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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman and Chip Freedom. Paulman comes to the cage accompanied by War is my Love . Freedom has chosen Star Spangled Banner as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Freedom moves into the clinch.
Paulman can't get the takedown.
Paulman looking for a takedown.
Freedom is looking for a takedown.
Freedom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paulman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman wants a takedown but no success here.
Paulman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Freedom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paulman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Freedom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paulman drives through with a takedown into Freedom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (0) Freedom
Freedom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulman is one step ahead there.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
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.
Freedom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom wants to sweep but no luck.
Freedom keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Freedom controls Paulman momentarily but Paulman frees himself.
Freedom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
Freedom is pulling down on Paulman's head to control his posture.
Freedom trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
Freedom wants to sweep here but Paulman controlling him for the moment.
Paulman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman passes into half guard.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Freedom wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Freedom defends it.
Paulman content to control rather than advance.
Freedom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paulman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Paulman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paulman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Freedom for as long as he can get away with.
Paulman continues to stall.
Freedom wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Freedom wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman controlling the pace.
Freedom is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Paulman seems content to control.
Paulman is thwarting Freedom's attempts to control the position.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Freedom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman not doing much here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control here.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Freedom defends it.
Freedom controlling the position for now.
Paulman prevents Freedom from improving his position.
Paulman moves into full mount! Freedom won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (0) Freedom
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom just holding on.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Freedom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Freedom regains half guard.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Paulman'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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Freedom defends it.
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (8) vs (0) Freedom
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Paulman.
Freedom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Freedom to control.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Freedom wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Freedom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Freedom regains half guard.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paulman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (11) vs (0) Freedom
Freedom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Freedom manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Freedom wants to improve his position but Paulman is controlling well.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paulman controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulman in particular looking to stall.
Paulman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulman prevents Freedom from improving his position.
Freedom 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.
Freedom trying to control from the bottom.
Paulman controlling the pace.
Paulman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (14) vs (0) Freedom
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Freedom gets back to half guard.
Paulman is thwarting Freedom's attempts to control the position.
Paulman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Freedom is trying to maintain the position but Paulman is very close to passing his half guard.
Paulman content to control rather than advance.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is thwarting Freedom's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freedom tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Freedom won't allow Paulman to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Russell Paulman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boris Nedkov and Chip Freedom. Freedom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Star Spangled Banner. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Boris Nedkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nedkov instigates a clinch.
Nedkov tries to pull guard but Freedom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Freedom gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nedkov (0) vs (2) Freedom
Freedom trying to pass the guard but Nedkov defending well.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom 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.
Freedom is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedkov trying to control but Freedom postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedom pulls his head out easily.
Nedkov wants to control but Freedom is keeping busy.
Freedom passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (5) Freedom
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Freedom is trying to get an arm triangle but Nedkov is defending well.
Freedom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nedkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freedom laying and praying for a moment but Nedkov takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nedkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Freedom 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.
Nedkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Nedkov won't allow Freedom to pass to mount.
Nedkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freedom stands and throws Nedkov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (8) Freedom
Freedom trying to control the position but Nedkov is working away.
Freedom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to control but Nedkov is keeping him busy.
Nedkov tries to improve position but can't.
Nedkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Freedom's best efforts.
Nedkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nedkov looking for submissions off his back.
Nedkov is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Nedkov'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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but Nedkov defending well.
Freedom passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (11) Freedom
Freedom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nedkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Freedom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Freedom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nedkov, who protects the arm well.
Nedkov tries to improve position but can't.
Freedom trying to control the action but Nedkov is working from the bottom.
Freedom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nedkov, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Nedkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nedkov is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom working away.
Freedom controls the position.
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Nedkov is trying to improve his position.
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Freedom tries for a kimura but Nedkov is defending well.
Freedom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nedkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov gets back to half guard.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but Nedkov defending well.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom is looking for a kimura but Nedkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freedom to get the leverage.
Nedkov wants to control but Freedom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control from half guard but Nedkov is working away.
Freedom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Freedom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nedkov is trying to maintain the position but Freedom is very close to passing his half guard.
Freedom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nedkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Freedom.
Nedkov looking for submissions off his back.
Nedkov manages to get to full guard.
Nedkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control but Nedkov is working from the bottom.
Nedkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nedkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Freedom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Freedom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (14) Freedom
Freedom looking to secure an arm triangle but Nedkov defends it well.
Nedkov tries to reverse the position but Freedom maintains control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nedkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedom pulls his head out easily.
Nedkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedom pulls his head out easily.
Freedom is keen to just control but Nedkov is a slippery customer.
Freedom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nedkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Freedom is looking for a kimura but Nedkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freedom to get the leverage.
Nedkov is not content to let Freedom control the position.
Freedom passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (17) Freedom
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to take a breather but Nedkov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Freedom.
Nedkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Freedom stacks Nedkov 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 Freedom! Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (20) Freedom
Freedom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Freedom wants to control but Nedkov is keeping him busy.
Nedkov being controlled for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nedkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Freedom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nedkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freedom is looking to take a break and control but Nedkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nedkov stops Freedom from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freedom wins on points by 20 to 0.
A relieved looking Chip Freedom 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 12 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chip Freedom and Darren Reus. Freedom's entrance music is Star Spangled Banner. A fine choice. Reus has chosen SNBRN feat. Kaleena Zanders - California as his entrance music. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Chip Freedom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darren Reus!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Freedom clinches.
Reus pulls Freedom into guard.
Reus trying to control the position.
Freedom 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.
Freedom advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Freedom (3) vs (0) Reus
Freedom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom is trying to move to mount but Reus reverses beautifully and ends up in Freedom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Freedom (3) vs (2) Reus
Reus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Freedom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Freedom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Freedom! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Freedom (7) vs (2) Reus
Reus 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom is trying to get an arm triangle but Reus is defending well.
Freedom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reus keeps working.
Freedom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Freedom swings around for an armbar but Reus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Freedom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Freedom (7) vs (4) Reus
Reus passes Freedom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reus pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freedom tries to get to full guard but Reus has control of the leg.
Reus 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.
Freedom is trying to get back to full guard.
Freedom is working hard here to advance position.
Reus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Freedom sees it coming and defends easily.
Reus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freedom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reus is working for a kimura but Freedom is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reus wants to work for an arm triangle but Freedom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reus 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.
Reus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reus is trying to work for a kimura but Freedom is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reus is working away from the top position though.
Reus is working for a submission of some sort.
Reus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Freedom actively working from the bottom here.
Reus prevents Freedom from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Reus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Freedom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Freedom is defending against the submission attempts here by Reus.
Reus is working for a submission of some sort.
Freedom keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Freedom is looking for a sweep. Reus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to hold on to Reus's head to control him but Reus postures up.
Freedom is defending against the submission attempts here by Reus.
Freedom wants to get back to full guard.
Reus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freedom is just riding it out for now. Reus eventually gives up the hold.
Reus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Freedom manages to get to full guard.
Reus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Freedom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Freedom has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Freedom (9) vs (4) Reus
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to control from the top but Reus keeps moving.
Freedom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Freedom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reus has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Freedom (9) vs (6) Reus
Reus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Freedom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Freedom has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Freedom (11) vs (6) Reus
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Freedom tries to free his leg and advance position but Reus is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reus keeping moving, preventing Freedom from controlling successfully.
Freedom wants to pass the guard but Reus is keeping the position.
Freedom being controlled here momentarily.
Freedom trying to control the position from guard on top but Reus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Freedom tries to free his leg and advance position but Reus is retaining full guard.
Reus controlling Freedom's posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control but Reus is working from the bottom.
Freedom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Freedom is keen to just control but Reus is a slippery customer.
Freedom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Freedom is working for a submission of some sort.
Freedom trying to work for an americana but Reus has managed to regain full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to control from the top but Reus keeps moving.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freedom trying to control the position from guard on top but Reus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freedom pushing down on Reus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Freedom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Freedom is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Reus to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Freedom wants to control from the top but Reus keeps moving.
Freedom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reus! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Freedom (11) vs (10) Reus
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Reus is trying to get an arm triangle but Freedom is defending well.
Freedom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Freedom is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Reus is working for a kimura but Freedom is defending it quite comfortably.
Reus is looking for a kimura but Freedom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reus to get the leverage.
Freedom is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Freedom gets full guard.
Reus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Freedom working for a triangle but Reus defends it easily.
Reus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Freedom (11) vs (13) Reus
Reus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Freedom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Freedom (15) vs (13) Reus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reus just looking to survive in the bad position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freedom takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
Chip Freedom thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chip Freedom and Wrestling Coach. Freedom comes to the cage accompanied by Star Spangled Banner. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Chip Freedom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wrestling Coach!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Freedom darts in and clinches Coach up against the cage.
Coach drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Freedom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Freedom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Freedom (2) vs (0) Coach
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Freedom in particular looking to stall.
Freedom maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Coach could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Freedom has cracked it and Coach is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Freedom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chip Freedom!
Chip Freedom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chip Freedom and Brij Khali. Freedom comes to the cage accompanied by Star Spangled Banner. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chip Freedom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Freedom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Freedom has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khali uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khali stopping the sweep attempt from Freedom.
Freedom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Freedom wants to sweep here but Khali controlling him for the moment.
Freedom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Freedom wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom looking to control.
Freedom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khali is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Freedom 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: Freedom (2) vs (0) Khali
Freedom prevents Khali from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freedom slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khali is trying to control but can't.
Freedom wants to control but Khali is keeping him busy.
Khali is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Freedom tries to pass to full mount but Khali defends it.
Khali is looking for a sweep. Freedom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Freedom is taking a breather. Khali 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control the action but Khali is working from the bottom.
Freedom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khali defends it well.
Freedom is looking to advance position but Khali won't allow it.
Freedom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Freedom is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Khali as he works his way to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khali is keeping the position for now.
Freedom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Freedom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khali defends it well.
Freedom working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Khali's thigh. Khali counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Khali seems keen to control Freedom's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control but Khali is working from the bottom.
Freedom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khali has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Freedom (2) vs (2) Khali
Freedom keeping moving, preventing Khali from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khali won't allow Freedom to sweep him here.
Khali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freedom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freedom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Freedom looking for a sweep. Not yet Freedom, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom has Khali pulled in close to control his posture.
Khali controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khali preventing the sweep.
Khali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freedom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freedom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Freedom controls Khali momentarily but Khali frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is really struggling to control Khali but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Khali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khali postures up.
Freedom 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.
Freedom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khali won't allow Freedom to sweep him here.
Freedom is working hard here to advance position.
Freedom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khali defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Freedom holds on and takes a little breather.
Freedom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khali is one step ahead there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom working a defensive guard but Khali manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Freedom (2) vs (5) Khali
Freedom tries to control but Khali manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Freedom (2) vs (8) Khali
Freedom is in bad spot here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khali controls the position.
Freedom tries to roll but Khali sticks to his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khali controlling the position well here. Freedom rolled but Khali kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Khali struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Freedom right now.
Freedom trying to control the position but Khali manages to sink in the hooks.
Freedom is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Freedom wants to control his opponent's hands but Khali gets his hands free.
Freedom wants to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Khali controlling the positon.
Khali is hanging on to Freedom's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freedom looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khali wins on points by 8 to 2.
Brij Khali made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Glad I Won'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Elias Lyon and Chip Freedom. Freedom has chosen Star Spangled Banner as his entrance music. Chip Freedom 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elias Lyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Freedom moves into the clinch.
Lyon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Freedom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lyon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Freedom is looking for a takedown.
Lyon tries for a takedown but Freedom manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Lyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyon is pressed up against the cage. Freedom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lyon down to the mat. Lyon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Freedom darts in and clinches Lyon up against the cage.
Freedom is trying to drag Lyon to the mat but Lyon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Freedom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lyon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lyon tries for a takedown but Freedom manages to get underhooks.
Freedom tries for a takedown but Lyon manages to get underhooks.
Freedom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lyon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Freedom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lyon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Freedom looking for a takedown.
Lyon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lyon (2) vs (0) Freedom
Lyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Freedom is retaining full guard.
Freedom wants to sweep here but Lyon controlling him for the moment.
Lyon stays in close to Freedom's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Freedom keeps moving.
Freedom is pulling down on Lyon's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Freedom 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: Lyon (2) vs (2) Freedom
Freedom wants to pass the guard but Lyon is defending well.
Freedom wants to take a breather but Lyon is having none of it.
Freedom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Freedom is working away from the top position though.
Lyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is working for a submission of some sort.
Freedom is keen to just control but Lyon is a slippery customer.
Freedom prevents Lyon from improving his position.
Freedom is trying to control the action in half guard but Lyon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lyon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lyon tries to get out of the position.
Freedom seems to be looking for submissions.
Freedom sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyon moves into full guard.
Lyon is looking to sweep but instead, Freedom has passed into half guard.
Lyon is doing well to control the position and prevent Freedom from advancing to side control.
Lyon is looking for a sweep. Freedom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Freedom is trying to work for a kimura but Lyon is defending well.
Freedom seems to be working for a kimura but Lyon defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Freedom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lyon trying to control but Freedom postures up.
Lyon is looking to improve his position.
Freedom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lyon is just riding it out for now. Freedom eventually gives up the hold.
Freedom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lyon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is thwarting Lyon's attempts to control the position.
Lyon is refusing to be controlled, as Freedom sits in half guard.
Lyon is looking to improve his position.
Lyon manages to get to full guard.
Lyon is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom slips nicely into half guard.
Lyon is doing well to control the position and prevent Freedom from advancing to side control.
Freedom is looking to take a break and control but Lyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyon wants to control but Freedom is keeping busy.
Freedom prevents Lyon from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to pass the guard but Lyon is defending well.
Freedom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lyon is just riding it out for now. Freedom eventually gives up the hold.
Lyon gets back to full guard.
Freedom wants to control from the top but Lyon keeps moving.
Freedom stopping the sweep attempt from Lyon.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lyon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lyon (4) vs (2) Freedom
Lyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Freedom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freedom keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Lyon stopping the sweep attempt from Freedom.
Lyon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Freedom looking for a triangle here. Lyon is fighting it but it looks tight! Freedom pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lyon is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chip Freedom!
A very excited looking Chip Freedom 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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