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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Travoltavich forces Bondurant back against the cage and clinches.
Travoltavich'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.
Bondurant is looking to break free of the clinch but Travoltavich has double underhooks. #TD2#
Bondurant is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Travoltavich can't fight it off and eventually Bondurant manages to take the fight to the floor. Travoltavich looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Travoltavich wants to sweep here but Bondurant controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondurant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Travoltavich is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Bondurant controlling from the top position.
Bondurant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Travoltavich is proving hard to escape from.
Travoltavich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bondurant looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Travoltavich.#CL2#
Bondurant instigates a clinch.
Travoltavich just leaning against Bondurant, taking a breather.
Travoltavich effectively controlling the action here.
Travoltavich gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bondurant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Travoltavich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Travoltavich controlling the action here for a moment.
Bondurant being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Travoltavich for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Travoltavich just leaning against Bondurant, taking a breather. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Travoltavich.
Travoltavich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Travoltavich has been cut.
Bondurant moves out of range of the body kick.
Forrest Bondurant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Travoltavich throws a wild body kick that Bondurant sees coming a mile off.
Travoltavich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bondurant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Bondurant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Travoltavich tries to land a front kick but Bondurant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Bondurant misses.
A head kick misses from Travoltavich.
Bondurant steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Travoltavich is out on his feet! Bondurant sets himself and nearly takes Travoltavich's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Forrest Bondurant!
Forrest Bondurant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Travoltavich (ranked 5367 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 2403 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; John Travoltavich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Keita doesn't manage to clinch there - Travoltavich circles away.
Travoltavich closes the distance and clinches.
Keita is looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Travoltavich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Travoltavich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Travoltavich (4) vs (0) Keita
Travoltavich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Travoltavich controlling the position.
Keita tries to bench press Travoltavich off him but Travoltavich keeps the position.
Keita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Travoltavich seems content to control.
Keita is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita tries to get to full guard but Travoltavich has control of the leg.
Keita looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travoltavich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Keita is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Travoltavich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Travoltavich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Jako Gym inform us that Keita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Travoltavich tries to free his leg and advance position but Keita is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keita is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Travoltavich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Travoltavich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keita is looking for a triangle here but Travoltavich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Travoltavich (7) vs (0) Keita
Keita is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Keita wants to get back to full guard.
Keita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Travoltavich is working away from the top position though.
Travoltavich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keita is looking for a sweep. Travoltavich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Travoltavich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Travoltavich is working away from the top position though.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Travoltavich in particular looking to stall.
Keita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keita.
Travoltavich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Travoltavich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keita on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Travoltavich has his hands clasped together but Keita extends and breaks Travoltavich's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Keita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamza Keita!
A relieved looking Hamza Keita 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:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sam McCullen (ranked 3454 p4p, 407 weight class) and John Travoltavich (ranked 5357 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam McCullen 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sam McCullen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; John Travoltavich!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McCullen drives through and clinches with Travoltavich against the cage.
Travoltavich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McCullen regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCullen (0) vs (2) Travoltavich
Travoltavich 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.
Travoltavich stopping the sweep attempt from McCullen.
Travoltavich is pushing down on McCullen's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCullen is fighting to maintain full guard but Travoltavich has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCullen wants to improve his position but Travoltavich is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travoltavich trying to mount his opponent but McCullen defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen is looking for a sweep. Travoltavich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Travoltavich tries to pass to full mount but McCullen defends it.
Travoltavich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCullen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Travoltavich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCullen 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.
Travoltavich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCullen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich stalling.
Travoltavich works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCullen (0) vs (5) Travoltavich
McCullen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Travoltavich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Travoltavich prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen stops Travoltavich from passing to mount.
Travoltavich is looking to take a break and control but McCullen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCullen is trying to improve his position.
Travoltavich trying to control the action but McCullen is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McCullen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Travoltavich's best efforts.
Travoltavich is trying to control the action in half guard but McCullen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCullen trying to control here.
McCullen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Travoltavich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCullen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCullen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Travoltavich stopping the sweep attempt from McCullen.
Travoltavich trying to control but McCullen is working from the bottom.
Travoltavich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Travoltavich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCullen is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCullen controls Travoltavich momentarily but Travoltavich frees himself.
Travoltavich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCullen's guard.
Travoltavich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCullen is doing well to control the position and prevent Travoltavich from advancing to side control.
Travoltavich slows the pace down in half guard.
McCullen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Travoltavich pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCullen wants to control but Travoltavich is keeping busy.
Travoltavich prevents McCullen from improving his position.
McCullen trying to hold on to Travoltavich's head to control him but Travoltavich postures up.
Travoltavich wants to free his trapped foot but McCullen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Travoltavich tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCullen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Travoltavich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCullen is looking for a sweep. Travoltavich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Travoltavich is trying to control. McCullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Travoltavich prevents McCullen from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCullen wants to control but Travoltavich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCullen is looking for a sweep. Travoltavich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCullen wants to sweep but Travoltavich has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCullen (0) vs (8) Travoltavich
Travoltavich slows the pace down.
McCullen is not content to let Travoltavich control the position.
McCullen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCullen (2) vs (8) Travoltavich
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is holding on to half guard well.
McCullen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Travoltavich wants to improve his position but McCullen is controlling well.
Travoltavich is trying to control but can't.
Travoltavich tries to get to full guard but McCullen has control of the leg.
McCullen is trying to work for a kimura but Travoltavich is defending well.
McCullen is looking to take a break and control but Travoltavich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich tries to roll over but McCullen keeps him under control.
Travoltavich is controlling McCullen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McCullen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCullen (5) vs (8) Travoltavich
McCullen trying to control the action but Travoltavich is working from the bottom.
Travoltavich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCullen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is doing well to control the position and prevent McCullen from advancing to side control.
McCullen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCullen is looking for a kimura but Travoltavich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCullen to get the leverage.
McCullen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Travoltavich sees it coming and defends easily.
Travoltavich is looking to control McCullen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Travoltavich avoid being mounted?
McCullen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Travoltavich sees it coming and defends easily.
Travoltavich wants to improve his position but McCullen is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is pressing down on Travoltavich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Travoltavich is holding on for now.
Travoltavich keeping hold of McCullen's head, controlling as best he can.
Travoltavich is refusing to be controlled, as McCullen sits in half guard.
Travoltavich is looking to improve his position.
Travoltavich is defending against the submission attempts here by McCullen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCullen tries to pass to full mount but Travoltavich defends it.
McCullen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Travoltavich defends it well.
McCullen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Travoltavich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Travoltavich keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Travoltavich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travoltavich wins on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath John Travoltavich 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 19 (265+lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steven Fromm (ranked 4302 p4p, 517 weight class) and John Travoltavich (ranked 5296 p4p, 0 weight class). Fromm comes to the cage accompanied by The Village People-YMCA. Steven Fromm is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Steven Fromm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; John Travoltavich!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Travoltavich clinches up with Fromm and pushes him back against the cage.
Fromm goes for a takedown attempt but Travoltavich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fromm shoots in and drives through. Travoltavich sprawls well.
Fromm has his takedown stuffed
and Travoltavich counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Fromm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Travoltavich lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fromm (0) vs (2) Travoltavich
Fromm keeping full guard, as Travoltavich tries to pass.
Fromm working a defensive guard but Travoltavich passes into half guard.
Travoltavich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fromm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fromm looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fromm won't allow Travoltavich to pass to mount.
Travoltavich trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fromm is looking for a sweep. Travoltavich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Travoltavich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Travoltavich 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.
Travoltavich moves into full mount! Fromm won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fromm (0) vs (5) Travoltavich
Travoltavich controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fromm is looking to get to half guard.
Travoltavich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More stalling from Travoltavich.
Fromm is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich content just to control the position here.
Fromm tries to hold on but Travoltavich pushes him away.
Travoltavich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fromm is working to get back to half guard.
Fromm slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Travoltavich seems content to control.
Fromm actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich moves into full mount! Fromm won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fromm (0) vs (8) Travoltavich
Travoltavich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fromm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travoltavich controlling the pace for now.
Fromm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Travoltavich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fromm is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Fromm'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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Travoltavich.
Travoltavich has control of Fromm's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fromm regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fromm regains half guard.
Travoltavich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fromm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Travoltavich is thwarting Fromm's attempts to control the position.
Fromm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fromm looking for submissions off his back.
Travoltavich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fromm! Score +3 for passing guard: Fromm (0) vs (11) Travoltavich
Travoltavich controlling from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Travoltavich 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.
Travoltavich prevents Fromm from getting the reversal.
Travoltavich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Travoltavich with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Fromm is trying desperately to improve position.
Travoltavich controlling from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fromm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fromm wants to control but Travoltavich is having none of it.
Travoltavich controlling the pace for now.
Fromm wants to hold on but Travoltavich pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fromm can't escape the position.
Travoltavich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fromm manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Travoltavich is thwarting Fromm's attempts to control the position.
Travoltavich wants to pass to mount but Fromm is defending the position.
Travoltavich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fromm tries to get to full guard but Travoltavich has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Travoltavich has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fromm (0) vs (14) Travoltavich
Travoltavich controlling the pace for now.
Fromm is in all sorts of trouble here.
Travoltavich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fromm is trying desperately to improve position.
Travoltavich controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fromm wants to control but Travoltavich is having none of it.
Travoltavich controlling from mount.
Fromm wants to hold on but Travoltavich pushes him away.
Travoltavich controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fromm tries to reverse the position but Travoltavich maintains control.
Travoltavich has hold of Fromm's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fromm manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Travoltavich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fromm is looking to improve his position but Travoltavich isn't that keen on the idea.
Travoltavich controlling from mount.
Fromm can't escape the position.
Travoltavich avoids the attempt from Fromm to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich content just to control the position here.
Fromm tries to lock up and control but Travoltavich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Travoltavich content just to control the position here.
Travoltavich is continuing to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fromm working to try and regain half guard.
Travoltavich avoids the attempt from Fromm to control.
Fromm is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Travoltavich controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travoltavich wins on points by 14 to 0.
John Travoltavich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Steven Fromm spoke after the fight, saying 'I got have naked and wrestled another man, that's still a win in my book...'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dima Mayakovsky (ranked 6625 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Travoltavich (ranked 5287 p4p, 0 weight class). John Travoltavich is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dima Mayakovsky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Travoltavich!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Travoltavich moves into range and clinches up with Mayakovsky.
Travoltavich gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mayakovsky (0) vs (2) Travoltavich
Travoltavich controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travoltavich prevents Mayakovsky from improving his position.
Travoltavich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Travoltavich 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travoltavich is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayakovsky wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayakovsky is trying to control but can't.
Travoltavich controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich trying to mount his opponent but Mayakovsky defends it.
Travoltavich content to control rather than advance.
Travoltavich works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mayakovsky (0) vs (5) Travoltavich
Mayakovsky can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayakovsky wants to hold on but Travoltavich pushes him away.
Travoltavich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mayakovsky is looking to improve his position but Travoltavich isn't that keen on the idea.
Travoltavich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mayakovsky to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mayakovsky shrugs it off.
Travoltavich controlling from the full mount.
Travoltavich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich controlling the pace for now.
Mayakovsky tries to reverse the position but Travoltavich maintains control.
Travoltavich controlling his opponent.
Mayakovsky is working to get back to half guard.
Travoltavich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mayakovsky is looking to improve his position but Travoltavich isn't that keen on the idea.
Travoltavich controlling the position easily from mount.
The adventures of Travoltavich the control monster continue. Boring.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mayakovsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Travoltavich controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Travoltavich 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.
Mayakovsky is looking to improve his position but Travoltavich isn't that keen on the idea.
Travoltavich looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mayakovsky tries to hold on but Travoltavich pushes him away.
Travoltavich content just to control the position here.
Travoltavich looking to secure an arm triangle but Mayakovsky defends it well.
Travoltavich controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mayakovsky is looking to improve his position but Travoltavich isn't that keen on the idea.
Travoltavich controlling his opponent.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Travoltavich.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mayakovsky can't escape the position.
Travoltavich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mayakovsky working to try and regain half guard.
Travoltavich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Travoltavich.
Travoltavich is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mayakovsky is surviving well by controlling Travoltavich's body position as best he can.
Travoltavich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Travoltavich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mayakovsky to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mayakovsky shrugs it off.
Travoltavich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mayakovsky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Travoltavich controlling his opponent.
Mayakovsky is working to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Travoltavich.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mayakovsky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Travoltavich content just to control the position here.
Mayakovsky working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Travoltavich controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travoltavich wins on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, John Travoltavich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Roads fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Travoltavich manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Travoltavich.
An inside leg kick lands from Travoltavich.
Travoltavich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Travoltavich closes the distance and clinches.
Travoltavich misses with a body punch.
Travoltavich misses with a body punch.
Roads looking to stall.
Roads can't find room to land a body shot as Travoltavich controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travoltavich misses with some punches.
Roads is trying to force a seperation but Travoltavich has the dominant position.
Roads wants to break free but Travoltavich has control.
Roads is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Travoltavich is keeping busy.#T1#
Roads blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Travoltavich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Travoltavich blocks a body shot from Roads.
Roads is looking to break free of the clinch but Travoltavich has double underhooks.
Travoltavich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Roads - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Travoltavich misses with a punch to the body.
Roads trying to stall but Travoltavich improves his position.
Travoltavich stalling in the clinch.
Travoltavich stalling the fight.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roads blocking some punches.
Travoltavich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roads wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Travoltavich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roads lands a shoulder strike.
Travoltavich stalling against the cage.
Come on Roads - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Travoltavich can't get the takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roads has had enough of the clinch but Travoltavich keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Travoltavich.
Travoltavich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roads avoids it.
Travoltavich stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Travoltavich.
Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Travoltavich thuds his shin into the meat of Roads's side.
Travoltavich throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Travoltavich.
Roads takes a swing at Travoltavich's ribcage but misses.
Travoltavich is looking to counter with a body kick.
Travoltavich ducks under a wild hook from Roads.#T4#
Roads takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Damien Roads is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roads throws a jab when Travoltavich was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Travoltavich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roads. Travoltavich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Travoltavich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Roads takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roads moves out of range of the body kick.
Roads looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Travoltavich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roads's sensitive parts.
Roads takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Travoltavich.
Roads takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roads looks winded!
Travoltavich thumps Roads with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travoltavich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roads's calf.
Roads's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roads takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
Roads gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Travoltavich controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Travoltavich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Travoltavich.
Travoltavich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Travoltavich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roads can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Roads. Travoltavich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roads jabs at Travoltavich's body.
Travoltavich misses with a kick to the body.
Travoltavich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Travoltavich connects with a solid leg kick.
Roads has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Travoltavich.
John Travoltavich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Travoltavich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Travoltavich showed some decent athleticism there.
Travoltavich controlling the pace.
Roads is breathing heavily.#T1#
Roads tries to get to full guard but Travoltavich has control of the leg.
Travoltavich working over Roads with some ground and pound. Roads looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Travoltavich stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Travoltavich tries to pass to full mount but Roads defends it.
Travoltavich drops an elbow to the side of Roads's head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Travoltavich is controlling the pace.
Travoltavich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travoltavich is looking to advance position but Roads won't allow it.
Roads is doing well to control the position and prevent Travoltavich from advancing to side control.
Travoltavich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Travoltavich stalling.
Travoltavich working Roads over with strikes. #T3#
Travoltavich controlling the action here.
Travoltavich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roads wants to improve his position but Travoltavich is controlling well.
Travoltavich stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Travoltavich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roads trying to control from the bottom.
Travoltavich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roads with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Travoltavich.
Roads taking some punishment here, with Travoltavich in his half guard.
Travoltavich is looking to advance position but Roads won't allow it.
Travoltavich is nestled in close to Roads, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Travoltavich stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roads has hold of Travoltavich's hands but Travoltavich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Travoltavich dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Roads swings widly with a right hand
and Travoltavich makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Roads really felt that one!
Travoltavich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roads stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Travoltavich.
A solid body kick from Travoltavich.
Roads has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Travoltavich.
Travoltavich throws the kick towards the body but Roads avoids it.
Travoltavich lands a front kick.
Travoltavich fakes the leg kick and cracks Roads in the body.
Travoltavich scores with a spinning back kick!
Travoltavich thows a body kick. Roads tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Roads is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Travoltavich rather than just go for the knockout.
Travoltavich scores with a spinning back kick!
Travoltavich scores with a leg kick.
Roads takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travoltavich feints and then cracks Roads's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roads down. #CL#
Travoltavich closes the distance and pushes Roads back into the cage.
Travoltavich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Travoltavich is struggling to control the position.
Travoltavich pushes Roads back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roads being controlled against the cage.
Roads letting Travoltavich take a breather here.
Travoltavich tries to throw a body punch but Roads avoids it by throwing Travoltavich back against the cage.
Travoltavich tries to land knees in the clinch but Roads avoids the damage to the body.
Travoltavich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roads up against the cage.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roads takes an elbow to the temple.
Roads has had enough of the clinch but Travoltavich keeps him there for the moment.
Roads blocks a body shot from Travoltavich.
Roads's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Travoltavich.
Travoltavich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roads prevents a body shot from Travoltavich.
A body shot lands from Roads.
The referee is keeping an eye on Travoltavich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Roads wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roads tries to break the clinch but Travoltavich is controlling the position.
Travoltavich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roads's efforts to push away.
Roads letting Travoltavich take a breather here.
Travoltavich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Travoltavich effectively controlling the action here.
Roads stalling in the clinch but Travoltavich improves position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC2#
Roads breaks from the clinch.
Travoltavich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Travoltavich tries to land a front kick but Roads steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Travoltavich. That's going to slow Roads down.
Roads thuds a left hand into Travoltavich's body.
Travoltavich avoids the body shot from Roads.
Roads on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Travoltavich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Travoltavich connects with an inside leg kick.
Travoltavich thumps Roads with a low kick.
Travoltavich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Travoltavich misses with a straight left.
Damien Roads has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Travoltavich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crunch! Travoltavich slams his shin into Roads's torso.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Travoltavich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Travoltavich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Travoltavich!
John Travoltavich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Travoltavich (ranked 8863 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Brathwaite (ranked 7459 p4p, 0 weight class). Philo Brathwaite acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Travoltavich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Philo Brathwaite!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brathwaite moves into the clinch.
Brathwaite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brathwaite has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Travoltavich uses from the top position.
Travoltavich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brathwaite is keeping the position for now.
Travoltavich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Travoltavich stopping the sweep attempt from Brathwaite.
Travoltavich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Travoltavich wants to pass the guard but Brathwaite is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brathwaite pulls Travoltavich in to control the position.
Travoltavich trying to control the position from guard on top but Brathwaite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brathwaite is controlling Travoltavich's posture.
Travoltavich 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.
Brathwaite 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite pulls Travoltavich in close to prevent any damage.
Brathwaite 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.
Brathwaite keeping moving, preventing Travoltavich from controlling successfully.
Travoltavich advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Travoltavich (3) vs (0) Brathwaite
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite sneaks back into half guard.
Brathwaite is looking for a sweep. Travoltavich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Travoltavich is stalling here. Brathwaite is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Travoltavich seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brathwaite has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Travoltavich (3) vs (4) Brathwaite
Travoltavich is trying to control Brathwaite's posture but Brathwaite avoids it.
Travoltavich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brathwaite is pressing down on Travoltavich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Travoltavich is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travoltavich is looking to improve his position.
Travoltavich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Travoltavich tries to get out of the position.
Travoltavich trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is trying is best to control the position here.
Brathwaite tries to pass to full mount but Travoltavich defends it.
Travoltavich tries to roll over but Brathwaite keeps him under control.
Travoltavich preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brathwaite in particular looking to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is pressing down on Brathwaite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brathwaite won't allow Travoltavich to sweep him here.
Brathwaite wants to control from the top but Travoltavich keeps moving.
Travoltavich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Travoltavich continues to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite controlling from the top position.
Travoltavich is trying to control the position but Brathwaite postures up.
Brathwaite passes Travoltavich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Travoltavich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brathwaite pushing down on Travoltavich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich wants to control but Brathwaite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brathwaite is pressing down on Travoltavich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Travoltavich is holding on for now.
Brathwaite takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Travoltavich preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Brathwaite 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.
Travoltavich wants to control the action here but instead Brathwaite manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Travoltavich (3) vs (7) Brathwaite
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite mounts Travoltavich! Really nice guard pass there!
Travoltavich is squirming around, avoiding Brathwaite's attempts to control the action.
Brathwaite can't control as he wanted to and Travoltavich manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is trying to maintain the position but Brathwaite is very close to passing his half guard.
Brathwaite content to control rather than advance.
Brathwaite is looking to take a break and control but Travoltavich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite prevents Travoltavich from improving his position.
Brathwaite is trying to control. Travoltavich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Travoltavich controlling the position for now.
Travoltavich is looking to improve his position.
Travoltavich won't allow Brathwaite to pass to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite trying to control the pace.
Travoltavich is concentrating on defense, preventing Brathwaite from advancing position.
Travoltavich is looking for a sweep. Brathwaite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite not doing much here.
Travoltavich wants to get back to full guard.
Travoltavich is concentrating on defense, preventing Brathwaite from advancing position.
Travoltavich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is pressing down on Brathwaite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Travoltavich trying to control the position here.
Travoltavich working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brathwaite stays in close to Travoltavich's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 7979 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Travoltavich (ranked 8828 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Travoltavich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dalton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Travoltavich is trying to defend but Dalton 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: Dalton (2) vs (0) Travoltavich
Dalton is taking a breather. Travoltavich 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Travoltavich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Travoltavich is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Travoltavich controlling the position well.
Travoltavich won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Travoltavich preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travoltavich is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton not doing much here.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Travoltavich manages to get to full guard.
Travoltavich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Travoltavich is keeping the position for now.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Travoltavich has control of Dalton's left arm, preventing Dalton from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travoltavich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Travoltavich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton trying to move into half guard but instead Travoltavich has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (2) Travoltavich
Dalton is pulling down on Travoltavich's head. It's preventing any offense from Travoltavich, at least for the moment.
Travoltavich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dalton is trying to keep Travoltavich in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is pushing down on Dalton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dalton is fighting to maintain full guard but Travoltavich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Travoltavich is pressing down on Dalton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dalton is holding on for now.
Well, if Travoltavich 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.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalton tries to roll over but Travoltavich keeps him under control.
Dalton wants to control but Travoltavich is keeping busy.
Dalton is looking to get back to full guard here but Travoltavich has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (2) vs (5) Travoltavich
Dalton is looking to regain half guard here but Travoltavich keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Travoltavich controlling the position.
Dalton tries to bench press Travoltavich off him but Travoltavich keeps the position.
Travoltavich working away.
Dalton is looking to regain half guard here but Travoltavich keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton is trying to escape the position but Travoltavich is controlling the position.
Dalton tries to bench press Travoltavich off him but Travoltavich keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Travoltavich is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dalton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like Travoltavich 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.
Dalton is looking to regain half guard here but Travoltavich keeps moving and retains side control.
Travoltavich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dalton, who protects the arm well.
Dalton being controlled for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is trying to improve his position.
Dalton is trying to control Travoltavich's posture but Travoltavich avoids it.
Travoltavich takes a little break here. Dalton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dalton keeping his opponent close.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is looking to reverse the position.
Travoltavich content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Travoltavich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Travoltavich working away.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face as Travoltavich controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Travoltavich controlling the position.
Dalton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Travoltavich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dalton is letting Travoltavich control him for a moment.
Travoltavich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dalton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dalton keeping his opponent close.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is trying to improve his position.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Dalton is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton seems a little lost for a moment, as Travoltavich dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dalton is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton is looking to regain half guard here but Travoltavich keeps moving and retains side control.
Travoltavich trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Travoltavich is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dalton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton is looking to regain half guard here but Travoltavich keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton is trying to control Travoltavich's posture but Travoltavich avoids it.
Dalton is looking to regain half guard here but Travoltavich keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Travoltavich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Travoltavich wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Travoltavich slows the pace down.
Dalton is trying to control Travoltavich's posture but Travoltavich avoids it.
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Dalton is trying to control Travoltavich's posture but Travoltavich avoids it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton is letting Travoltavich control him for a moment.
Dalton holds on to Travoltavich's head and controls the position momentarily.
Dalton is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton being controlled for a moment.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dalton keeps Travoltavich under control for a moment.
Travoltavich is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dalton tries to buck Travoltavich off but Travoltavich is having none of it.
Travoltavich moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dalton is not content to let Travoltavich control the position.
Dalton is looking to regain half guard here but Travoltavich keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich trying to control the position but Dalton is working away.
Dalton struggling a bit here.
Travoltavich content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Travoltavich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Travoltavich is staying tight to Dalton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travoltavich wins on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, John Travoltavich 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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