhooks.
Paulman wants a takedown but no success here.
Paulman stops a takedown attempt from Minasian.
Minasian tries to score a body lock takedown but Paulman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paulman has Minasian pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Minasian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Minasian is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulman tries to score a body lock takedown but Minasian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Minasian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minasian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Minasian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paulman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minasian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulman is looking to clinch.
Minasian wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to keep at a distance but Paulman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paulman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minasian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paulman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minasian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minasian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minasian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Paulman
Minasian pushing down on Paulman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Paulman is defending well.
Minasian wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
Paulman won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
Paulman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman has Minasian pulled in close to control his posture.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Paulman trying to control the position.
Minasian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Minasian trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paulman pulls Minasian in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman is adopting a defensive guard.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paulman trying to control the position.
Minasian trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minasian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (0) Paulman
Minasian advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (7) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is controlling an arm, preventing Minasian from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Minasian avoids the attempt from Paulman to control.
Minasian controlling from the full mount.
Minasian prevents Paulman from getting the reversal.
Minasian controlling from the full mount.
Paulman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian fails to take his opponent's back.
Minasian working for a submission but Paulman is keeping him at bay.
Paulman wants to control but Minasian is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Minasian seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Paulman is holding on tight.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Paulman tries to hold on but Minasian postures up.
Paulman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Minasian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minasian is trying to take his opponent's back.
Paulman is looking to get to half guard.
Minasian wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is desperately trying to improve his position but Minasian has a good base and remains in mount.
Paulman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (7) vs (2) Paulman
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
Paulman is pushing down on Minasian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Minasian is fighting to maintain full guard but Paulman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulman in particular looking to stall.
Minasian is trying to control but can't.
Minasian is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Paulman prevents Minasian from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian moves into full guard.
Paulman trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Paulman trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Paulman passes Minasian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Minasian wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
Paulman prevents Minasian from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Paulman seems content to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but Minasian defending well.
Minasian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paulman is working away from the top position though.
Minasian is staying active underneath Paulman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paulman stalling.
Paulman wants to free his trapped foot but Minasian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian gets back to full guard.
Paulman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian is adopting a defensive guard.
Paulman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Paulman stays in close to Minasian's body and controls the position.
Paulman trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian controlling the position.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulman is one step ahead there.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Minasian working a defensive guard here.
Minasian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.
Minasian wants to sweep here but Paulman controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulman 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.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Minasian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Paulman is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Minasian has his hands on Paulman's head, controlling the position.
Minasian is trying to keep Paulman in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Paulman trying to control the action but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian wants to improve his position but Paulman is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Minasian is not content to let Paulman control the position.
Minasian trying to control here.
Paulman wants to pass to mount but Minasian is defending the position.
Paulman is thwarting Minasian's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Minasian defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Tigran Minasian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 41
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 1969 p4p, 260 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 5187 p4p, 477 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Duff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Minasian (0) vs (4) Duff
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Duff tries for a kimura but Minasian is defending well.
Duff goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Minasian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Duff's guard! Nice work there by Minasian! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (4) Duff
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Minasian postures up.
Minasian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minasian defends it easily.
Minasian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Minasian has his hands clasped together but Duff extends and breaks Minasian's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Duff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Duff!
After winning the bout, Tony Duff thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 1923 p4p, 235 weight class) and Chiku Maneno (ranked 825 p4p, 106 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Chiku Maneno!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Minasian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Minasian (4) vs (0) Maneno
Maneno tries to buck Minasian off but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian trying to control the position but Maneno is working away.
Maneno prevents Minasian from improving position.
Minasian is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Maneno is looking to regain half guard here but Minasian keeps moving and retains side control.
Minasian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maneno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maneno gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (6) vs (0) Maneno
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maneno wants to control but Minasian is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maneno has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (9) vs (0) Maneno
Minasian is looking to control Maneno but Maneno is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Minasian controlling well, preventing Maneno from escaping the position.
Minasian tries to get the hooks in deep but Maneno pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Maneno right now.
Minasian looking for the choke but no joy.
Minasian is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Minasian gets his hands free as Maneno looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is looking for the choke from the back position but Maneno is controlling his hands well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Minasian's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Minasian working for the choke.
Minasian has got his arm under Maneno's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Maneno has spun round into Minasian's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (9) vs (2) Maneno
Minasian pulls Maneno in close to prevent any damage.
Minasian is trying to keep Maneno in close.
Minasian pulls Maneno in to control the position.
Minasian being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Maneno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian looking for a sweep. Not yet Minasian, not yet.
Maneno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian has Maneno pulled in close to control his posture.
Minasian being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian has his hands on Maneno's head, controlling the position.
Minasian seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Minasian looking to control.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Maneno tries to pass.
Minasian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maneno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Maneno is proving a slippery customer.
Maneno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Minasian is pulling down on Maneno's head. It's preventing any offense from Maneno, at least for the moment.
Minasian working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maneno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Maneno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Minasian looking to control.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maneno forces his way into half guard.
Maneno controlling the action here.
Minasian wants to improve his position but Maneno is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maneno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Minasian desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maneno in particular looking to stall.
Maneno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control but Maneno postures up.
Minasian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maneno postures up.
Maneno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maneno postures up.
Minasian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minasian continues to stall.
Maneno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Minasian wants to hit a switch here but Maneno passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Minasian there! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (9) vs (5) Maneno
Minasian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Minasian bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (11) vs (5) Maneno
Maneno is adopting a defensive guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
Maneno wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Maneno is still trying to improve position.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Minasian is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control from Maneno's half guard. Maneno has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Maneno is keeping the position.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Maneno has Minasian pulled in close to control his posture.
Maneno trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
Minasian trying to control but Maneno is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maneno is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (11) vs (7) Maneno
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Maneno from controlling successfully.
Minasian is looking for a triangle but Maneno pushes his legs off easily.
Maneno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maneno stopping the sweep attempt from Minasian.
Minasian is trying to control the position but Maneno postures up.
Maneno sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maneno tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Maneno content to stall in guard here.
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Maneno is proving a slippery customer.
Minasian controlling Maneno's posture.
Minasian controls Maneno momentarily but Maneno frees himself.
Minasian working for a triangle but Maneno defends it easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Maneno is proving a slippery customer.
Minasian wants to sweep but no luck.
Maneno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maneno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Maneno preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maneno looking to pass the guard.
Minasian being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Tigran Minasian is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tigran Minasian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colt Jones (ranked 1028 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tigran Minasian (ranked 1930 p4p, 237 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Colt Jones ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Minasian shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Minasian.
Jones has Minasian up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones gets control of Minasian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Minasian is pushing down on Jones 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones controlling the position for now.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones keeping control of the position.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Minasian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is staying active underneath Minasian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Minasian in particular looking to stall.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Minasian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones tries to roll over but Minasian keeps him under control.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Minasian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Minasian prevents Jones from improving his position.
Minasian wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Minasian moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (3) Minasian
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (0) vs (5) Minasian
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Minasian
Minasian 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.
Minasian told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian is looking to improve his position.
Minasian manages to get to full guard.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Minasian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (7) Minasian
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones is pulling down on Minasian's head. It's preventing any offense from Minasian, at least for the moment.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones , not yet.
Jones managing to control the position.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is still trying to improve position.
Jones pulls Minasian in close to prevent any damage.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones 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.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Minasian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones continues to stall.
Jones keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Jones .
Minasian advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (10) Minasian
Minasian wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Jones tries to buck Minasian off but Minasian is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jones 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Minasian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minasian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minasian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Minasian is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Jones 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Minasian tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Minasian advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (2) vs (12) Minasian
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Minasian working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Minasian takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (2) vs (15) Minasian
Minasian gets his hands free as Jones looks to control.
Minasian tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones pushed the leg off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control the position but Jones frees himself and scrambles - Minasian manages to regain control in side control.
Jones prevents Minasian from improving position.
Jones wants to control but Minasian postures up.
Minasian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Jones 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Minasian trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minasian tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones 's legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Minasian's best efforts.
Minasian seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minasian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is controlling Minasian's posture.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Jones has Minasian pulled in close to control his posture.
Minasian pushes down on Jones 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minasian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Minasian advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (18) Minasian
Jones wants to control but Minasian postures up.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (2) vs (20) Minasian
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Jones regains half guard.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Minasian trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Minasian stalling.
Jones is staying active underneath Minasian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Minasian trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Minasian trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Minasian forces his way into half guard.
Minasian prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones makes his way to full guard, as Minasian worked for a kimura.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Minasian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian wins on points by 20 to 2.
Our winner, Tigran Minasian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (ranked 6631 p4p, 496 weight class) and Tigran Minasian (ranked 1932 p4p, 238 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Leibniz misses with a takedown
and Minasian counters by clinching up.
Leibniz pulls guard effortlessly.
Leibniz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minasian controls the pace.
Leibniz wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Leibniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leibniz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minasian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leibniz is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian keeps trying to improve his position.
Minasian stays in close to Leibniz's body and controls the position.
Minasian trying to control but Leibniz is working from the bottom.
Leibniz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leibniz wants to sweep but no luck.
Minasian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Leibniz is retaining full guard.
Leibniz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Leibniz is retaining full guard.
Minasian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leibniz can't keep his opponent in guard - Minasian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Leibniz defends it.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leibniz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leibniz trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Leibniz gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian being controlled here momentarily.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Leibniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leibniz is pulling down on Minasian's head. It's preventing any offense from Minasian, at least for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Leibniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leibniz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leibniz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leibniz controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leibniz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Minasian postures up.
Minasian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leibniz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Leibniz keeps moving.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leibniz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leibniz controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
Minasian pushing down on Leibniz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leibniz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Minasian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Leibniz defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leibniz trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Minasian is pressing down on Leibniz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leibniz is holding on for now.
Leibniz has his hands clasped together around Minasian's back. He's all about the action.
Minasian is taking a breather. Leibniz 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.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Leibniz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leibniz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Minasian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control but Leibniz is keeping him busy.
Minasian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Leibniz is looking to control Minasian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leibniz avoid being mounted?
Minasian is looking to advance position but Leibniz won't allow it.
Leibniz is trying to get back to full guard.
Leibniz wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Minasian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leibniz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minasian.
Minasian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leibniz is not content to let Minasian control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is pressing down on Leibniz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leibniz is holding on for now.
Leibniz is pressing down on Minasian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leibniz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Leibniz is retaining full guard.
Leibniz is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Leibniz is retaining full guard.
Leibniz controlling Minasian's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leibniz wants to sweep but no luck.
Leibniz controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
Minasian forces his way into half guard.
Minasian prevents Leibniz from improving his position.
Minasian is taking a breather. Leibniz 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.
Leibniz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leibniz is pressing down on Minasian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Minasian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leibniz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Leibniz is trying to keep Minasian in close.
Minasian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leibniz has control of Minasian's left arm, preventing Minasian from doing any damage.
Minasian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Leibniz is keeping the position.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Leibniz keeps moving.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Leibniz is keeping the position.
Minasian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Leibniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leibniz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Leibniz is retaining full guard.
Minasian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leibniz's guard.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Leibniz defending well.
Minasian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Minasian is thwarting Leibniz's attempts to control the position.
Leibniz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control but Leibniz is keeping him busy.
Leibniz is looking to improve his position.
Minasian passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leibniz (0) vs (3) Minasian
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leibniz keeps working.
Leibniz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leibniz (2) vs (3) Minasian
Leibniz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leibniz prevents Minasian from improving his position.
Leibniz is keen to just control but Minasian is a slippery customer.
Leibniz is looking to pass Minasian's guard but actually Minasian recovers to full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Leibniz from controlling successfully.
Minasian 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.
Leibniz is fighting to break Minasian's control of his arms but Minasian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Minasian is trying to control the position but Leibniz postures up.
Leibniz wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian pulls Leibniz in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minasian is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leibniz (2) vs (5) Minasian
Leibniz is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up.
Leibniz keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Minasian is trying to control. Leibniz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leibniz trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Leibniz won't allow it.
Leibniz tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Leibniz is trying to maintain the position but Minasian is very close to passing his half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control the pace.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Leibniz won't allow it.
Leibniz moves into full guard.
Leibniz is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up.
Leibniz 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.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leibniz pulls Minasian in close to prevent any damage.
Minasian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minasian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leibniz is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up.
Minasian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Leibniz keeps moving.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Leibniz is retaining full guard.
Minasian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leibniz keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leibniz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian wins on points by 5 to 2.
A very excited looking Tigran Minasian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 1862 p4p, 244 weight class) and Heppu Hullu (ranked 7331 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Heppu Hullu!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hullu wants to counter with a clinch but Minasian pushes him away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minasian is defended easily by Hullu.
Minasian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hullu is trying to defend but Minasian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Hullu
Minasian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is keen to just control but Hullu is a slippery customer.
Hullu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hullu.
Minasian passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Hullu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hullu is pressing down on Minasian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hullu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hullu keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Hullu keeps moving.
Hullu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Hullu controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Hullu is keeping the position.
Minasian trying to control but Hullu is working from the bottom.
Minasian drops back looking for a leg! Hullu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hullu manages to kick Minasian off! Minasian jumps back into Hullu's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hullu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hullu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hullu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hullu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Hullu is retaining full guard.
Minasian trying to control but Hullu is working from the bottom.
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Minasian'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hullu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hullu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian 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.
Hullu keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Hullu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Minasian is pushing down on Hullu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hullu is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hullu trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian controlling the action here.
Minasian is trying to control. Hullu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hullu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hullu wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Minasian tries to pass to full mount but Hullu defends it.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian trying to control from half guard but Hullu is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hullu actively working from the bottom here.
Minasian is pressing down on Hullu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hullu is holding on for now.
Hullu trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Hullu defends it.
Hullu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minasian is working away from the top position though.
Hullu is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hullu keeps working.
Minasian passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (0) Hullu
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hullu keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Minasian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hullu can't do much from the bottom here.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hullu keeps working.
Hullu is trying to get back to half guard.
Hullu is trying to control Minasian's posture but Minasian avoids it.
Hullu stops Minasian from passing to mount.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Hullu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minasian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hullu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (7) vs (0) Hullu
Hullu is squirming around, avoiding Minasian's attempts to control the action.
Hullu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minasian fails to move to back control.
Hullu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Hullu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hullu is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Hullu defends it.
Hullu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minasian not doing much here.
Minasian 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.
Hullu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Hullu defending well.
Hullu is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Hullu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minasian passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hullu! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (10) vs (0) Hullu
Hullu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hullu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Minasian controlling from the full mount.
Minasian takes Hullu's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hullu is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (13) vs (0) Hullu
Hullu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hullu is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Minasian.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Minasian struggling to keep hold of the position.
Minasian doesn't have the hooks in and Hullu manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (13) vs (2) Hullu
Hullu looking to pass the guard.
Minasian is adopting a defensive guard.
Hullu wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hullu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hullu stopping the sweep attempt from Minasian.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is controlling Hullu's posture.
Minasian looking for a guillotine here but Hullu defends easily.
Hullu 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.
Hullu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Minasian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Minasian has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (15) vs (2) Hullu
Minasian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Hullu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (15) vs (6) Hullu
Minasian is desperately trying to improve his position but Hullu has a good base and remains in mount.
Minasian is squirming around, avoiding Hullu's attempts to control the action.
Hullu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Minasian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Minasian! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (17) vs (6) Hullu
Minasian controlling from the top position.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Hullu keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian pushes down on Hullu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hullu is in trouble now - Minasian has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (20) vs (6) Hullu
Minasian mounts Hullu! Really nice guard pass there!
Minasian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hullu is desperately trying to improve his position but Minasian has a good base and remains in mount.
Minasian controlling the pace for now.
Minasian tries to control but Hullu wriggling away.
Minasian wants to take Hullu's back but he can't do it this time.
Minasian content just to control the position here.
Hullu is working to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian looking to control but Hullu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hullu can't escape the position.
Minasian looking to control but Hullu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minasian pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Minasian avoids the attempt from Hullu to control.
Hullu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian fails to move to back control.
Minasian moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hullu has worked his arm free - good work by Hullu!
Minasian trying to control the action but Hullu is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
An out of breath Tigran Minasian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 1856 p4p, 244 weight class) and Seth Slithers (ranked 5103 p4p, 501 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Seth Slithers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Slithers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Minasian defends well and Slithers ends up having to push Minasian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slithers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Minasian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Minasian looking to score a takedown here. Slithers is defending well but Minasian drives through and ends up in Slithers's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Slithers
Minasian is pushing down on Slithers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slithers is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Minasian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Slithers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slithers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Minasian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slithers sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian seems to be looking for submissions.
Minasian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slithers won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Minasian in particular looking to stall.
Minasian trying to control the action but Slithers is working from the bottom.
Minasian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minasian passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Slithers! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (0) Slithers
Minasian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Minasian wants to control the pace but Slithers is squirming around nicely.
Slithers regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slithers is looking to control Minasian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slithers avoid being mounted?
Slithers is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Minasian is staying active.
Minasian passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (8) vs (0) Slithers
Slithers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Slithers is defending well.
Minasian not doing much here.
Minasian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slithers for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slithers actively working from the bottom here.
Slithers looks winded!
Minasian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Minasian continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (11) vs (0) Slithers
Minasian controlling the position easily from mount.
Slithers wants to control but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian wants to take his opponent's back but Slithers doesn't allow it.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slithers is looking to escape.
Slithers is working to get back to half guard.
Minasian moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (14) vs (0) Slithers
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is hanging on to Slithers's back as he tries to escape.
Minasian has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Slithers is defending well but eventually Minasian manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Slithers has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tigran Minasian!
Tigran Minasian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Seth Slithers spoke after the fight, saying 'He escaped my death grip. Next time he wont be so lucky. '. |
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Event:
EFC Trudeau vs Matusov 2
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Kurri just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Minasian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kurri was covering up waiting for the punch and Minasian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri looking to control.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Kurri seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian trying to control but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Kurri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minasian controlling from the top position.
Kurri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Minasian told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Kurri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kurri is tightening it up a little... Minasian has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Minasian reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Minasian taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kurri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tatu Kurri!
Tatu Kurri really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kato logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
EFC Kardashian vs Built
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Minasian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Half Assed manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
#SU2#
Minasian stands up and waves to Half Assed to follow him.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Minasian slips the punch.
Minasian dives in for a single leg takedown but Half Assed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minasian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Half Assed defends it nicely.
Anti Half Assed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Half Assed throws the left hand but Minasian avoids the punch easily.
Minasian wants to counter the offense by Half Assed and move into the clinch position.
Minasian misses with a takedown
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Minasian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Half Assed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Half Assed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Half Assed trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Half Assed has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though.
Minasian pushes down on Half Assed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Half Assed is having none of it.
Minasian wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Half Assed uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minasian defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half Assed trying to control the position.
#T2#
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Half Assed is keeping the position for now.
Half Assed is trying to keep Minasian in close.
#SUB#
Half Assed is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Minasian has his hands clasped together but Half Assed extends and breaks Minasian's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Half Assed.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anti Half Assed!
An intense looking Anti Half Assed took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'YOU LIKE THAT!?'.
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Event:
EFC Rham vs Gold
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Bimbotinque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bimbotinque fails to land with a series of punches.
Meltroco Bimbotinque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bimbotinque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minasian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Minasian dives in for a single leg takedown but Bimbotinque sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minasian moves out of range of the strikes.
Minasian dives in for a single leg takedown but Bimbotinque sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian walks into a left hand.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Bimbotinque circles away easily
and Bimbotinque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minasian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bimbotinque circles away.
Bimbotinque lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bimbotinque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minasian tries to counter by clinching up but Bimbotinque breaks away and moves out of range.
Minasian slips under a jab.
Minasian shoots for a double leg takedown but Bimbotinque sprawls well. He's pushed Minasian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Bimbotinque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bimbotinque lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Minasian shoots in but Bimbotinque avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bimbotinque misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Bimbotinque as Minasian shoots in.
Bimbotinque throws a body punch but Minasian moves out of range.
Bimbotinque lands a nice shot to the body.
Minasian misses with a series of wild punches.
Minasian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minasian attempts a counter takedown but Bimbotinque avoids it well and moves away.
Minasian darts in looking for a takedown but Bimbotinque gets double underhooks and turns Minasian into the cage.
Minasian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bimbotinque shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Minasian eats them both and turns towards Bimbotinque to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bimbotinque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minasian.
#T2#
Bimbotinque misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Bimbotinque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minasian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bimbotinque blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bimbotinque working aggressively here.
Bimbotinque pushes Minasian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bimbotinque lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minasian backwards.
Bimbotinque misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bimbotinque letting Minasian take a breather here.
Minasian trying to stall but Bimbotinque improves his position.
Bimbotinque lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minasian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bimbotinque's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bimbotinque.
Minasian misses with a knee strike.
Bimbotinque lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Bimbotinque scores with a shoulder strike.
Minasian blocking some punches.
Bimbotinque lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minasian blocks a body shot from Bimbotinque.
Minasian misses with a knee to the head.
Bimbotinque scores with a shot to the side of Minasian's head.
Bimbotinque misses with a punch on the inside.
Bimbotinque misses with some punches.
Bimbotinque tries to throw a body punch but Minasian avoids it by throwing Bimbotinque back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bimbotinque lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bimbotinque pushes Minasian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Minasian blocks an uppercut.
Minasian wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Bimbotinque. #T4#
Bimbotinque lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bimbotinque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bimbotinque dodges an elbow strike from Minasian.
Bimbotinque lands a hook that snaps the head of Minasian backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bimbotinque goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bimbotinque swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bimbotinque scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bimbotinque tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bimbotinque misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bimbotinque fails to land.
Bimbotinque blocks the elbow strike.
Bimbotinque lands a nice shot to the body.
Bimbotinque digs a right hand underneath Minasian's ribcage. Minasian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minasian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bimbotinque tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meltroco Bimbotinque dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minasian is defended easily by Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Minasian shoots and misses
and Bimbotinque counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minasian thinking.
Bimbotinque looks to land a right hand but Minasian moved out of range.
Minasian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bimbotinque.
Minasian appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bimbotinque cracks Minasian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bimbotinque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Bimbotinque gets caught napping as Minasian dives in and scores a takedown. Bimbotinque manages to retain guard.
Bimbotinque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there.
Bimbotinque is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bimbotinque keeps trying to improve his position.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Bimbotinque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bimbotinque lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bimbotinque advances to half guard. #ES#
Minasian has one foot on Bimbotinque's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Meltroco Bimbotinque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt
and Bimbotinque counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian fails to land the takedown.
Bimbotinque misses the jab.
Minasian feinted with a counter takedown.
Bimbotinque lunges at Minasian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Minasian's hand.
Bimbotinque lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tigran Minasian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minasian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Minasian staying out of range there.
Bimbotinque ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Minasian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bimbotinque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minasian manages to avoid it.
Bimbotinque cracks a nice hook into Minasian's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Bimbotinque misses the target.
Minasian is looking to counter the offense by Bimbotinque and move into the clinch.
Bimbotinque lands a right hook to the body.
Minasian fails with the takedown.
Minasian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minasian shoots for a takedown but Bimbotinque saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bimbotinque comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bimbotinque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minasian was well out of range. Poor timing from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque cracks Minasian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bimbotinque as he avoids it easily. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minasian.
Bimbotinque is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bimbotinque thuds a left hand into Minasian's body.
Bimbotinque lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bimbotinque. Minasian does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bimbotinque. Minasian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bimbotinque jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bimbotinque sprawls well. Bimbotinque wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minasian gets slowly back to his feet.
Bimbotinque throws a lazy right hand but Minasian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meltroco Bimbotinque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Bimbotinque does it's job there.
Bimbotinque throws a body punch but Minasian moves out of range. #T4#
Minasian shoots and misses
enabling Bimbotinque to counter with a crisp jab.
Bimbotinque misses with a hook.
Minasian tries to counter by clinching up but Bimbotinque breaks away and moves out of range.
Bimbotinque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bimbotinque throws a series of punches but Minasian moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bimbotinque scores with a sloppy right hand. Minasian should have avoided that one.
Minasian shoots in looking for a takedown but Bimbotinque manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minasian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minasian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bimbotinque misses with a hook.
Minasian slips under a jab.
Minasian is looking to counter the offense by Bimbotinque and move into the clinch.
Minasian shoots for a double leg takedown but Bimbotinque sprawls well. He's pushed Minasian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Minasian tries to clinch but Bimbotinque is having none of it.
A lazy left from Bimbotinque finds it's target.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Bimbotinque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meltroco Bimbotinque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bimbotinque forces Minasian back against the cage and clinches.
Bimbotinque pushes Minasian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bimbotinque working aggressively here.
Bimbotinque tries a body shot but Minasian blocks it.
Minasian is trying to push Bimbotinque away but Bimbotinque has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Minasian blocking some punches.
Minasian is looking to control Bimbotinque's arms but Bimbotinque gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minasian has his back to the cage.
Minasian trying to stall but Bimbotinque improves his position.
Bimbotinque is working Minasian over against the cage.
Minasian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian tries a body shot but Bimbotinque blocks it.
Bimbotinque lands a body shot.
Bimbotinque scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bimbotinque lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Minasian stalling the fight.
Bimbotinque swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bimbotinque lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bimbotinque on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bimbotinque creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bimbotinque scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque avoiding damage as Minasian throws knees to the body.
Bimbotinque throws a punch but it's blocked by Minasian.
Bimbotinque can't find room to land a body shot as Minasian controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Bimbotinque.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bimbotinque scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bimbotinque pushes Minasian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tigran Minasian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bimbotinque lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Bimbotinque manages to get underhooks.
Bimbotinque lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bimbotinque goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meltroco Bimbotinque seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bimbotinque tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bimbotinque lands a body shot.
Minasian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bimbotinque after a bit of a struggle.
Bimbotinque lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bimbotinque lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bimbotinque tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minasian's elbow.
Minasian looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Minasian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bimbotinque's elbow.
Minasian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bimbotinque pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Bimbotinque fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minasian, pushing him back against the cage.
Bimbotinque lands with a right to the head.
Bimbotinque lands with a right to the head.
Bimbotinque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bimbotinque tries to work over Minasian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bimbotinque lands a hook that snaps the head of Minasian backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minasian.
Bimbotinque can't find room to land a body shot as Minasian controls the action.
Meltroco Bimbotinque is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bimbotinque swings wildly with an uppercut but Minasian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minasian trying to land knees to the body.
Minasian misses with a knee strike.
Minasian is trying to break the clinch but Bimbotinque is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bimbotinque fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minasian struggles to land a body shot inside as Bimbotinque controls his hands.
Minasian blocks an uppercut.
Minasian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bimbotinque is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meltroco Bimbotinque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bimbotinque 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meltroco Bimbotinque!
During a confident post fight interview, Meltroco Bimbotinque thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFC Pato vs Paa 2
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Minasian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rua quickly recovers to half guard.
Minasian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rua is trying is best to control the position here.
Rua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rua.#SUB2#
Rua looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
#SUB#
Minasian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rua is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rua has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian wants to stand up but Rua is controlling him. #T1#
Minasian being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Minasian's guard.
Minasian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rua is controlling him.
Rua wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Minasian's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES#
Minasian wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Minasian scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rua is staying active underneath Minasian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Minasian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there. #T3#
Rua looking to control.
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Minasian trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian pushes down on Rua's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minasian trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minasian pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Minasian is looking for a kimura here.
Rua gets back to full guard.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Tigran Minasian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Minasian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rua controlling the position.
Tigran Minasian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Rua looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minasian defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rua pushes a forearm under Minasian's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Minasian is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jao Rua!
An out of breath Jao Rua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 502 p4p, 76 weight class) and Lalama Amana (ranked 2061 p4p, 259 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lalama Amana!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Amana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amana slaps away a takedown attempt from Minasian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Amana decides to pull guard.
Amana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Amana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Amana
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is holding on to half guard well.
Minasian won't allow Amana to pass to mount.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Amana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amana is working for a kimura but Minasian is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amana trying to pass the guard but Minasian defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Minasian is controlling Amana's trapped leg to prevent Amana from advancing to side control.
Amana trying to pass the guard but Minasian defending well.
Amana working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Minasian's thigh. Minasian counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Amana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Minasian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Amana passes Minasian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Minasian keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Minasian wants to control but Amana is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Minasian is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Minasian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Amana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amana is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
Minasian controlling the position well.
Minasian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Minasian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amana stands and throws Minasian's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (5) Amana
Amana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minasian, who protects the arm well.
Amana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minasian, who protects the arm well.
Amana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minasian, who protects the arm well.
Minasian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Amana wants to pass to mount but Minasian is defending the position.
Minasian wants to control but Amana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amana wants to pass to mount but Minasian is defending the position.
Minasian is looking to control Amana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Minasian avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
Minasian is controlling Amana's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Minasian trying to control here.
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Minasian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Minasian 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Minasian controlling Amana's posture.
Amana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Amana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Minasian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amana has managed to get both his arms back between Minasian's legs - danger averted.
Amana pushing down on Minasian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Minasian is controlling Amana's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Amana is trying to work for a kimura but Minasian is defending well.
Minasian is holding on to half guard well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amana wants to free his trapped foot but Minasian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian is holding on to half guard well.
Amana works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (8) Amana
Minasian tries to lock up and control but Amana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amana is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Minasian is surviving well by controlling Amana's body position as best he can.
Amana fails to advance to Minasian's back.
Minasian wants to control but Amana is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Minasian wants to control but Amana is having none of it.
Minasian is controlling an arm, preventing Amana from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Amana looking to take Minasian's back but Minasian rolls and after a scramble, Minasian ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Minasian to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (8) Amana
Amana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minasian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minasian stands and throws Amana's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (8) Amana
Amana is trying to improve his position.
Minasian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Amana is looking to regain half guard here but Minasian keeps moving and retains side control.
Amana seems a little lost for a moment, as Minasian dominates the positioning.
Minasian trying to control the action but Amana is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Amana is trying to escape the position but Minasian is controlling the position.
Amana is looking for a sweep.
Minasian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Amana is trying to get back to half guard.
Amana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Minasian off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (5) vs (12) Amana
Minasian is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Minasian trying to control the hands but Amana breaks the grip.
Minasian can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana not allowing Minasian to control his hands.
Minasian is trying to break free.
Amana is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Minasian trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Amana is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Amana working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Amana is looking for a choke. Minasian gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Minasian manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (7) vs (12) Amana
Minasian wants to control from the top but Amana keeps moving.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Amana is retaining full guard.
Amana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Amana keeps moving.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Minasian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (7) vs (14) Amana
Minasian trying to control here.
Amana tries to pass to full mount but Minasian defends it.
Amana keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control but Amana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amana trying to advance position but Minasian counters by regaining guard.
Amana preventing the sweep.
Amana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian is pulling down on Amana's head. It's preventing any offense from Amana, at least for the moment.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Amana tries to pass.
Minasian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amana postures up.
Amana tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Amana postures up.
Amana is fighting to break Minasian's control of his arms but Minasian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Minasian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Minasian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amana is one step ahead there.
Minasian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amana wins on points by 14 to 7.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lalama Amana made sure he mentioned Power Matrix Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 491 p4p, 74 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 3399 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caldeira fails with the takedown
and Minasian counters by clinching up.
Caldeira is working for takedown but Minasian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Caldeira is trying to drag Minasian to the mat but Minasian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tigran Minasian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Caldeira.
Caldeira wants to take the fight to the mat but Minasian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minasian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Caldeira is defending well.
Minasian wants the takedown. Caldeira is fighting it off but Minasian persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Caldeira's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Caldeira
Minasian controlling from the top position.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Caldeira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Caldeira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian wants to pass to mount but Caldeira is defending the position.
Minasian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Minasian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caldeira wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Minasian frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (0) Caldeira
Minasian fails to move to back control.
Minasian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Caldeira is now in Minasian's guard. A big mistake from Minasian there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (5) vs (2) Caldeira
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Minasian holds on and takes a little breather.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldeira trying to move into half guard but instead Minasian has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (7) vs (2) Caldeira
Minasian passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caldeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Caldeira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Minasian wants to work for an arm triangle but Caldeira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caldeira trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Caldeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minasian pulls his head out easily.
Minasian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Minasian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (10) vs (2) Caldeira
Minasian is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is working for a guillotine from mount but Caldeira frees his head quite easily.
Minasian controlling his opponent.
Caldeira is working to get back to half guard.
Minasian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Minasian looking for a guillotine from mount but Caldeira is having none of it.
Minasian works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (13) vs (2) Caldeira
Minasian wants to control but Caldeira is keeping busy.
Minasian tightening his grip on Caldeira, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Caldeira trying to control but not successfully.
Caldeira tries to break free.
Caldeira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Minasian controlling the positon.
Caldeira can't escape the position.
Minasian controlling the position well here. Caldeira rolled but Minasian kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira trying to control the hands but Minasian breaks the grip.
Minasian is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Caldeira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Caldeira for a finish.
Caldeira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Minasian has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Caldeira's body.
Caldeira looking very determined here, making life difficult for Minasian.
Good control from Minasian.
Caldeira prevents Minasian from getting a body triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Caldeira right now.
Minasian is hanging on to Caldeira's back as he tries to escape.
Caldeira trying to control the action but Minasian just sinks the hooks in.
Minasian controlling well, preventing Caldeira from escaping the position.
Minasian tries to get the hooks in deep but Caldeira pushed the leg off.
Caldeira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Caldeira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Minasian controls the position.
Minasian is not going to allow Caldeira to sit and survive in this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Minasian's guard. Nice work there by Caldeira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (13) vs (4) Caldeira
Minasian is controlling Caldeira's posture.
Minasian wants to sweep here but Caldeira controlling him for the moment.
Minasian has his hands on Caldeira's head, controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira stopping the sweep attempt from Minasian.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian pulls Caldeira in close to prevent any damage.
Caldeira trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Minasian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (15) vs (4) Caldeira
Minasian advances to half guard.
Minasian content to control rather than advance.
Caldeira tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Minasian is thwarting Caldeira's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Minasian in particular looking to stall.
Minasian is looking to pass Caldeira's guard but actually Caldeira recovers to full guard.
Caldeira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian advances to half guard.
Caldeira wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Caldeira is still trying to improve position.
Minasian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Caldeira is controlling Minasian's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caldeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minasian works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (18) vs (4) Caldeira
Minasian trying to control the action but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Minasian politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Minasian prefers to stall for the moment though.
Minasian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minasian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caldeira being controlled for a moment.
Minasian wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Caldeira stops Minasian from passing to mount.
Minasian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caldeira regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Caldeira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Minasian keeps him under control.
Caldeira is defending against the submission attempts here by Minasian.
Caldeira is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (21) vs (4) Caldeira
Caldeira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Minasian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minasian 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Caldeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 21 to 4. |
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Event:
EFC Boxer vs Anderson
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Kurri scores with a takedown into Minasian's guard.
Kurri throwing strikes but missing.
Kurri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kurri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Kurri has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Minasian to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kurri is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Minasian pulls down on the head and he's put Kurri to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tigran Minasian!
The defeated Tatu Kurri had this to say: 'ggwp'.
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Event:
EFC Orion vs Hawtry
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Minasian takes one to the chin there.
Minasian with a poor takedown #CL#
and Quinteros counters by moving into the clinch.
Quinteros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minasian looking to slow down the pace here.
Quinteros avoiding damage as Minasian throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Quinteros.
Quinteros landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Quinteros lands a body shot in the clinch.
Minasian is working Quinteros over against the cage.
Minasian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Quinteros lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Minasian.
A short left from Minasian.
Quinteros lands a shot to the body.
Minasian swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinteros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinteros working Minasian over with knees to the body.
Minasian looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinteros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minasian blocks it with crossed arms.
Minasian throws an elbow that misses.
Minasian misses with a punch to the body.
Minasian wants to get back to striking at distance but Quinteros won't allow it.
#T1#
Quinteros scores with a hook to the body.
Quinteros gets through Minasian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quinteros.
A hook to the body from Quinteros.
A short left from Quinteros.
Good body shot from Quinteros.
Quinteros working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quinteros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minasian tries to pull guard but Quinteros holds him up against the cage and eventually Minasian drops back down to his feet.
Minasian is pushing Quinteros up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Quinteros lands a knee to the head.
Quinteros lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quinteros landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quinteros working Minasian over with knees to the body.
Quinteros lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minasian backwards.
Quinteros throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Quinteros with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Minasian taking a breather.
Quinteros throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minasians head.
Minasian wants to break free but Quinteros has control.
#BC2#
Minasian breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Quinteros closes the distance and pushes Minasian back into the cage.
Minasian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nelson Quinteros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Quinteros scores with a knee to the head.
Quinteros pushes Minasian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quinteros using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Quinteros utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Quinteros connects with a nasty looking knee right to Minasian's face.
Minasian fails to pull guard.
Quinteros pushes Minasian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quinteros prevents a body shot from Minasian.
Quinteros lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quinteros lands a nice uppercut.
Minasian slows down the pace here.
#T3#
Minasian working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Minasian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quinteros scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minasian misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Quinteros counters with a nice right hand that sends Minasian toppling to the canvas! Minasian scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Quinteros finish him?!#ROC#
Minasian is rocked!
Quinteros fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Minasian square on the jaw! Damn, Minasian is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Quinteros!
Our winner, Nelson Quinteros, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFC Ladd vs Pato
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Minasian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minasian misses with a wild body shot.
Minasian scores with a jab to the body.
Steinheiser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minasian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Minasian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steinheiser momentarily.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lynn Steinheiser has been cut.#KD2#
Minasian steps into range and cracks Steinheiser with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Steinheiser flops backwards and Minasian dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Steinheiser is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minasian is pushing down on Steinheiser's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steinheiser is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oh Steinheiser is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Minasian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Minasian seems to be working for a kimura but Steinheiser defends the submission attempt.
Minasian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steinheiser!
Minasian moves to take his opponent's back.
Steinheiser seems to have got his legs back now.
I would not like to be Steinheiser right now.
#SUB2#
Minasian looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Steinheiser is in a bad position with Minasian working for a choke. Steinheiser manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T1#
Steinheiser postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Minasian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steinheiser stands up over Minasian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Minasian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steinheiser stopping the sweep attempt from Minasian.
Steinheiser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steinheiser postures up and lands a big shot to Minasian's brow. #SUB2#
Minasian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steinheiser is aware though and is defending well.
Steinheiser lands a couple of digs.#T2##SUB2#
Minasian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steinheiser defends well.
Minasian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Minasian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steinheiser prevents Minasian from getting back to his feet.
Steinheiser postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steinheiser throwing strikes but missing.
Steinheiser lands a couple of digs.
Steinheiser is working Minasian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steinheiser stopping the sweep attempt from Minasian.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Steinheiser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steinheiser throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB2#
Minasian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steinheiser is in close to Minasian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Minasian doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Steinheiser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steinheiser postures up.
Minasian 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.
Steinheiser keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minasian's head.#SUB2#
Minasian working for a triangle but Steinheiser defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steinheiser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Steinheiser connects with a couple of short punches.
Steinheiser postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Minasian 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Minasian has his foot on Steinheiser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steinheiser works his way back into a safe position though.
Steinheiser won't allow Minasian to get back to his feet.
Steinheiser content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steinheiser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steinheiser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Minasian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steinheiser postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Minasian wants to sweep but no luck.
Steinheiser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Minasian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Steinheiser is not content to let Minasian control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tigran Minasian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lynn Steinheiser's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minasian is defended easily by Steinheiser.
Steinheiser drops down looking for a counter takedown but Minasian sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Minasian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Minasian forces his way into half guard.
Minasian is trying to control. Steinheiser wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinheiser is trying to control but can't.
Tigran Minasian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Steinheiser defending well. #SUB2#
Minasian trying to work for an americana but Steinheiser has managed to regain full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinheiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Minasian pushing down on Steinheiser's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steinheiser trying to control but Minasian postures up.
#SUB2#
Minasian is looking for a kimura but Steinheiser is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Minasian to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Minasian seems to be looking for submissions.
Minasian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minasian is pressing down on Steinheiser's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steinheiser is holding on for now.
Minasian uses his free foot to push down on Steinheiser's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steinheiser.
Steinheiser wants to hold on but Minasian pushes him away.#T2#
Steinheiser is squirming around, avoiding Minasian's attempts to control the action.
Steinheiser is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Minasian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Minasian trying to control but Steinheiser is having none of it. #T3#
Steinheiser is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Minasian trying to control but Steinheiser is having none of it.
Minasian is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
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.
Minasian avoids the attempt from Steinheiser to control.#SUB2#
Minasian goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Steinheiser turns into him and now he's in Minasian's guard.
Steinheiser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steinheiser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Minasian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steinheiser defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steinheiser's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tigran Minasian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lynn Steinheiser's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Steinheiser takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Minasian throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Steinheiser counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Steinheiser works over Minasian with some ground and pound from guard.
Minasian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steinheiser manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinheiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian trying to control but Steinheiser is working from the bottom.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Steinheiser is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Minasian keeps trying to improve his position.
Steinheiser keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinheiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steinheiser seems keen to control Minasian's posture.
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steinheiser! #SU2#
Minasian is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Minasian. Steinheiser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steinheiser drops down looking for a counter takedown but Minasian sprawls and moves away.
Minasian moves in looking to clinch but Steinheiser pushes him off.
Steinheiser tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Minasian manages to circle out of the way.
Minasian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steinheiser attempts a counter takedown but Minasian avoids it well and moves away.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Steinheiser shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minasian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right from Minasian misses.
Steinheiser appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Minasian tests Steinheiser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Minasian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Minasian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steinheiser is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Minasian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steinheiser half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Minasian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steinheiser has time to react.#T3#
Minasian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steinheiser's head.
No joy there for Minasian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steinheiser appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steinheiser tries for a takedown but Minasian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minasian.
Steinheiser doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Minasian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Minasian can't find room to land a body shot as Steinheiser controls the action.
Steinheiser is trying to drag Minasian to the mat but Minasian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynn Steinheiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Minasian pulls guard effortlessly. #T4##ES2#
Minasian wriggles free and stands up.
Minasian wants to clinch#TD#
and Steinheiser counters with a nice double leg into side control. Minasian won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steinheiser working the ground and pound from side control.
Minasian taking a bit of punishment here - Steinheiser scoring with strikes.
Minasian wants to control but Steinheiser postures up.
Minasian is working to avoid the ground and pound but Steinheiser connects with a decent elbow.
Minasian is looking for a sweep.
Steinheiser scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lynn Steinheiser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steinheiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minasian keeps working.
Minasian taking punishment in the form of punches.
Steinheiser cracks Minasian with a big elbow.
Steinheiser is chipping away with strikes.
Tigran Minasian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steinheiser scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Minasian to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tigran Minasian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Minasian 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tigran Minasian!
Lynn Steinheiser was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm calling for a review of this fight! This faggot kept sticking his finger in my asshole!!! Who the hell can fight effectively while getting fingered in their asshole??? I did not like that at all ... though it felt good, but that is besides the point! A distraction is a DISTRACTION!!!
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Event:
EFC Fujiwara vs Ladd
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Minasian misses with a looping left.
Minasian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minasian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minasian misses with an uppercut.
Minasian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Minasian lands a glancing blow to the side of Grigorian's head.
Minasian dodges the punch combination from Grigorian.
Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for Minasian on that attempt.
Minasian scores with a jab. Grigorian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grigorian lands a glancing blow to the side of Minasian's head.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Minasian.
It looked like Grigorian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minasian swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minasian.
Minasian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Minasian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigorian.#T1#
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Minasian.
It looked like Grigorian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minasian throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily.
Minasian throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Minasian scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Grigorian is rocked!
Minasian looks to land a combination but Grigorian avoids it well.
Oh Grigorian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grigorian gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Minasian gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tigran Minasian!
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Event:
EFC Minasian vs Matusov
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Minasian cracks Matusov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matusov swats away the attempt to clinch by Minasian.
Matusov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Minasian as he jumps to the side.
Minasian looks to land a left hand but Matusov moved out of range nicely.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Minasian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Minasian misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Matusov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Minasian to the ground. Matusov is now in Minasian's guard.
Minasian wants to stand up but Matusov is controlling him.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matusov trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Matusov tries to pass.
Matusov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Minasian is looking for a triangle but Matusov pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Matusov advances position into side control!
Matusov wants to control but Minasian is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Matusov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minasian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matusov works to advance to full mount. Minasian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Minasian is trying desperately to improve position.
Minasian wants to control but Matusov is having none of it.
Minasian is squirming around, avoiding Matusov's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Minasian sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Matusov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Minasian wants to improve his position but Matusov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura but Minasian is defending well.
#SUB2#
Matusov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
Minasian tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Minasian is trying to control but can't.
Matusov passes to full mount!
Minasian gets back to half guard.#T3#
Matusov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matusov trying to control the action but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Matusov moves into full mount! Minasian won't be happy about that!
Minasian has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Minasian preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Matusov. #SUB2#
Minasian is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Minasian looking very determined here, making life difficult for Matusov.
#T4##SUB2#
Minasian defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Matusov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Minasian trying to get back to his feet but Matusov is in full control for now.
Minasian wants to control his opponent's hands but Matusov gets his hands free.
Minasian tries to roll but Matusov sticks to his back.
Minasian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Matusov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Matusov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minasian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Matusov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minasian but Minasian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matusov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minasian circles away.
Minasian misses with the combination.
Minasian tries to clinch up but Matusov circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boris Matusov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Minasian looking for a guillotine here but Matusov defends easily.
Matusov trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Minasian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matusov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matusov trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Matusov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Minasian is not content to let Matusov control the position.
Matusov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minasian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian is trying to stand.
Matusov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matusov wants to take a breather but Minasian is having none of it.
Matusov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Minasian moves into full guard.
#T2#
Matusov trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Minasian has his foot on Matusov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matusov works his way back into a safe position though.
Matusov is pushing down on Minasian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Minasian is fighting to maintain full guard but Matusov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matusov moves nicely into side control.
Minasian pushes Matusov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Matusov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Minasian is trying to control Matusov's posture but Matusov avoids it.
Minasian avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matusov.
Matusov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Minasian!
Matusov wants to take his opponent's back but Minasian doesn't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Matusov is working for a guillotine from mount but Minasian frees his head quite easily.
Minasian tries to lock up and control but Matusov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Minasian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Matusov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Minasian is refusing to be controlled, as Matusov sits in half guard.
Matusov moves nicely into side control.
Matusov misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Minasian manages to get back to half guard.
Minasian is trying to stand up here but Matusov is controlling him well.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Minasian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Minasian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matusov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Matusov seems to be working for a kimura but Minasian defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Minasian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minasian tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg.
Matusov is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Matusov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Minasian tries to clinch but Matusov is having none of it.
Minasian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matusov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Minasian moves into the clinch.
Minasian tries to work over Matusov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minasian tries to work over Matusov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minasian trying to control the position but instead, Matusov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Minasian into the cage.
Minasian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matusov.
#BC#
Minasian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matusov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Minasian's waist but Minasian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matusov off to one side. #TD2#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Matusov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Minasian defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov is pressing down on Minasian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Minasian is holding on for now.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Matusov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matusov looking to finish with strikes here!
Minasian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matusov wants to take his opponent's back but Minasian doesn't allow it.
Matusov works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Matusov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Matusov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Minasian has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Minasian turns into Matusov and is now in his guard.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Matusov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian won't allow Matusov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
Matusov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Matusov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Minasian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matusov working a defensive guard here.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Minasian forces his way into half guard.
Matusov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back.
Minasian wants to control but Matusov is keeping him busy.
Minasian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matusov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matusov is looking to improve his position.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Matusov defends it.
Tigran Minasian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matusov is looking to improve his position.
Matusov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minasian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minasian's back!#SUB2#
Matusov looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Matusov gets his hands free as Minasian looks to control.
Minasian can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Matusov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Minasian manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matusov's guard. Nice work there by Minasian.
#SUB2#
Matusov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Matusov working for a triangle but Minasian defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Matusov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matusov 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Matusov!
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Event:
EFC Sionis vs Vale
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Minasian throws out a loose jab but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Dos Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Minasian misses with a wild body shot.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Minasian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Minasian forces his way into half guard.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Dos Santos won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Dos Santos won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Dos Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian is trying to control. Dos Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Dos Santos defends it. #SUB2#
Dos Santos has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Minasian. Oh but Dos Santos has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Minasian goes limp - he's gone! Dos Santos jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ABW 186 Meat Boy - Wolf II
Date: Dec 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Minasian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooks.
Brooks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Minasian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brooks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minasian's sensitive parts. #TD#
Minasian gets a double leg takedown into Brooks's guard.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Minasian advances position into side control!
Brooks prevents Minasian from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian advances to mount.
Brooks regains half guard.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Minasian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brooks is just riding it out for now. Minasian eventually gives up the hold.
Brooks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Minasian passes into half guard. #SUB#
Minasian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Minasian wants to pass to mount but Brooks is defending the position. #SUB#
Minasian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brooks sees it coming and defends easily.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working. #T2#
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Brooks defends it. #SUB#
Minasian seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.
Brooks trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
Minasian works his way into full mount!
Brooks can't escape the position.
Brooks is trying to escape the mount but Minasian keeps good control and instead manages to take Brooks's back.
#SUB#
Minasian looking for the RNC.
Brooks is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB#
Brooks 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 Minasian gets his way!
#SUB#
Minasian working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Brooks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Minasian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Minasian working for a choke but Brooks is defending well. #SUB#
Minasian is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brooks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Minasian is persistently looking for the submission but Brooks is defending it well.
Minasian trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T4#
Brooks can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Minasian is looking for the choke from the back position but Brooks is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Brooks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Brooks right now.
#SUB#
Brooks showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Minasian is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brooks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brooks for a finish.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brooks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Minasian's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Minasian looking to break Brooks's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brooks remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Minasian will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tigran Minasian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Minasian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brookss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tigran Minasian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minasian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brooks at a distance.
Minasian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Minasian. No joy for Brooks on that attempt.
Minasian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brooks shoots for a takedown but Minasian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brooks shoots in and drives through. Minasian sprawls well.
Tigran Minasian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phill Brooks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Minasian.
Minasian lands a glancing blow to the side of Brooks's head.
Minasian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Minasian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Minasian drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Brooks right on the button. Brooks goes down! Minasian follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Minasian gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tigran Minasian!
In defeat, Phill Brooks stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Don't Know I Could Go Back To WWE Or Train Harder Than Ever Before And Win My Next Fight'.
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Event:
ABW 183 Kansalainen - Ramirez
Date: Dec 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Robbins or perhaps it was just good defense by Minasian, which made it look bad.
Minasian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robbins shoots in for a takedown but Minasian shows good takedown defense.
Tigran Minasian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Robbins.
Minasian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Cal Robbins has been cut.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Minasian.
Robbins stops Minasian from passing to mount. #SUB#
Minasian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robbins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robbins tries to improve position but can't.
Minasian wants to control but Robbins is keeping him busy.
Robbins is trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robbins keeps working.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Minasian tries to advance to mount but Robbins denies him. #T1##SUB#
Minasian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Minasian trying to control the action but Robbins is working from the bottom.
Minasian advances nicely into full mount.
Robbins told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Minasian wants to control the pace but Robbins is squirming around nicely.
Robbins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Minasian working for a guillotine from mount but Robbins is in no mood to give up.
Robbins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Minasian wants to control the pace but Robbins is squirming around nicely.
Minasian fails to move to back control. #T2#
Minasian works his way to his opponent's back.
Robbins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Robbins 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 Minasian gets his way!
#SUB#
Minasian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Minasian is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Robbins is defending well though. Minasian let's go of the attempt for now.
Minasian is looking to control Robbins but Robbins is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Minasian is persistently looking for the submission but Robbins is defending it well.
#SUB#
Minasian is looking for the choke from the back position but Robbins is controlling his hands well. #T3#
Robbins wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Robbins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Robbins trying to control the hands but Minasian won't let him. #SUB#
Robbins fending off the submission attempt from Minasian.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian keeps control of the position as Robbins tries to break free.
#SUB#
Minasian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Minasian is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robbins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Minasian doesn't have the hooks in and Robbins manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Minasian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robbins's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Minasian 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.
Minasian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Robbins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minasian defends well.
Robbins keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robbins is looking to regain half guard here but Minasian keeps moving and retains side control.
Robbins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Robbins is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minasian is controlling the pace.
Robbins is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tigran Minasian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cal Robbins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Minasian looks to score with a jab to the body but Robbins is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robbins is defended easily by Minasian.
Minasian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robbins can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Robbins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Robbins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Minasian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Minasian tries to get to full guard but Robbins has control of the leg.
Robbins wants to take a breather but Minasian is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian tries to get to full guard but Robbins has control of the leg.
Robbins is thwarting Minasian's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Minasian looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Robbins is working for a submission of some sort.
Robbins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Robbins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minasian is just riding it out for now. Robbins eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Minasian looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
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.
Robbins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Minasian wants to control but Robbins is keeping busy.
Minasian is not content to let Robbins control the position.#SUB2#
Robbins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Minasian tries to roll over but Robbins keeps him under control.#T3#
Minasian wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Minasian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robbins at a distance.
Robbins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Minasian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Minasian and Robbins goes tumbling to the canvas! Minasian follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Robbins is rocked!
Robbins is breathing heavily.
Minasian passes the guard and advances to mount!
Robbins is still in real trouble! Can Minasian finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minasian fails to move to back control.
Minasian moves to the back.
Minasian has the hooks in. Robbins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tigran Minasian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robbins is still trying to improve position.
Good control from Minasian.
Robbins is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Minasian is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robbins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Minasian is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robbins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB#
Minasian looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Minasian working for a choke but Robbins is defending well.
Robbins seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minasian is not going to allow Robbins to sit and survive in this position.
Robbins tries to roll but Minasian sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Minasian looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Minasian is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Robbins is defending well though. Minasian let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Robbins fending off the submission attempt from Minasian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tigran Minasian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cal Robbins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Robbins has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Minasian throws a right hand that Robbins ducks under and follows up with a left that Robbins also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Robbins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Robbins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minasian is fending him off so far but Robbins persists. Nope, Minasian circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Minasian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Robbins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Robbins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Minasian bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Robbins walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Minasian! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tigran Minasian!
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Event:
ABW 175 McArthur-Kansalainen 2
Date: Nov 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Minasian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watkins.
Watkins misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Watkins has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minasian.
Watkins tries a body shot but Minasian blocks it.
#BC#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Watkins shoots in for a takedown but Minasian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minasian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Watkins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Watkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Watkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Minasian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Minasian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Minasian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watkins's guard. #REVB#
Watkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian is thwarting Watkins's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Minasian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minasian.
Watkins is not content to let Minasian control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Watkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Minasian.
#SUB2#
Minasian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Watkins defends it well.
Minasian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Minasian wants to finish this one by submission but Watkins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Minasian. #T2##SUB2#
Minasian is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Watkins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Watkins is working to get back to half guard.
Watkins is working hard here to advance position.
Watkins regains half guard.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Watkins is defending well. #SU2#
Minasian stands up from half guard.
Minasian throws the kick towards the body but Watkins avoids it.
Watkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Watkins ducks right into an uppercut from Minasian. #CUT2#
It looks like Devin Watkins has been cut.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minasian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minasian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Minasian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Minasian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minasian is defending well for now.
Minasian presses Watkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Minasian stalling.
Minasian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watkins is defending well for now.
Watkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minasian is defending well for now.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Minasian. #BC2#
Minasian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minasian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minasian walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Watkins drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Minasian swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Watkins's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tigran Minasian!
Devin Watkins spoke after the fight, saying 'I gotta get better. '.
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Event:
ABW 166 McArthur - Jenkins
Date: Oct 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Minasian has his takedown stuffed
and Monkey counters with an outside leg kick.
Minasian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minasian shoots in and drives through. Monkey sprawls well.
Monkey lands a front kick.
Minasian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monkey sprawls well. Monkey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minasian gets slowly back to his feet.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Minasian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Minasian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Minasian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monkey cracks Minasian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Minasian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Minasian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Minasian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Minasian looks for a takedown but Monkey sprawls well.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Minasian avoids it with no problem.
Minasian shoots in but no luck this time.
Minasian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monkey's waist but Monkey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minasian off to one side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Minasian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Monkey - the referee stops the clock and Minasian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Monkey. Minasian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Minasian is breathing heavily.
Minasian sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Minasian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Minasian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Monkey digs a good body shot into Minasian's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Monkey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Minasian will feel that in the morning.
Monkey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Minasian's head.#T2#
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Minasian off balance momentarily.
Minasian with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monkey!
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Minasian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minasian's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Monkey.
Minasian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Monkey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Minasian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monkey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick there by Monkey.
Monkey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Minasian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Minasian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Monkey.
Minasian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Minasian drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Monkey.
Monkey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Monkey passes into side control, despite Minasian's attempt to control the position.
Monkey controls the position.
Minasian tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Minasian wants to get back to his feet but Monkey drags him back down.
Monkey controlling from side mount.
Minasian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monkey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Minasian is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Minasian shoots in but no luck this time.
Monkey tries a quick counter leg kick but Minasian is wise to it.
Minasian with a poor takedown
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
Minasian misses with a takedown
and Monkey counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Minasian has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Monkey thuds a left hand into Minasian's body.
Tigran Minasian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Monkey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Minasian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monkey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Minasian shoots in but Monkey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Minasian's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monkey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Minasian's calf.#T1#
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Minasian. That did some damage!
Minasian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monkey defends well and Minasian ends up having to push Monkey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Minasian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Minasian takes a step back to recover.
Monkey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Minasian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Minasian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body. Minasian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monkey lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey thuds a left hand into Minasian's body.
Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Minasian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Minasian will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A shot to the liver by Monkey. Beautiful body shot.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark!
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monkey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Minasian rather than just go for the knockout.
Monkey lunges at Minasian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Minasian's hand.
Minasian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Minasian is rocked!
Monkey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Monkey scores with a shot to the body.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Minasian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Minasian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monkey swivels and escapes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Minasian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Minasian looks to clinch
and Monkey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Minasian really felt that one!
Minasian misses with a left hand
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Minasian shoots and misses
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minasian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Minasian looks for a takedown but Monkey sprawls well.
Minasian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Monkey shows good takedown defense.
Minasian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monkey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minasian thinking. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monkey.
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Minasian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Minasian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
Monkey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Minasian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minasian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Minasian wants to clinch but Monkey slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Minasian takes one to the side of the head.
Monkey scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Monkey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Minasian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minasian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monkey's waist but Monkey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minasian off to one side.
Minasian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Monkey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Monkey misses.
Minasian seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut there from Monkey.
Monkey feints and then cracks Minasian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minasian down.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monkey tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Minasian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monkey is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey 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. #SUB#
Minasian isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Monkey stacks Minasian on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Monkey!#T1#
You can see the frustration on Minasian's face as Monkey controls the position.
Tigran Minasian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minasian is trying to control Monkey's posture but Monkey avoids it.
Minasian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Monkey working away.
Minasian tries to buck Monkey off but Monkey is having none of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Monkey just content to control the position.
Minasian can't do much from the bottom here.
Minasian is looking for a sweep.
Monkey controlling from side mount.
Minasian tries to buck Monkey off but Monkey is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Monkey stalls from top position.#T3#
Minasian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monkey in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Minasian clinches up with Monkey and pushes him back against the cage.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tigran Minasian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minasian wants to stall.
Monkey avoiding damage as Minasian throws knees to the body.
Minasian takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Minasian tries to pull guard but Monkey holds him up against the cage and eventually Minasian drops back down to his feet.
Monkey stalling in the clinch.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Minasian.
Minasian jumps guard but Monkey stands there with Minasian around his waist. Minasian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monkey pushes Minasian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minasian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Minasian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Monkey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Minasian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Come on Monkey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Monkey on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monkey 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
Our winner, Demon Monkey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Rockefeller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Minasian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rockefeller is in Minasian's guard.
Rockefeller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rockefeller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rockefeller postures up in Minasian's guard and throws a big left but Minasian blocks it.
Rockefeller postures up.
#SUB2#
Minasian working for a triangle but Rockefeller defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Minasian looking for a triangle here. Rockefeller is fighting it but it looks tight! Minasian pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rockefeller is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tigran Minasian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Chomsky. No joy for Minasian on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Minasian or perhaps it was just good defense by Chomsky, which made it look bad.
Chomsky seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minasian shoots in looking for a takedown. Chomsky tries to sprawl out of it but Minasian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chomsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chomsky wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Noam Chomsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Chomsky lunges at Minasian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Minasian's hand.
Minasian shoots in but Chomsky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minasian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Chomsky shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Minasian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chomsky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chomsky sneaks back into half guard.
Minasian tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Chomsky trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
Chomsky holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chomsky is not content to let Minasian control the position.#SUB2#
Minasian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian is looking to pass Chomsky's guard but actually Chomsky recovers to full guard.
Chomsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Chomsky is retaining full guard. #T2#
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.
Chomsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Minasian goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chomsky has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Minasian but great work by Chomsky.
Minasian manages to get back to half guard.
Minasian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian pushes Chomsky off looking to stand but Chomsky dives back in and keeps control.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Minasian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chomsky stalling away here and it's allowed Minasian to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Minasian has his feet on Chomsky's thighs here. He's pushed Chomsky 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! Chomsky screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tigran Minasian!
Noam Chomsky was interviewed post fight and said 'If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Minasian has his takedown stuffed
and Tully connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minasian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tully defends it nicely.
Minasian has his takedown stuffed
and Minasian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brynden Tully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Tully lands with a thumping leg kick.
Minasian has his takedown stuffed
and Tully counters with a two punch combo.
Tully slaps away a takedown attempt from Minasian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good exchange - Tully coming out on top.
Tully fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Minasian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Minasian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Minasian shoots in and drives through. Tully sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Tully closes the distance and pushes Minasian back into the cage.
Tully lands a nice shot to the body.
Minasian looks winded!#T1#
Tully works on Minasian's body with a couple of short punches.
Minasian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tully gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Minasian tries to pull guard but Tully won't allow it.
Tully lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Minasian or not.
Tully is working Minasian over against the cage.
Tully pushes Minasian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tully controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Tully.
Tully just leaning against Minasian, taking a breather.
Minasian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Tully.
Tully prevents Minasian from breaking the clinch.
Tully taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minasian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Tully.
Tully has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tully working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minasian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Tully gets through Minasian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Tully breaks from the clinch.
Minasian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tully lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tully.
Minasian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tully counters with a nice uppercut.
Brynden Tully is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minasian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tully moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tully looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tully wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Minasian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tully scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Tully rushes Minasian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Minasian decides to pull guard.
Minasian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tully controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tully postures up.
#SUB2#
Minasian has an active guard here but Tully has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Tully is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian trying to hold on to Tully's head to control him but Tully postures up.
Tully trying to control the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Minasian is looking to get back to is feet but Tully passes into side control.
Minasian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Minasian tries to roll over but Tully keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Minasian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynden Tully dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tully scores with a jab. Minasian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tully keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tully!
#TD2#
Tully tries to sprawl but Minasian drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Minasian tries to pass to full mount but Tully defends it.
Minasian keeps trying to improve his position.
Tully is concentrating on defense, preventing Minasian from advancing position. #SUB2#
Minasian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tully sees it coming and defends easily.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Tully is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tully has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minasian is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Tully is defending against the submission attempts here by Minasian.
#T1#
Tully controlling the position well.
Tully is trying to stand.
Tully makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tully.
Tully is controlling Minasian's posture.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tully controlling the position.
Tully continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tully 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.
Tully is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minasian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tully paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Tully was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minasian.
Minasian has a takedown stuffed.
Minasian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tully is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minasian can do to turn this around?
Tully fails to land with a series of punches.
Minasian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tully swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Tully shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minasian closes the distance and clinches up with Tully, looking for a takedown. Minasian pushes Tully against the cage but Tully circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brynden Tully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Minasian is breathing heavily.
Minasian fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Minasian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tully uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minasian has time to react.
Tully throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Minasian's head.
Tully with a nice cross.
Minasian darts in trying to clinch
and Tully counters with a low kick, right behind Minasian 's knee.
Tully connects with a body shot.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Minasian shoots in for a double leg but Tully sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tully throws a big counter combination but Minasian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tully listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tully connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Minasian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minasian fails with the takedown
and Tully counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Minasian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tully scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tully scores with a hook to the body. Minasian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Minasian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tully cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Tully does it's job there.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tully throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Minasian tries to counter it with a takedown but Tully pushes his down on his head and steps out.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Tully! Minasian is backing up but he can't get away as Tully lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Minasian and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brynden Tully!
A victorious Brynden Tully thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 22328 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherkov Yegorovich (ranked 6380 p4p, 597 weight class). Yegorovich has chosen Farewell of Slavianka as his entrance music. Tigran Minasian 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sherkov Yegorovich!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yegorovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Minasian tries to avoid it but Yegorovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Minasian to the ground. Minasian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yegorovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Minasian counters by moving into the clinch.
Minasian is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yegorovich can't fight it off and eventually Minasian manages to take the fight to the floor. Yegorovich looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Yegorovich
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yegorovich is trying to keep Minasian in close.
Minasian passes Yegorovich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yegorovich wants to get back to full guard.
Yegorovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minasian is working away from the top position though.
Minasian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (0) Yegorovich
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yegorovich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Minasian has hold of Yegorovich's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yegorovich manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Minasian tries to control but Yegorovich wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yegorovich is trying to escape the mount.
Minasian wants to take Yegorovich's back here but Yegorovich is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Yegorovich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Minasian moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yegorovich has worked his arm free - good work by Yegorovich!
Yegorovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (7) vs (0) Yegorovich
Yegorovich wants to hold on but Minasian pushes him away.
Yegorovich defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Minasian.
Minasian looking to control but Yegorovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minasian moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yegorovich has worked his arm free - good work by Yegorovich!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Minasian tries to advance to mount but Yegorovich denies him.
Yegorovich manages to get back to half guard.
Minasian wants to pass to mount but Yegorovich is defending the position.
Minasian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yegorovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minasian is working away from the top position though.
Yegorovich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Minasian passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (10) vs (0) Yegorovich
Yegorovich is looking to regain half guard here but Minasian keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control the position but Yegorovich is working away.
Minasian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Minasian tries to move to mount but Yegorovich blocks the move with his legs.
Minasian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yegorovich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Yegorovich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yegorovich trying to control here.
Minasian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yegorovich is trying to maintain the position but Minasian is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (13) vs (0) Yegorovich
Minasian prevents Yegorovich from getting the reversal.
Minasian moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yegorovich has worked his arm free - good work by Yegorovich!
Minasian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yegorovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yegorovich is trying to escape the position but Minasian is controlling the position.
Yegorovich is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian is trying to get an arm triangle but Yegorovich is defending well.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yegorovich keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yegorovich's legs.
Minasian works to advance to full mount. Yegorovich defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (15) vs (0) Yegorovich
Minasian is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yegorovich has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Yegorovich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Minasian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minasian fails to take his opponent's back.
Minasian trying to control but Yegorovich is having none of it.
Yegorovich can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control the pace but Yegorovich is squirming around nicely.
Yegorovich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Minasian moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (18) vs (0) Yegorovich
Minasian looking for the choke from the back.
Minasian is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minasian is not going to allow Yegorovich to sit and survive in this position.
Yegorovich 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 Minasian gets his way!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Yegorovich has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Minasian not allowing Yegorovich to control his hands.
Minasian is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yegorovich knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yegorovich for a finish.
Yegorovich trying to control but not successfully.
Yegorovich tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yegorovich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Minasian pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Minasian wants to control the pace but Yegorovich is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian fails to move to back control.
Yegorovich is squirming around, avoiding Minasian's attempts to control the action.
Yegorovich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Minasian avoids the attempt from Yegorovich to control.
Yegorovich is trying desperately to improve position.
Yegorovich tries to hold on but Minasian pushes him away.
Minasian works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (21) vs (0) Yegorovich
Minasian wants to control but Yegorovich is keeping busy.
Yegorovich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minasian looking for the choke but no joy.
Yegorovich rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Yegorovich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yegorovich wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Minasian advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (24) vs (0) Yegorovich
Minasian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yegorovich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Minasian off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (24) vs (4) Yegorovich
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is really stuck here.
Yegorovich is persistently looking for the submission but Minasian is defending it well.
Minasian is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yegorovich working for the choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control his opponent's hands but Yegorovich gets his hands free.
Minasian staying busy and making it hard for Yegorovich to control.
Yegorovich has managed to slip his arm under Minasian's chin. This could be all over... yep, Minasian is tapping out! Submission win for Yegorovich.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sherkov Yegorovich!
Post fight, an emotional Sherkov Yegorovich said 'Я хочу поблагодарить моего отца за то, что он научи'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 22316 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dos Equis (ranked 6910 p4p, 0 weight class). Tigran Minasian had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dos Equis!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Equis
Minasian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Minasian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Equis is retaining full guard.
Minasian controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian'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.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Equis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian passes Equis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Minasian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Equis is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Minasian works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (0) Equis
Minasian controlling the position easily from mount.
Minasian is working for a guillotine from mount but Equis frees his head quite easily.
Equis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minasian moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (8) vs (0) Equis
Minasian sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Equis taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tigran Minasian! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gilbert Valur (ranked 3526 p4p, 430 weight class) and Tigran Minasian (ranked 9987 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valur might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to David Bowie - Let's Dance. Gilbert Valur 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gilbert Valur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Minasian stuffs the takedown attempt from Valur. Valur gets slowly back to his feet.
Valur closes the distance and clinches up with Minasian, looking for a takedown. Valur pushes Minasian against the cage but Minasian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian tries to keep at a distance but Valur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minasian goes for a takedown attempt but Valur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valur.
Valur moves into range and clinches up with Minasian.
Minasian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Valur manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Minasian.
Valur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Minasian.
Valur works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Valur (2) vs (0) Minasian
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian controls Valur momentarily but Valur frees himself.
Valur looking to pass the guard.
Valur controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minasian controlling the position.
Valur has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valur drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Valur off! Valur jumps back into Minasian's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valur wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Valur being controlled here momentarily.
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valur is one step ahead there.
Valur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian keeps trying to improve his position.
Valur postures up.
Valur stays in close to Minasian's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valur trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Minasian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Valur (2) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Valur is retaining full guard.
Minasian passes Valur's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minasian pulls his head out easily.
Valur is trying to control but can't.
Valur won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
Minasian is keen to just control but Valur is a slippery customer.
Minasian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valur wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Valur is having none of it.
Minasian passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Valur (2) vs (5) Minasian
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian trying to control but Valur is having none of it.
Minasian wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Minasian tries to control but Valur wriggling away.
Valur defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Minasian.
Minasian takes Valur's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Valur is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Valur (2) vs (8) Minasian
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valur is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Minasian working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Valur is keeping busy.
Valur rolls, trying to escape but Minasian keeps control of the position.
Valur 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 Minasian gets his way!
Valur trying to control the position but Minasian manages to sink in the hooks.
Minasian is hanging on to Valur's back as he tries to escape.
Will Minasian go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Valur's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Minasian working for the choke.
Valur fending off the submission attempt from Minasian.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian keeps control of the position as Valur tries to break free.
Valur trying to control the action but Minasian just sinks the hooks in.
Valur 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 Minasian gets his way!
Minasian is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Valur has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Valur turns into Minasian and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Valur (4) vs (8) Minasian
Valur looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is trying to control the position but Valur postures up.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian is trying to keep Valur in close.
Valur drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Valur off! Valur jumps back into Minasian's guard.
Valur looking to sit in guard and control but Minasian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Valur (4) vs (10) Minasian
Minasian wants to control from the top but Valur keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Valur is retaining full guard.
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Valur defending well.
Minasian trying to control from Valur's half guard. Valur has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Valur is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up.
Valur pulls Minasian in close to his closed guard and prevents Minasian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Valur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Valur is retaining full guard.
Minasian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Valur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valur is keeping the position for now.
Valur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minasian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valur is keeping the position for now.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Valur keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Valur trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Valur keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valur being controlled here, momentarily.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Valur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valur keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Valur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Valur defends it.
Valur trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
Minasian trying to advance position but Valur counters by regaining guard.
Valur keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Valur working a defensive guard here.
Valur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Valur trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
Valur has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though.
Valur keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Valur is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Valur is keeping the position.
Valur looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Minasian is defending well. Valur quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Minasian has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Valur celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Valur! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Kim (ranked 5935 p4p, 508 weight class) and Tigran Minasian (ranked 9987 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Minasian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Kim manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kim is working for takedown but Minasian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kim can't get the takedown.
Kim can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kim goes for a takedown attempt but Minasian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Minasian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kim counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Minasian is working for takedown but Kim is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kim is looking for a takedown.
Minasian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kim napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kim (0) vs (4) Minasian
Minasian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Minasian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minasian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minasian tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kim! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kim (0) vs (6) Minasian
Minasian looking for a guillotine from mount but Kim is having none of it.
Kim has given up his back here. Will Minasian look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kim (0) vs (9) Minasian
Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minasian is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kim has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kim staying busy and making it hard for Minasian to control.
Minasian has got one arm under Kim's chin. This could be trouble... Kim trying to control the other hand but Minasian gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kim has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tigran Minasian! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 10080 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holt Dennis (ranked 10544 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Holt Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian leaves Dennis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dennis slaps away a takedown attempt from Minasian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Minasian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dennis swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Dennis. No joy for Minasian on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis shoots for a takedown but Minasian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minasian.
Minasian fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dennis moves into the clinch.
Dennis gets control of Minasian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dennis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dennis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dennis is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dennis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dennis is keeping the position for now.
Minasian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dennis dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Dennis
Dennis looking to pass the guard.
Dennis preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian has his hands on Dennis's head, controlling the position.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Dennis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Minasian haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dennis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Minasian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (2) Dennis
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian passes Dennis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Minasian is working for a kimura but Dennis is defending it quite comfortably.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Dennis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian is really struggling to control Dennis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Minasian moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (2) Dennis
Minasian tries to move to mount but Dennis blocks the move with his legs.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Dennis can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control but Dennis is keeping him busy.
Dennis is looking to reverse the position.
Minasian is staying tight to Dennis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Minasian tries to advance to mount but Dennis denies him.
Dennis is trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dennis's legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dennis can't do much from the bottom here.
Minasian tries for a kimura but Dennis is defending well.
Minasian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Minasian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dennis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dennis tries to buck Minasian off but Minasian is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dennis struggling a bit here.
Minasian tries to move to mount but Dennis blocks the move with his legs.
Minasian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dennis, who protects the arm well.
Dennis wants to control but Minasian postures up.
Dennis is trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Minasian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dennis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minasian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minasian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Dennis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennis prevents Minasian from moving into mount.
Dennis tries to bench press Minasian off him but Minasian keeps the position.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Dennis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minasian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dennis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (7) vs (2) Dennis
Dennis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minasian fails to advance to Dennis's back.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dennis is looking to escape.
Minasian wants to control but Dennis has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Dennis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minasian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minasian prevents Dennis from improving his position.
Minasian passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dennis! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (10) vs (2) Dennis
Minasian takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (13) vs (2) Dennis
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Minasian looking for the choke but no joy.
Dennis is really stuck here.
Minasian 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, Dennis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Dennis right now.
Dennis keeps trying to improve his position.
Dennis 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 Minasian gets his way!
Minasian working for a choke but Dennis is defending well.
Dennis breaks Minasian's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (13) vs (4) Dennis
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Dennis looking to sit in guard and control but Minasian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (15) vs (4) Dennis
Minasian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dennis trying to control from the bottom.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Dennis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian prevents Dennis from improving his position.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dennis keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dennis trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Minasian is pressing down on Dennis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dennis is holding on for now.
Minasian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dennis is just riding it out for now. Minasian eventually gives up the hold.
Minasian tries to pass to full mount but Dennis defends it.
Dennis is looking to control Minasian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dennis avoid being mounted?
Dennis wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Minasian works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (18) vs (4) Dennis
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dennis regains half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dennis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Minasian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dennis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Minasian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dennis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Minasian moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (21) vs (4) Dennis
Dennis is not content to let Minasian control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (23) vs (4) Dennis
Minasian controlling from mount.
Dennis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Minasian controlling the position easily from mount.
Dennis is trying desperately to improve position.
Minasian has control of Dennis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dennis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dennis is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 23 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 10049 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Balack (ranked 6751 p4p, 749 weight class). John Balack 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Balack!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Minasian dives in and grabs Balack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balack pushes down on Minasian's head and hops out.
Minasian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minasian drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Balack
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balack looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Minasian looking to sit in guard and control but Balack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (2) Balack
Balack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balack has gone for a leg lock! Minasian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Balack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (4) vs (2) Balack
Balack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Balack is defending well.
Minasian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Balack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (7) vs (2) Balack
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Balack has worked his arm free - good work by Balack!
Balack manages to work his way to half guard, despite Minasian's best efforts.
Minasian is pressing down on Balack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balack is holding on for now.
Minasian is working for a kimura here but Balack manages to reverse the position and he's now in Minasian's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (7) vs (4) Balack
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Balack trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balack tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Balack wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Balack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Balack trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian pulls Balack in to control the position.
Minasian wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balack trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Balack looking to sit in guard and control but Minasian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (9) vs (4) Balack
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balack is keeping the position for now.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Balack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian passes Balack's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to pass to mount but Balack is defending the position.
Minasian passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (12) vs (4) Balack
Minasian tries to move to mount but Balack blocks the move with his legs.
Balack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Balack stops Minasian from passing to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balack keeps working.
Minasian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Balack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Balack can't do much from the bottom here.
Minasian tries to advance to mount but can't.
Minasian is trying to get an arm triangle but Balack is defending well.
Minasian tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is trying to get an arm triangle but Balack is defending well.
Minasian works to advance to full mount. Balack defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (14) vs (4) Balack
Minasian avoids the attempt from Balack to control.
Minasian trying to control but Balack is having none of it.
Balack bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (14) vs (6) Balack
Balack trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is pulling down on Balack's head to control his posture.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian pulls Balack in to control the position.
Balack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Balack trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Minasian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (16) vs (6) Balack
Balack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Minasian trying to move into half guard but instead Balack has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (16) vs (8) Balack
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Balack trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Balack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Minasian dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (18) vs (8) Balack
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balack is keeping the position for now.
Balack controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
Minasian looking to sit in guard and control but Balack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (18) vs (10) Balack
Balack trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian 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.
Minasian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balack on the ground.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Balack drops back, looking for a kneebar! Minasian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Minasian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Minasian! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (22) vs (10) Balack
Minasian working away.
Minasian has knee on belly momentarily but Balack bucks him off and regains half guard.
Balack is pressing down on Minasian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Minasian stands and throws Balack's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (25) vs (10) Balack
Minasian tries for a kimura but Balack is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian working away.
Minasian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Balack prevents Minasian from moving into mount.
The referee asks Minasian politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Minasian prefers to stall for the moment though.
Minasian tries to advance to mount but can't.
Minasian has knee on belly momentarily but Balack bucks him off and regains half guard.
Minasian is pressing down on Balack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balack is holding on for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Balack desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Balack won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Balack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minasian is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Balack still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Balack has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (25) vs (14) Balack
Minasian is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Balack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Minasian tries to improve position but can't.
Minasian is not content to let Balack control the position.
Balack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Minasian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Balack tries to advance to mount but Minasian instead regains half guard.
Minasian is not content to let Balack control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 25 to 14. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Benjamin Miles and Tigran Minasian. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Benjamin Miles ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Minasian shoots for a double leg takedown but Miles sprawls well. He's pushed Minasian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Minasian dives in for a single leg takedown but Miles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benjamin Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Miles takes the fight into the clinch.
Miles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minasian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miles can't get the takedown.
Miles is looking for a takedown.
Miles stops a takedown attempt from Minasian.
Miles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minasian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minasian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miles has Minasian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Minasian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Minasian stops a takedown attempt from Miles .
Minasian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miles goes for a takedown attempt but Minasian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miles clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles gets underhooks to prevent Minasian's takedown attempt.
Miles lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miles (2) vs (0) Minasian
Miles looking to pass the guard.
Miles stays in close to Minasian's body and controls the position.
Miles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miles looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miles passes into half guard.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Minasian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minasian is defending against the submission attempts here by Miles .
Still in half guard, Miles seems content to control.
Minasian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miles . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minasian is just riding it out for now. Miles eventually gives up the hold.
Miles controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
Miles passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miles (5) vs (0) Minasian
Miles goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Minasian has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Miles but great work by Minasian. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miles (5) vs (4) Minasian
Miles wants to control but Minasian postures up.
Miles regains half guard.
Miles manages to get to full guard.
Miles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minasian manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miles (7) vs (4) Minasian
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Miles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minasian wants to sweep here but Miles controlling him for the moment.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Miles passes into half guard.
Miles controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miles works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miles (10) vs (4) Minasian
Miles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minasian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Minasian for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Minasian tries to reverse the position but Miles maintains control.
Miles controlling the position easily from mount.
Minasian has given up his back. Will we see Miles going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Miles (13) vs (4) Minasian
Miles working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Good control from Miles .
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Miles .
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Miles is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I would not like to be Minasian right now.
Minasian 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 Miles gets his way!
Miles biding his time, looking for the opening.
Miles has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is really stuck here.
Minasian is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miles .
Miles continues to hold on tight.
Minasian defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Miles 's arms.
Miles tightening his grip on Minasian, looking for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miles .
Minasian fending off the submission attempt from Miles .
Miles tightening his grip on Minasian, looking for the choke.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Minasian's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miles has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Minasian's body.
Miles has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Miles has the hooks in. Minasian is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Minasian defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Miles 's arms.
Miles is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minasian defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Minasian looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miles .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miles tightening his grip on Minasian, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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