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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumba Diame and Buster Kneecap. Kneecap is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD - GONE. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Buster Kneecap was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Buster Kneecap!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kneecap is defended easily by Diame.
Diame will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kneecap drives through with a takedown into Diame's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diame (0) vs (2) Kneecap
Kneecap looking to sit in guard and control but Diame gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame (2) vs (2) Kneecap
Diame wants to control from the top but Kneecap keeps moving.
Kneecap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diame won't allow Kneecap to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap keeping moving, preventing Diame from controlling successfully.
Diame pushing down on Kneecap's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kneecap is looking to control Diame's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kneecap avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap is not content to let Diame control the position.
Kneecap trying to control but Diame postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kneecap slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diame tries to free his leg and advance position but Kneecap is retaining full guard.
Diame slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diame (5) vs (2) Kneecap
Diame works to advance to full mount. Kneecap defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diame (7) vs (2) Kneecap
Kneecap tries to hold on but Diame pushes him away.
Diame wants to take Kneecap's back but he can't do it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diame controlling the position easily from mount.
Kneecap working to try and regain half guard.
Diame goes for an armbar but Kneecap turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kneecap. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame (7) vs (4) Kneecap
Kneecap wants to pass the guard but Diame is keeping the position.
Kneecap advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diame (7) vs (7) Kneecap
Kneecap is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diame is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diame is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at True North Fight Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diame sneaks back into half guard.
Kneecap trying to advance position but Diame counters by regaining guard.
Kneecap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diame swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diame is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diame is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kneecap is aware though and is defending well.
Kneecap wants to pass the guard but Diame is keeping the position.
Kneecap forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diame sees it coming and defends easily.
Kneecap is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diame manages to get to full guard.
Diame keeping moving, preventing Kneecap from controlling successfully.
Kneecap preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kneecap working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kneecap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneecap slips nicely into half guard.
Diame trying to control but Kneecap postures up.
Kneecap seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diame does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kneecap looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diame tries to get to full guard but Kneecap has control of the leg.
Kneecap moves into full mount! Diame won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Diame (7) vs (10) Kneecap
Kneecap working for a guillotine from mount but Diame is in no mood to give up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diame is working to get back to half guard.
Kneecap wants to finish this one by submission but Diame is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kneecap.
Kneecap trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diame really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kneecap trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kneecap moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Diame (7) vs (13) Kneecap
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diame breaks Kneecap's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame (9) vs (13) Kneecap
Kneecap keeping full guard, as Diame tries to pass.
Diame trying to control but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
Kneecap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diame's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame (9) vs (15) Kneecap
Kneecap trying to control but Diame is working from the bottom.
Kneecap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diame is keeping the position for now.
Diame manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kneecap manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame (11) vs (15) Kneecap
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diame trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diame is working hard here to advance position.
Diame won't allow Kneecap to sweep him here.
Kneecap pulls Diame in close to prevent any damage.
Kneecap wants to hit a switch here but Diame passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kneecap there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diame (14) vs (15) Kneecap
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kneecap trying to control here.
Diame is trying to control the action in half guard but Kneecap is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diame passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diame (17) vs (15) Kneecap
Kneecap regains half guard.
Kneecap gets back to full guard.
Kneecap keeping moving, preventing Diame from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diame won't allow Kneecap to sweep him here.
Diame slips nicely into half guard.
Kneecap controlling the position well.
Kneecap is trying to maintain the position but Diame is very close to passing his half guard.
Diame seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diame trying to pass the guard but Kneecap defending well.
Diame is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kneecap sees it coming and defends easily.
Kneecap trying to control from the bottom.
Diame frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diame (20) vs (15) Kneecap
Diame prevents Kneecap from getting the reversal.
Diame can't control as he wanted to and Kneecap manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Diame is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kneecap tries to get to full guard but Diame has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diame frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diame (23) vs (15) Kneecap
Diame goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kneecap is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame (23) vs (17) Kneecap
Kneecap is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diame keeping moving, preventing Kneecap from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diame controls Kneecap momentarily but Kneecap frees himself.
Diame is really struggling to control Kneecap but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kneecap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diame looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kneecap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diame is keeping the position for now.
Kneecap is still trying to improve position.
Diame throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kneecap uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diame (23) vs (20) Kneecap
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diame is not content to let Kneecap control the position.
Diame is looking for a sweep.
Kneecap tries to advance to mount but Diame denies him.
Kneecap taking a break here but Diame is having none of it and regains half guard.
Diame makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diame.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kneecap slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diame takes the fight on points by 23 to 20.
Dumba Diame spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Buster Kneecap and Leonardo Pazzini. Kneecap comes to the cage accompanied by SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD - GONE. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pazzini's choice of entrance music: 3PAC - HUSTLIN' (RICH WHITE MAN TAKING OVER SON). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Buster Kneecap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonardo Pazzini!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kneecap looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pazzini is fending him off so far but Kneecap persists. Nope, Pazzini circles away and we're back to standing.
Pazzini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pazzini wants to clinch.
Kneecap shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pazzini is trying to defend but Kneecap 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: Kneecap (2) vs (0) Pazzini
Pazzini tries to get to full guard but Kneecap has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Pazzini trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap seems to be working for a kimura but Pazzini defends the submission attempt.
Kneecap seems to be looking for submissions.
Kneecap is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kneecap prevents Pazzini from improving his position.
Kneecap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pazzini wants to control but Kneecap is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap uses his free foot to push down on Pazzini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pazzini. Score +3 for passing guard: Kneecap (5) vs (0) Pazzini
Kneecap controlling from mount.
Kneecap is working for a guillotine from mount but Pazzini frees his head quite easily.
Kneecap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kneecap has control of Pazzini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pazzini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kneecap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneecap has control of Pazzini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pazzini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pazzini holds on to Kneecap around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pazzini is looking to improve his position but Kneecap isn't that keen on the idea.
Kneecap controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap takes Pazzini's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pazzini is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kneecap (8) vs (0) Pazzini
Kneecap is cranking Pazzini's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Pazzini! He's tightened the choke and Pazzini is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Buster Kneecap! |
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Event:
Bushido 48: The Kings of 205
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Roberts delivers a nice body kick.
Kneecap with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Roberts counters with a head kick that drops Kneecap to the mat! Kneecap scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Kneecap is rocked!
Roberts throws a quick head kick that knocks Kneecap silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Roberts is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Max Roberts!
An out of breath Max Roberts 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 15 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor Newell and Buster Kneecap. Kneecap has chosen SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD - GONE as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Conor Newell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Buster Kneecap!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Newell closes the distance and clinches.
Newell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Newell (4) vs (0) Kneecap
Newell working away.
Newell controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap tries to buck Newell off but Newell is having none of it.
Kneecap trying to remain calm as Newell controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Kneecap's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kneecap is trying to control Newell's posture but Newell avoids it.
Kneecap tries to improve position but can't.
Kneecap is letting Newell control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kneecap is looking to improve his position.
Newell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Newell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (7) vs (0) Kneecap
Kneecap is working to get back to half guard.
Newell controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is trying to escape the mount.
Newell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kneecap is holding on tight.
Newell controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap tries to hold on but Newell pushes him away.
Kneecap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Newell controlling from the full mount.
Kneecap working to try and regain half guard.
Newell controlling from mount.
Kneecap is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Newell controlling from the full mount.
Newell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kneecap is holding on tight.
Newell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kneecap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Newell content just to control the position here.
Kneecap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newell controlling the pace for now.
Kneecap wants to control but Newell is having none of it.
Newell content just to control the position here.
Newell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Newell wants to pass the guard but Kneecap is defending well.
Kneecap is trying to control but can't.
Kneecap wants to improve his position but Newell is controlling well.
Newell trying to mount his opponent but Kneecap defends it.
Kneecap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kneecap is trying to control but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is trying to get back to full guard.
Newell controlling the action here.
Kneecap won't allow Newell to pass to mount.
Kneecap wants to improve his position but Newell is controlling well.
Newell controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Newell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kneecap wants to control but Newell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newell works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (10) vs (0) Kneecap
Newell controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newell controlling from the full mount.
Newell'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.
Kneecap tries to reverse the position but Newell maintains control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap tries to lock up and control but Newell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Newell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kneecap wants to control but Newell is having none of it.
Newell fails to take his opponent's back.
Newell controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newell controlling the position easily from mount.
Kneecap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Newell is trying to take his opponent's back.
Newell content just to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap can't escape the position.
Newell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kneecap is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kneecap prevents Newell from taking his back.
Newell content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Newell takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Conor Newell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Buster Kneecap and Frank Knox. Kneecap's entrance music is SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD - GONE. A fine choice. Knox has chosen The Game & Skrillex - El Chapo as his entrance music. Buster Kneecap 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Buster Kneecap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frank Knox!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Knox fails with a takedown attempt.
Kneecap doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kneecap (0) vs (2) Knox
Kneecap is looking to improve his position.
Knox sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knox seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap wants to control but Knox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knox tries to pass to full mount but Kneecap defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap trying to control but Knox postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneecap is looking to improve his position.
Knox is trying to work for a kimura but Kneecap is defending well.
Kneecap is looking to improve his position.
Knox is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kneecap trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is working for a kimura here but Kneecap manages to reverse the position and he's now in Knox's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kneecap (2) vs (2) Knox
Kneecap content to stall in guard here.
Knox pulls Kneecap in close to prevent any damage.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Kneecap from controlling successfully.
Knox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kneecap's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kneecap (2) vs (4) Knox
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kneecap working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kneecap wants to sweep but no luck.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knox pushes down on Kneecap's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knox is looking to pass Kneecap's guard but actually Kneecap recovers to full guard.
Kneecap is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneecap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox stands and throws Kneecap's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kneecap (2) vs (7) Knox
Kneecap is not content to let Knox control the position.
Knox goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kneecap has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Knox but great work by Kneecap. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kneecap (6) vs (7) Knox
Kneecap tries to advance to mount but Knox instead regains half guard.
Kneecap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knox is controlling Kneecap's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kneecap wants to free his trapped foot but Knox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Kneecap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kneecap looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Knox trying to control but Kneecap postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Knox trying to control here.
Kneecap is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kneecap is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kneecap is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
Kneecap is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kneecap.
Knox wants to control but Kneecap is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to control the action here but instead Kneecap manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kneecap (9) vs (7) Knox
Knox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kneecap trying to control but Knox is having none of it.
Knox is trying to escape the mount.
Kneecap takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knox is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Knox manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Knox gets back to full guard.
Kneecap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kneecap sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knox's guard.
Knox is staying active underneath Kneecap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kneecap uses his free foot to push down on Knox's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knox. Score +3 for passing guard: Kneecap (12) vs (7) Knox
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries to lock up and control but Kneecap gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knox might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kneecap haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kneecap looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kneecap controlling his opponent.
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries to lock up and control but Kneecap gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kneecap content just to control the position here.
Kneecap seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Knox for as long as he can get away with.
Kneecap is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Knox is surviving well by controlling Kneecap's body position as best he can.
Knox slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Knox wants to control but Kneecap is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kneecap is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knox sees it coming and defends easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap seems to be working for a kimura but Knox defends the submission attempt.
Knox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knox.
Kneecap looking to sit in guard and control but Knox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kneecap (12) vs (9) Knox
Knox stands and throws Kneecap's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kneecap (12) vs (12) Knox
Knox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Knox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kneecap manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knox's best efforts.
Knox is trying to work for a kimura but Kneecap is defending well.
Kneecap regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kneecap looking for a sweep. Not yet Kneecap, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kneecap gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kneecap takes the fight on points by 13 to 12. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Galvao and Buster Kneecap. Galvao comes to the cage accompanied by Kodaline - All I Want. Kneecap has chosen SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD - GONE as his entrance music. Buster Kneecap told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Galvao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buster Kneecap!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galvao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kneecap to the ground. Galvao is now in Kneecap's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (0) Kneecap
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneecap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao won't allow Kneecap to sweep him here.
Kneecap is trying to control the position but Galvao postures up.
Galvao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kneecap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap pushes a forearm under Galvao's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Galvao is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster Kneecap! |
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