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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gilbert Valur (ranked 19902 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arlo Rochester (ranked 3934 p4p, 396 weight class). Valur comes to the cage accompanied by David Bowie - Let's Dance. Rochester has chosen Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Gilbert Valur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arlo Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Valur tries to clinch
and Rochester counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Valur (0) vs (2) Rochester
Rochester is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rochester is looking to take a break and control but Valur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rochester is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rochester is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Valur works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester won't allow Valur to sweep him here.
Valur looking to control.
Rochester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valur is keeping the position for now.
Rochester forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester is looking to take a break and control but Valur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rochester 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.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
Rochester has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Valur defend it? Rochester steps over the head and cranks it - Valur is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rochester!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arlo Rochester!
Arlo Rochester got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Grimes (ranked 1510 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Valur (ranked 20018 p4p, 0 weight class). Valur has chosen David Bowie - Let's Dance as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Brian Grimes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Valur shoots in but no luck this time.
Grimes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grimes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grimes pulls guard effortlessly.
Grimes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valur controls the pace.
Grimes has his hands on Valur's head, controlling the position.
Valur is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grimes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grimes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grimes (2) vs (0) Valur
Grimes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valur is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grimes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Valur. Score +3 for passing guard: Grimes (5) vs (0) Valur
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grimes (7) vs (0) Valur
Grimes controlling from mount.
Valur has given up his back. Will we see Grimes going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Grimes (10) vs (0) Valur
Grimes keeps control of the position easily here as Valur tries to buck him off.
Valur trying to control the hands but Grimes breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes biding his time, controlling Valur.
Valur rolls, trying to escape but Grimes keeps control of the position.
Grimes doesn't have the hooks in and Valur manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grimes (10) vs (2) Valur
Valur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valur is one step ahead there.
Valur is fighting to break Grimes's control of his arms but Grimes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes keeping full guard, as Valur tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grimes has control of Valur's left arm, preventing Valur from doing any damage.
Valur trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valur wants to pass the guard but Grimes is keeping the position.
Grimes wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully.
Grimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valur is one step ahead there.
Valur tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
Valur trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grimes controlling the position.
Valur trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grimes 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: Grimes (12) vs (2) Valur
Grimes is taking a breather. Valur 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.
Valur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grimes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grimes (15) vs (2) Valur
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grimes controlling from the full mount.
Grimes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valur manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Valur is looking to improve his position.
Valur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grimes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grimes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grimes (15) vs (6) Valur
Valur goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Grimes escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grimes (17) vs (6) Valur
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Valur looking for a kimura from the bottom but Grimes passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grimes (20) vs (6) Valur
Valur tries to control but Grimes manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Grimes (23) vs (6) Valur
Valur trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Grimes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Valur doesn't escape.
Grimes controlling well, preventing Valur from escaping the position.
Grimes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Valur doesn't escape.
Valur holding both Grimes 's hands and preventing any damage.
Valur trying to control the position but Grimes manages to sink in the hooks.
Valur is in bad spot here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Valur is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Grimes is hanging on to Valur's back as he tries to escape.
Grimes is riding his opponent, not letting Valur buck him off.
Grimes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Valur looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Valur is trying to break free.
Valur trying to control but not successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grimes has good solid back control here.
Valur wants to escape the position.
Good control from Grimes.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Valur's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Grimes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Valur is in bad spot here.
Grimes not allowing Valur to control his hands.
Valur can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Valur is still trying to improve position.
Valur turns into Grimes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grimes (23) vs (8) Valur
Valur drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grimes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valur has Grimes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grimes (25) vs (8) Valur
Valur trying to control the position.
Grimes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grimes defends well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valur working for submissions but it's allowed Grimes to get to half guard.
Grimes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grimes is thwarting Valur's attempts to control the position.
Grimes is taking a breather. Valur 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Valur is looking to improve his position.
Valur actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Grimes 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.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
Grimes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Valur trying to hold on to Grimes's head to control him but Grimes postures up.
Grimes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Valur keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Valur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grimes is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimes takes the fight on points by 25 to 8.
Brian Grimes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gilbert Valur (ranked 20057 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chozen Won (ranked 5676 p4p, 0 weight class). Valur comes to the cage accompanied by David Bowie - Let's Dance. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Gilbert Valur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chozen Won!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Won gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Won goes for a takedown in the clinch but Valur prevents it.
Valur has picked Won up - he's going for a ride! Valur dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Valur (2) vs (0) Won
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valur is working for a kimura but Won is defending it quite comfortably.
Won is looking to improve his position.
Valur is looking to advance position but Won won't allow it.
Won 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Won tries to get to full guard but Valur has control of the leg.
Won is defending against the submission attempts here by Valur.
Valur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valur keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Won regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valur tries to free his leg and advance position but Won is retaining full guard.
Valur is working hard here to advance position.
Valur sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Won's guard.
Won looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Won trying to control but Valur postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valur is stalling here. Won is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Valur seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Won has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Valur (2) vs (4) Won
Valur struggling a bit here.
Valur is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Valur tries to improve position but can't.
Valur struggling a bit here.
Won wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valur, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Won is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valur knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valur can't do much from the bottom here.
Valur manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Valur is trying to maintain the position but Won is very close to passing his half guard.
Valur is positioning himself well to prevent Won advancing to mount.
Valur's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Won tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valur knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Won seems to be looking for submissions.
Valur is trying to get back to full guard.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
Won is keen to just control but Valur is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Valur trying to hold on to Won's head to control him but Won postures up.
Valur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Won pulls his head out easily.
Won is trying to control the action in half guard but Valur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valur keeping control of the position.
Valur tries to roll over but Won keeps him under control.
Won is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valur controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Valur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Won's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Won's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Valur (6) vs (4) Won
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Valur doesn't have the hooks in and Won manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Valur (6) vs (6) Won
Valur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Won gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valur seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Valur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Won is aware though and is defending well.
Valur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Won got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Won has managed to get both his arms back between Valur's legs - danger averted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Valur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Won's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Valur (8) vs (6) Won
Valur drops back, looking for a kneebar! Won looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Won looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Won! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Valur (8) vs (10) Won
Won working away.
Won trying to control the position but Valur is working away.
Valur tries to buck Won off but Won is having none of it.
Valur is not content to let Won control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Valur can't do much from the bottom here.
Valur is looking for a sweep.
Won tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Valur is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Valur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Won looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Valur is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Valur manages to work his way to half guard, despite Won's best efforts.
Valur is trying to maintain the position but Won is very close to passing his half guard.
Valur is holding on to half guard well.
Valur wants to improve his position but Won is controlling well.
Won trying to control from half guard but Valur is working away.
Valur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Won 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.
Won got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Won has managed to get both his arms back between Valur's legs - danger averted.
Valur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Won is aware though and is defending well.
Valur looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Won has picked Valur up and slammed him! Valur can't keep hold of the triangle and Won manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Valur (8) vs (13) Won
Valur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Won taking a break here but Valur is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Valur is not content to let Won control the position.
Valur trying to control here.
Won is working for a submission of some sort.
Won works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Valur (8) vs (16) Won
Valur prevents Won from taking his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Won trying to control but Valur is having none of it.
Valur tries to lock up and control but Won gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Won looking to secure an arm triangle but Valur defends it well.
Won looks winded!
Valur regains half guard.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
Valur trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Valur actively working from the bottom here.
Valur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Won is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Won.
Valur is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Won is tapping! Great win for Valur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gilbert Valur! |
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Event:
AEM 3
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Valur pushes Hazlehurst off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Hazlehurst is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valur's half guard.#ES2#
Valur kicks Hazlehurst off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valur goes for a double leg but Hazlehurst avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hazlehurst continues to drive forward.#TD#
Hazlehurst drives through with a takedown into Valur's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hazlehurst is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valur 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.
Valur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hazlehurst's guard. #REVB#
Hazlehurst controls Valur momentarily but Valur frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Valur slips nicely into half guard.
Hazlehurst is controlling Valur's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Valur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hazlehurst avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valur.
Valur trying to control the action but Hazlehurst is working from the bottom.
Hazlehurst 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.
Hazlehurst is pressing down on Valur's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valur won't allow Hazlehurst to sweep him here.
Valur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hazlehurst lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hazlehurst with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2##ES2#
Valur has his feet on Hazlehurst's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Valur shoots in looking for a takedown. Hazlehurst tries to sprawl out of it but Valur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hazlehurst manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hazlehurst feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!#SUB2#
Valur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valur keeping full guard, as Hazlehurst tries to pass.
Hazlehurst connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hazlehurst's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hazlehurst is in close to Valur's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Valur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Hazlehurst scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hazlehurst makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valur throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hazlehurst lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Valur is rocked!
Hazlehurst chips away with some ground and pound.
Valur is still in real trouble! Can Hazlehurst finish him?
Hazlehurst loads up on a big left hand. Valur felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hazlehurst looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Valur can't hide his disappointment, as Hazlehurst celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Smirnov (ranked 4441 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Valur (ranked 4105 p4p, 458 weight class). Valur has chosen David Bowie - Let's Dance as his entrance music. Gilbert Valur 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Smirnov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Valur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smirnov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Valur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smirnov.
Valur decides to pull guard.
Valur is trying to keep Smirnov in close.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Valur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smirnov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smirnov is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smirnov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valur looking for a guillotine here but Smirnov defends easily.
Valur is looking for a triangle but Smirnov pushes his legs off easily.
Valur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smirnov is aware though and is defending well.
Valur wants to sweep here but Smirnov controlling him for the moment.
Valur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smirnov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Valur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valur working for a triangle but Smirnov defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valur keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
Valur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smirnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smirnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valur controlling the position.
Valur trying to control the position.
Smirnov forces his way into half guard.
Smirnov is trying to work for a kimura but Valur is defending well.
Valur tries to get to full guard but Smirnov has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valur has his hands clasped together around Smirnov's back. He's all about the action.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Valur is working from the bottom.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
Valur trying to hold on to Smirnov's head to control him but Smirnov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smirnov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valur moves into full guard.
Valur trying to keep a closed guard but Smirnov is proving a slippery customer.
Smirnov trying to control but Valur is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valur is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smirnov (0) vs (2) Valur
Valur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Valur passes Smirnov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smirnov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valur.
Valur is working for a submission of some sort.
Smirnov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valur seems to be working for a kimura but Smirnov defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Valur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smirnov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Valur. Oh but Smirnov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Valur goes limp - he's gone! Smirnov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Smirnov! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gilbert Valur (ranked 3973 p4p, 458 weight class) and Brad Cubbedge (ranked 3155 p4p, 334 weight class). Valur's entrance music is David Bowie - Let's Dance. A fine choice. 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Gilbert Valur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Brad Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cubbedge rushes Valur and presses him up against the cage.
Valur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cubbedge is defending well.
Cubbedge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valur walks away with a smile on his face. Cubbedge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valur tries for a takedown but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge has managed to clinch.
Cubbedge is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cubbedge is trying to drag Valur to the mat but Valur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cubbedge wants to take the fight to the mat but Valur manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cubbedge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cubbedge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valur is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cubbedge has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valur seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cubbedge can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Valur (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Valur looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cubbedge is defending well. Valur quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cubbedge has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Valur celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Valur! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 774 p4p, 107 weight class) and Gilbert Valur (ranked 3968 p4p, 454 weight class). Valur is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: David Bowie - Let's Dance. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moe Lester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lester drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valur is trying to trip Lester. He has hold of a leg but Lester is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Valur persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lester (0) vs (2) Valur
Lester can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valur controls the pace.
Valur drops back looking for a leg! Lester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lester manages to kick Valur off! Valur jumps back into Lester's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valur trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
Lester on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lester tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valur on the ground.
Valur thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lester is keeping the position for now.
Valur drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lester dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lester (2) vs (2) Valur
Lester is posturing up here but Valur has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lester tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lester has to tap! Slick submission there by Valur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Valur! |
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Event:
ABW 171
Date: Oct 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Grimdal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valur.
Some wild striking there from Grimdal.
Valur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimdal counters with a series of strikes. Valur will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Valur dives in and scores a takedown into Grimdal's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimdal is breathing heavily.
Valur stays in close to Grimdal's body and controls the position.
Grimdal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grimdal can't keep his opponent in guard - Valur advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimdal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SU2#
Valur stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Valur shoots in and gets a takedown into Grimdal's guard.#SU2#
Valur stands up and waves to Grimdal to follow him. #TD2#
Valur decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Valur wants to free his trapped foot but Grimdal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Valur seems content to control.#SUB2#
Valur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimdal is just riding it out for now. Valur eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Valur works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Valur is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grimdal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Grimdal has left one of his arms exposed and Valur doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Grimdal screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Valur!
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Event:
ABW 160 Brahms - Experiment
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Dela Rosa works over Valur's head and body with a nice combination.
Dela Rosa is looking to clinch but Valur is avoiding it.
Valur keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Dela Rosa moves into the clinch.
Dela Rosa cracks Valur with a nice body shot.
A short right from Dela Rosa on the inside.
Dela Rosa leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Valur wants the takedown. Dela Rosa is fighting it off but Valur persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dela Rosa's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valur is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dela Rosa looking for a guillotine here but Valur defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dela Rosa working for a triangle but Valur defends it easily.
Dela Rosa wants to sweep here but Valur controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Dela Rosa working for a triangle but Valur defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dela Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valur defends well.
Valur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valur is aware though and is defending well.
Dela Rosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valur trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Dela Rosa 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.
Dela Rosa pulls Valur in close to his closed guard and prevents Valur from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Dela Rosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Valur drops back looking for a leg! Dela Rosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dela Rosa manages to kick Valur off! Valur jumps back into Dela Rosa's guard.
Valur throwing strikes from guard but Dela Rosa blocks nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Dela Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valur defends well.
Dela Rosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Dela Rosa has his foot on Valur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valur works his way back into a safe position though.
Valur looking to pass the guard.
Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dela Rosa has an active guard here but Valur has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Valur is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valur is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Dela Rosa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A nice combination there by Valur.
#CUT#
It looks like Ronald Dela Rosa has been cut.
Valur tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Valur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dela Rosa was covering up waiting for the punch and Valur finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Valur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valur has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Valur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valur has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.
Dela Rosa has momentary wrist control but Valur slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Dela Rosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valur trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Dela Rosa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Dela Rosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valur is in close to Dela Rosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valur postures up and lands a big shot to Dela Rosa's brow.
Valur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valur trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Valur has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dela Rosa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Valur is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dela Rosa pulls down on the head and he's put Valur to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronald Dela Rosa!
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between IcN sideU (ranked 5885 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Valur (ranked 3927 p4p, 393 weight class). Valur has chosen David Bowie - Let's Dance as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; IcN sideU! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Valur shoots for a double leg takedown but sideU sprawls well. He's pushed Valur's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valur shoots for a takedown but sideU saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valur looks for a takedown but sideU sprawls well.
sideU wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
IcN sideU has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Valur.
sideU tries to keep at a distance but Valur has taken the fight into the clinch.
sideU lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: sideU (2) vs (0) Valur
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
sideU is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
sideU is thwarting Valur's attempts to control the position.
sideU wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valur keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
sideU is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
sideU is pressing down on Valur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valur is holding on for now.
Valur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sideU is trying to control the action in half guard but Valur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
sideU is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valur actively working from the bottom here.
sideU is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valur defends it well.
Valur actively working from the bottom here.
Valur is trying to control but can't.
sideU is working for a submission of some sort.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valur is trying to control but can't.
sideU is looking for a kimura but Valur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for sideU to get the leverage.
Valur is trying to control but can't.
sideU in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Valur tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from sideU!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). IcN sideU! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colby Covington (ranked 6306 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Valur (ranked 3934 p4p, 393 weight class). Valur comes into a darkened arena with his song building. David Bowie - Let's Dance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gilbert Valur 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Colby Covington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Covington stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Covington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valur shoots in for a double leg but Covington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Covington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valur's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Covington (2) vs (0) Valur
Valur felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Covington is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Valur has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Valur! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gilbert Valur! |
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Event:
ABW 119 OByrne - Fonseca
Date: Apr 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Valur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doyle tries to avoid it but Valur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doyle to the ground. Doyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valur shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Doyle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Valur drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Doyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valur stops Doyle from standing up.
Doyle keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully.
Valur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valur pushing down on Doyle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU#
Valur decides to return to a standing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Valur fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doyle to the ground. Valur is now in Doyle's guard.
Valur is pushing down on Doyle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Doyle is fighting to maintain full guard but Valur has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Valur maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Doyle could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Valur has cracked it and Doyle is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Valur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilbert Valur!
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Event:
ABW 112 De Lange - Bear
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Valur keeps the fight on the outside.
Valur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valur. #CL2#
Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco lands a good knee to the midsection. Valur won't want to take too many of those.
Valur is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Franco.
Franco tries to throw a body punch but Valur avoids it by throwing Franco back against the cage.
Valur takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franco taking a breather.
Franco working Valur over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur takes a knee to the side of the body.
Franco pushes Valur back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Franco.
Franco is struggling to control the position.
Franco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Franco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Valur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valur looking for a takedown.
Franco lands a good knee to the midsection. Valur won't want to take too many of those.
A short body shot lands from Franco as the two fighters clinch.
Franco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Franco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Franco lands a knee to the head.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Still in the clinch, Franco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Franco. #T2#
Franco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Franco has Valur pressed against the cage.
Franco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valur backwards. #ROC2#
Valur is rocked!#KD2#
Franco lands a big right hand that sends Valur to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Valur!
Oh Valur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valur has hold of Franco's hands but Franco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Franco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Franco has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Big Price MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Franco seems to be working for a kimura but Valur defends the submission attempt.
Franco lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Valur! More strikes land and this one is all over! Franco jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezio Franco!
Ezio Franco opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gilbert Valur (ranked 2671 p4p, 321 weight class) and Mickey Munday (ranked 6773 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valur might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to David Bowie - Let's Dance. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gilbert Valur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mickey Munday!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Munday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Valur (0) vs (2) Munday
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Munday is taking a breather. Valur 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.
It looks like Munday 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.
Munday is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
Valur tries to roll over but Munday keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munday tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valur knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Munday seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Munday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Munday content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Valur is looking to control Munday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valur avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
Munday slows the pace down in half guard.
Munday uses his free foot to push down on Valur's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Valur. Score +3 for passing guard: Valur (0) vs (5) Munday
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Munday sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Valur wants to hold on but Munday pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munday controlling from the full mount.
The adventures of Munday the control monster continue. Boring.
Munday trying to control but Valur is having none of it.
Valur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Munday wants to pass to mount but Valur is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munday performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
Munday controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munday seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Munday is taking a breather. Valur 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.
Valur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munday is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Munday trying to mount his opponent but Valur defends it.
Munday looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Valur trying to control but Munday postures up.
Munday trying to pass the guard but Valur defending well.
Munday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Valur is looking to control Munday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valur avoid being mounted?
Munday wants to take a breather but Valur is having none of it.
Munday is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Munday is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valur has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Munday works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Valur (0) vs (8) Munday
Munday wants to control the pace but Valur is squirming around nicely.
Valur can't escape the position.
Munday takes Valur's back. Score +3 for taking back: Valur (0) vs (11) Munday
Munday looking for the RNC.
Munday trying to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Munday controlling the positon.
Munday keeps control of the position as Valur tries to break free.
Munday controlling from the back.
Valur wants to control his opponent's hands but Munday gets his hands free.
Valur manages to reverse the position and now he's in Munday's guard. Nice work there by Valur.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Valur (2) vs (11) Munday
Valur wants to control from the top but Munday keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Munday keeping full guard, as Valur tries to pass.
Valur engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Munday pulls Valur in close to prevent any damage.
Munday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valur is aware though and is defending well.
Munday trying to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Munday throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valur wants to control from the top but Munday keeps moving.
Munday being controlled here, momentarily.
Munday looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valur passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Valur (5) vs (11) Munday
Valur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Munday, who protects the arm well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Munday tries to improve position but can't.
Munday is still trying to improve position.
Valur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Munday tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Valur is trying to get an arm triangle but Munday is defending well.
Valur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Well,Valur is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Valur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Munday, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Munday's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munday is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Valur is trying to get an arm triangle but Munday is defending well.
Munday can't do much from the bottom here.
Munday manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Munday gets back to full guard.
Munday keeping full guard, as Valur tries to pass.
Munday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Valur trying to control the position from guard on top but Munday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munday working for a triangle but Valur defends it easily.
Valur wants to control from the top but Munday keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valur's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Valur (5) vs (13) Munday
Munday controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Munday wins on points by 13 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenichi Kenji (ranked 21807 p4p, 720 weight class) and Gilbert Valur (ranked 2665 p4p, 316 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kenji might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Billy Idol - Eyes Without A Face. The crowd seem to be enjoying Valur's choice of entrance music: David Bowie - Let's Dance. Gilbert Valur 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kenichi Kenji! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Valur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenji tries to avoid it but Valur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenji to the ground. Kenji escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valur wants it to stay on the feet.
Kenji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valur as he jumps to the side.
Valur gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kenji (0) vs (2) Valur
Valur seems to be working for a kimura but Kenji defends the submission attempt.
Kenji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenji wants to control but Valur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valur slows the pace down in half guard.
Kenji desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valur wants to take a breather but Kenji is having none of it.
Valur seems to be working for a kimura but Kenji defends the submission attempt.
Kenji looking for submissions off his back.
Valur is working for a kimura but Kenji is defending it quite comfortably.
Kenji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kenji defends it well.
Valur is thwarting Kenji's attempts to control the position.
Kenji is staying active underneath Valur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kenji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valur pulls his head out easily.
Kenji wants to control but Valur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kenji tries to roll over but Valur keeps him under control.
Kenji is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kenji sees it coming and defends easily.
Kenji tries to get to full guard but Valur has control of the leg.
Valur is working for a kimura but Kenji is defending it quite comfortably.
Valur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kenji doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valur.
Kenji is not content to let Valur control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kenji sees it coming and defends easily.
Kenji manages to get to full guard.
Kenji looking for a guillotine here but Valur defends easily.
Kenji has his foot on Valur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valur works his way back into a safe position though.
Valur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kenji (0) vs (5) Valur
Valur trying to control the position but Kenji is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kenji struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenji is trying to get back to half guard.
Valur happy to just control the position for now.
Valur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kenji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Valur controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kenji looks to move to half guard but instead Valur has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kenji (0) vs (7) Valur
Valur is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kenji to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kenji shrugs it off.
Valur controlling the pace for now.
Valur takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kenji (0) vs (10) Valur
I really don't envy Kenji right now.
Kenji defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Valur is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Kenji with him. Kenji is trying to defend but Valur has an arm under the chin now! Kenji grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gilbert Valur! |
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Event:
TGC Crucible 6
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Hindman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gilbert Valur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hindman circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Valur feints and as Hindman raises his hands in defense, Valur changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hindman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Valur trying to control the position from guard on top but Hindman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valur tries to free his leg and advance position but Hindman is retaining full guard.
Valur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hindman keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Valur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hindman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valur wants to get up but he can't break Hindman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Valur postures up.
Valur is looking to work some ground and pound but Hindman has wrist control.
Valur throws a strike but Hindman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Valur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hindman forces his way into half guard.
Hindman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hindman is trying to control. Valur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valur is looking to control Hindman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valur avoid being mounted?
Valur desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valur trying to hold on to Hindman's head to control him but Hindman postures up.
Valur punching from the bottom.
Hindman slows the pace down in half guard.
Valur trying to hold on to Hindman's head to control him but Hindman postures up.
#SUB#
Hindman wants to work for an arm triangle but Valur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Valur actively working from the bottom here.
Valur is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Valur gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Valur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hindman defends it easily.
Hindman tries to free his leg and advance position but Valur is retaining full guard.
Valur pulls Hindman in to control the position.
Valur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Valur wants to work for an arm triangle but Hindman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Valur is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Valur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hindman sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Valur wants to control but Hindman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Valur is looking for submissions but instead, Hindman has regained full guard.
Valur trying to control the position from guard on top but Hindman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hindman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hindman looking to control.
Hindman keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Valur dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Valur manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hindman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hindman's guard now, I'm sure.
Hindman working a defensive guard here.
Valur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hindman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hindman is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hindman working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hindman working a defensive guard but Valur passes into half guard.
#T1#
Valur tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hindman trying to control here.
Valur with the ground and pound but Hindman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Valur throwing strikes from guard but Hindman blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Valur working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Valur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hindman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hindman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valur throws an elbow that misses. Hindman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valur's guard. Nice move by Hindman!#REVR#
Valur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Valur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valur is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Valur will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Valur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valur seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hindman postures up in Valur's guard and throws a big left but Valur blocks it. #ES2#
Valur manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Hindman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valur backwards. #TD2#
Valur gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Valur wants to pass to mount but Hindman is defending the position.
Hindman is looking for a sweep. Valur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Valur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hindman defends it well.
Valur tries to stand and escape but Hindman is controlling the position.
Valur not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Valur wants to work for an arm triangle but Hindman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hindman is looking for a sweep. Valur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Hindman is controlling Valur's trapped leg to prevent Valur from advancing to side control.
Hindman manages to get to full guard.
Hindman trying to keep a closed guard but Valur is proving a slippery customer.
Valur looking to pass the guard.
Hindman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valur throws a strike but Hindman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Valur has his hands on Hindman's head, controlling the position.
Gilbert Valur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hindman wants to control from the top but Valur keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Valur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Valur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Valur shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hindman's guard.#SU2#
Valur gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Valur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valur is looking to take a break and control but Hindman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hindman is just riding it out for now. Valur eventually gives up the hold.
Valur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB2#
Valur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hindman is just riding it out for now. Valur eventually gives up the hold.
Valur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hindman defending well though.
Valur trying to control the pace.
Hindman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hindman is refusing to be controlled, as Valur sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Valur is working for a submission of some sort.
Mark Hindman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hindman is trying to get back to full guard.
Hindman trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Valur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hindman trying to hold on to Valur's head to control him but Valur postures up.
#T3#
Hindman is looking for a sweep. Valur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Valur 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.
Hindman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valur is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hindman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Valur gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Valur seems to be looking for submissions.
Valur trying to control from Hindman's half guard. Hindman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Valur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hindman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hindman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valur is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Valur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Valur!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 5
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Valur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bahaghari counters with a body kick.
Bahaghari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bahaghari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valur swivels and escapes.
Valur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bahaghari sprawls well. Bahaghari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valur gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Valur's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valur shoots in and drives through. Bahaghari sprawls well.
Valur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bahaghari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valur.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bahaghari clinches up with Valur and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bahaghari is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Bahaghari has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Bahaghari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bahaghari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valur circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Bahaghari drives through and clinches with Valur against the cage.
#T1##BC2#
Bahaghari breaks from the clinch.
Valur shoots in looking for a takedown but Bahaghari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bahaghari tests Valur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valur takes one on the button.
Valur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bahaghari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valur defends well and Bahaghari ends up having to push Valur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bahaghari circles away.
Valur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Bahaghari counters by moving into the clinch.
Valur is trying to pull guard but Bahaghari has him pressed against the cage.
Valur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valur managing to block the knees to the body from Bahaghari.
Bahaghari prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Bahaghari manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Bahaghari clinches.
Valur tries to pull guard but Bahaghari won't allow it.
Valur tries to score a body lock takedown but Bahaghari shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Bahaghari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valur shoots in for a takedown but Bahaghari shows good takedown defense.
Bahaghari thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Valur if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Bahaghari clinches up with Valur and pushes him back against the cage.
Bahaghari working Valur over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Bahaghari - that landed with a thud.
Valur jumps guard but Bahaghari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valur is looking to control Bahaghari's arms but Bahaghari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valur has his back to the cage. #T3#
Valur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bahaghari pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Valur shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bahaghari's guard.
Valur looking to pass the guard.
Valur preventing the sweep.
Bahaghari is looking to stand up but Valur isn't so interested in that idea.
Bahaghari working a defensive guard here.
Valur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Bahaghari wants to sweep here but Valur controlling him for the moment.
Bahaghari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valur is controlling him.
Valur trying to control but Bahaghari is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Bahaghari pushes Valur up against the cage in a clinch.
Valur is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bahaghari has Valur pressed against the cage, preventing Valur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bahaghari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bahaghari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Bahaghari dominated that round.
That's time! Valur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bahaghari throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Valur counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valur. #ES2#
Bahaghari has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Valur off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Valur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bahaghari sprawls well. Bahaghari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valur gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Bahaghari shoots in and bounces Valur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bahaghari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bahaghari would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bahaghari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bahaghari has managed to get both his arms back between Valur's legs - danger averted.
Bahaghari wants to control from the top but Valur keeps moving.
Bahaghari scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Bahaghari trying to control but Valur is working from the bottom.
Mark Bahaghari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valur is looking to stand up but Bahaghari isn't so interested in that idea.
Valur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bahaghari.
Bahaghari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valur is trying to keep Bahaghari in close.
#SUB#
Bahaghari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bahaghari has managed to get both his arms back between Valur's legs - danger averted.
Valur being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Bahaghari stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bahaghari misses with a few strikes there.
Valur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bahaghari's waist but Bahaghari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valur off to one side.
Valur wants to clinch up but Bahaghari keeps it at a distance.
Mark Bahaghari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bahaghari throws a shot to the body.
Valur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bahaghari as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bahaghari misses with a few strikes there.
Valur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bahaghari swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Valur tries to keep at a distance but Bahaghari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valur has Bahaghari pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Bahaghari breaks from the clinch.
Bahaghari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bahaghari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Valur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bahaghari keeps Valur at a distance using the push kick.
Valur throws a chopping leg kick but Bahaghari manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bahaghari was well out of range. Poor timing from Valur.
Bahaghari misses with a body kick.
Bahaghari moves out of range as Valur throws a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Bahaghari.
Bahaghari lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Bahaghari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bahaghari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ROC2#
Valur is rocked!#SUB2#
Bahaghari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valur knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oh Valur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bahaghari slows the pace down.
Valur seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Bahaghari cracks Valur with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bahaghari scoring with punches and elbows. #SU2#
Bahaghari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #KD2#
Bahaghari lands a big head kick that sends Valur tumbling to the mat! Bahaghari takes a step backwards and waves Valur back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bahaghari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gilbert Valur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Bahaghari. Those never looked like landing.
Valur appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bahaghari tries to clinch but Valur moves out of range.
Valur finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Bahaghari's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Valur falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Bahaghari!
A victorious Mark Bahaghari thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TGC 27: Bush vs Hanley
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Valur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Valur finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King wants to get back to his feet but Valur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
King wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Valur manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
King is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Valur has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! King is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Gilbert Valur!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Murphy (ranked 5439 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Valur (ranked 3542 p4p, 427 weight class). Valur has chosen David Bowie - Let's Dance as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Tobias Murphy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Murphy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Murphy has Valur pulled in close to control his posture.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully.
Valur looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (0) Valur
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Valur looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Valur looking to control but Murphy passes into half guard.
Valur tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Valur 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valur tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valur on the ground.
Well, if Murphy 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.
Valur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Valur is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valur actively working from the bottom here.
Valur trying to control here.
Valur wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Valur keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valur is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Murphy stalling.
Valur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Valur wants to get back to full guard.
Valur trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy slows the pace down in half guard.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Valur defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Murphy content to control rather than advance.
Valur is trying to control but can't.
Murphy prevents Valur from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valur tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy controlling the pace.
Valur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Valur defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Valur moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Valur looking to control.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valur is keeping the position for now.
Valur pulls Murphy in close to his closed guard and prevents Murphy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Valur wants to control the position but Murphy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Murphy prevents Valur from improving his position.
Valur wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murphy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valur wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valur wants to get back to full guard.
Valur is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valur avoid being mounted?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Valur is trying to control but Murphy manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (5) vs (0) Valur
Valur manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Valur is defending the position.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy is thwarting Valur's attempts to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Valur is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Valur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Murphy controlling the pace.
We've been informed that Valur has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Valur wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Valur controlling the position well.
Valur trying to control from the bottom.
Valur is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Murphy stalling.
Valur is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Tobias Murphy is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gilbert Valur (ranked 3526 p4p, 430 weight class) and Tigran Minasian (ranked 9987 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valur might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to David Bowie - Let's Dance. Gilbert Valur has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gilbert Valur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Minasian stuffs the takedown attempt from Valur. Valur gets slowly back to his feet.
Valur closes the distance and clinches up with Minasian, looking for a takedown. Valur pushes Minasian against the cage but Minasian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian tries to keep at a distance but Valur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minasian goes for a takedown attempt but Valur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valur.
Valur moves into range and clinches up with Minasian.
Minasian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Valur manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Minasian.
Valur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Minasian.
Valur works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Valur (2) vs (0) Minasian
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian controls Valur momentarily but Valur frees himself.
Valur looking to pass the guard.
Valur controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minasian controlling the position.
Valur has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valur drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Valur off! Valur jumps back into Minasian's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valur wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Valur being controlled here momentarily.
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valur is one step ahead there.
Valur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian keeps trying to improve his position.
Valur postures up.
Valur stays in close to Minasian's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valur trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Minasian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Valur (2) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Valur is retaining full guard.
Minasian passes Valur's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minasian pulls his head out easily.
Valur is trying to control but can't.
Valur won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
Minasian is keen to just control but Valur is a slippery customer.
Minasian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valur wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Valur is having none of it.
Minasian passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Valur (2) vs (5) Minasian
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian trying to control but Valur is having none of it.
Minasian wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Minasian tries to control but Valur wriggling away.
Valur defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Minasian.
Minasian takes Valur's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Valur is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Valur (2) vs (8) Minasian
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valur is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Minasian working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Valur is keeping busy.
Valur rolls, trying to escape but Minasian keeps control of the position.
Valur is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Minasian gets his way!
Valur trying to control the position but Minasian manages to sink in the hooks.
Minasian is hanging on to Valur's back as he tries to escape.
Will Minasian go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Valur's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Minasian working for the choke.
Valur fending off the submission attempt from Minasian.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian keeps control of the position as Valur tries to break free.
Valur trying to control the action but Minasian just sinks the hooks in.
Valur is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Minasian gets his way!
Minasian is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Valur has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Valur turns into Minasian and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Valur (4) vs (8) Minasian
Valur looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is trying to control the position but Valur postures up.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian is trying to keep Valur in close.
Valur drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Valur off! Valur jumps back into Minasian's guard.
Valur looking to sit in guard and control but Minasian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Valur (4) vs (10) Minasian
Minasian wants to control from the top but Valur keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Valur is retaining full guard.
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Valur defending well.
Minasian trying to control from Valur's half guard. Valur has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Valur is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up.
Valur pulls Minasian in close to his closed guard and prevents Minasian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Valur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Valur is retaining full guard.
Minasian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Valur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valur is keeping the position for now.
Valur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minasian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valur is keeping the position for now.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Valur keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Valur trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Valur keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valur being controlled here, momentarily.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Valur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valur keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Valur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Valur defends it.
Valur trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
Minasian trying to advance position but Valur counters by regaining guard.
Valur keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Valur working a defensive guard here.
Valur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Valur trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
Valur has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though.
Valur keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Valur is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Valur is keeping the position.
Valur looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Minasian is defending well. Valur quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Minasian has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Valur celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Valur! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between TopOf FoodChain (ranked 8323 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Valur (ranked 3510 p4p, 428 weight class). Valur is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by David Bowie - Let's Dance. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; TopOf FoodChain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
FoodChain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. FoodChain showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: FoodChain (2) vs (0) Valur
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FoodChain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Valur works his way to full guard. Good work.
FoodChain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Valur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead FoodChain passes into half guard.
Valur won't allow FoodChain to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain is working for a kimura but Valur is defending it quite comfortably.
Valur trying to control but FoodChain postures up.
Valur is trying to get back to full guard.
FoodChain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain seems to be looking for submissions.
Valur gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valur trying to keep a closed guard but FoodChain is proving a slippery customer.
Valur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valur wants to control the position but FoodChain says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valur is looking to get back to full guard here but FoodChain has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: FoodChain (5) vs (0) Valur
You can see the frustration on Valur's face as FoodChain controls the position.
FoodChain tries for a kimura but Valur is defending well.
Valur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but FoodChain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Valur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valur manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: FoodChain (5) vs (2) Valur
Valur seems to be looking for submissions.
FoodChain is staying active underneath Valur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valur is working away from the top position though.
Valur stalling.
FoodChain wants to improve his position but Valur is controlling well.
FoodChain wants to sweep but Valur has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: FoodChain (5) vs (5) Valur
That's five minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain manages to get back to half guard.
FoodChain is looking for a sweep. Valur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Valur has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
FoodChain is controlling Valur's trapped leg to prevent Valur from advancing to side control.
FoodChain is refusing to be controlled, as Valur sits in half guard.
Valur wants to work for an arm triangle but FoodChain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
FoodChain wants to get back to full guard.
Valur has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: FoodChain (5) vs (8) Valur
That's six minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain is working to get back to half guard.
FoodChain wants to control but Valur is having none of it.
FoodChain can't escape the position.
Valur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valur wants to finish this one by submission but FoodChain is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valur.
FoodChain wants to control but Valur is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: FoodChain (5) vs (11) Valur
Valur looking for the choke from the back.
FoodChain trying to control the position but Valur manages to sink in the hooks.
FoodChain preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Valur.
FoodChain is in bad spot here.
FoodChain trying to control the action but Valur just sinks the hooks in.
Valur is persistently looking for the submission but FoodChain is defending it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
FoodChain turns into Valur and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: FoodChain (7) vs (11) Valur
Valur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. FoodChain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
FoodChain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
FoodChain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Valur can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as FoodChain controls the pace.
Valur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
FoodChain passes into half guard.
Valur is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Valur wants to control but FoodChain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valur is concentrating on defense, preventing FoodChain from advancing position.
FoodChain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
FoodChain seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valur for as long as he can get away with.
Valur trying to control from the bottom.
FoodChain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valur trying to control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Valur trying to control here.
Valur wants to improve his position but FoodChain is controlling well.
FoodChain trying to control the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Valur tries to roll over but FoodChain keeps him under control.
Well, if FoodChain 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.
FoodChain wants to pass to mount but Valur is defending the position.
FoodChain is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
FoodChain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valur is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain won't allow Valur to sweep him here.
Valur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control FoodChain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
FoodChain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valur is trying to keep FoodChain in close.
FoodChain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Valur wants to sweep but no luck.
Valur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. FoodChain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Valur is tightening it up a little... FoodChain has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! FoodChain reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! FoodChain taps out! Nice BJJ there by Valur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gilbert Valur! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gilbert Valur (ranked 3357 p4p, 416 weight class) and Tim Wonders (ranked 7254 p4p, 0 weight class). Valur comes to the cage accompanied by David Bowie - Let's Dance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gilbert Valur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tim Wonders!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wonders has closed the distance and engaged Valur in a clinch.
Wonders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gilbert Valur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonders moves in looking to clinch but Valur pushes him off.
Wonders drives through and clinches with Valur against the cage.
Valur lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Valur (2) vs (0) Wonders
Wonders has an active guard here but Valur has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valur controlling the action here.
Wonders gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur wants to control from the top but Wonders keeps moving.
Valur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Valur sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wonders's guard.
Wonders wants to get back to full guard.
Valur sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wonders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valur is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valur slows the pace down in half guard.
Valur'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.
Wonders trying to control but Valur postures up.
Valur trying to mount his opponent but Wonders defends it.
Wonders is looking to control Valur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wonders avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valur wants to pass the guard but Wonders is defending well.
Valur is trying to control the action in half guard but Wonders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valur slows the pace down in half guard.
Wonders tries to roll over but Valur keeps him under control.
Valur not doing much here.
Valur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonders wants to get back to full guard but Valur has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Valur (5) vs (0) Wonders
Wonders is trying desperately to improve position.
Valur looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valur controlling the pace for now.
Wonders has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Valur (8) vs (0) Wonders
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Valur controlling from the back.
Valur working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Wonders is doing well to defend. Valur seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Wonders is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gilbert Valur! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mark Feeds (ranked 7207 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Valur (ranked 3345 p4p, 412 weight class). Valur has chosen David Bowie - Let's Dance as his entrance music. Gilbert Valur acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Feeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Valur gets a double leg takedown into Feeds's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feeds (0) vs (2) Valur
Feeds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Feeds controls Valur momentarily but Valur frees himself.
Valur engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valur looking to pass the guard.
Feeds looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valur passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Feeds (0) vs (5) Valur
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feeds struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valur is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Feeds is trying to escape and Valur transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Feeds is forced to tap! Nice work there by Valur! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Valur! |
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Event:
ABW 54 Scrotum - Monkey
Date: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Valur swats away the attempt to clinch by The Eagle.
The Eagle throws a body punch but Valur moves out of range.
The Eagle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Eagle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valur.
The Eagle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valur.
Gilbert Valur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valur closes the distance and clinches up with The Eagle, looking for a takedown. Valur pushes The Eagle against the cage but The Eagle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Eagle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valur avoids it really well and circles away.
The Eagle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valur as he avoids it easily.
The Eagle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarel The Eagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur misses with a takedown attempt - The Eagle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Eagle.
Valur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Valur. No joy for The Eagle on that attempt.
Valur shoots for a takedown but The Eagle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
The Eagle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valur.
Valur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Eagle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valur's waist but Valur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Eagle off to one side.
The Eagle is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valur.
The Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Eagle swivels and escapes.
Valur tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Eagle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valur somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Eagle.#CL2#
Valur moves into the clinch.#T2#
The Eagle wants to take the fight to the mat but Valur manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Valur ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Valur no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Valur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Eagle is controlling him.
The Eagle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Valur slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The Eagle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Valur is now in half guard.
The Eagle pushes Valur off looking to stand but Valur dives back in and keeps control.
The Eagle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Valur is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Eagle tries to get to full guard but Valur has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Valur is looking for a kimura but The Eagle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valur to get the leverage.
Valur slows the pace down in half guard.
The Eagle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valur is working away from the top position though.
Valur content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Eagle wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Valur is trying to work for a kimura but The Eagle is defending well.
Valur working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Eagle is trying to maintain the position but Valur is very close to passing his half guard.
Valur slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Valur dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The Eagle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valur counters with a head kick. That will keep The Eagle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Valur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Eagle pinned against the cage. The Eagle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Valur closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Valur lands in his opponent's guard.
Valur postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
The Eagle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Eagle looking to control.
#T1#
Valur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Eagle trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Eagle throws a head kick but Valur moves out of range.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from The Eagle. #TD2#
The Eagle gets caught napping as Valur dives in and scores a takedown. The Eagle manages to retain guard.
Valur landing with the ground and pound.
Valur stands and throws The Eagle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee asks Valur politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Valur prefers to stall for the moment though.
Valur landing strikes.
The Eagle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valur off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, The Eagle manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Valur tries to escape but The Eagle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Valur prevents The Eagle from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
The Eagle looking for the choke from the back.
The Eagle tries to keep control of the position but Valur is staying busy.
The Eagle somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Valur covering up well under a series of strikes from The Eagle.
Valur turns into The Eagle and is now in his guard.
#SU2#
Valur gets to his feet. The Eagle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from The Eagle. #CL2#
Valur moves into range and clinches up with The Eagle.#T4#
The Eagle gets underhooks to prevent Valur's takedown attempt.
The Eagle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Eagle is trying to force a seperation but Valur has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Valur.
The Eagle is trying to pull guard but Valur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The Eagle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
The Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Eagle tries to clinch but Valur is having none of it.
The Eagle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarel The Eagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Valur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Eagle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Valur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Valur stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
The Eagle gets caught flat footed, as Valur shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Eagle is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Valur dives into side control.
#REVR#
Valur working away.
The Eagle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valur off and has taken his back!
Valur tries to break free.
The Eagle gets his hands free as Valur looks to control. #SUB#
The Eagle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Valur has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Valur trying to control the position but The Eagle manages to sink in the hooks. #T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - The Eagle's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The Eagle doesn't have the hooks in and Valur manages to turn into his guard.
Valur wants to pass the guard but The Eagle is keeping the position.
Valur distracts The Eagle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valur is stalling in the full guard.
Valur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Eagle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Valur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valur is stalling in the full guard.
The Eagle is trying to control the position but Valur postures up.
Valur preventing the sweep.
The Eagle trying to control the position.
Valur works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Valur is trying for a kimura here. The Eagle looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Valur wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilbert Valur!
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Event:
ABW 47 Athanas - Bush
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Valur's guard.#SUB#
Valur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is fighting to break Valur's control of his arms but Valur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Valur is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jackson rolls with it to try and escape but Valur cranks on the arm and Jackson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Valur!
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Event:
ABW 41 Jones - Mcgruff
Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Valur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nathan pinned against the cage. Nathan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nathan lands with a hook. Valur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nathan tests Valur's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Valur dives in and scores a takedown into Nathan's guard.
Valur would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nathan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valur postures up.
#T1#
Nathan looking for a sweep. Not yet Nathan, not yet.
Nathan controls Valur momentarily but Valur frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nathan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valur trying to control the position from guard on top but Nathan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Nathan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Valur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Valur stands up from Nathan's guard - Valur perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Valur. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nathan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valur shoots in looking for a takedown but Nathan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valur throws a head kick that misses.
Valur is breathing heavily.
Valur throws a body shot but no joy.
Valur looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nathan is fending him off so far but Valur persists. Nope, Nathan circles away and we're back to standing.
Nathan throws out a counter right but Valur avoids it with no problem.
Nathan scores with a nice strike.
Valur with a poor takedown
and Nathan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nathan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nathan cracks Valur with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Valur falls to his knees and Nathan doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Nathan!
A relieved looking Ray Nathan 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:
Angry Birds War 31
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Valur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ware displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valur.
Ware wants to counter with a clinch but Valur pushes him away.
Valur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valur is defended easily by Ware.
Ware has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valur is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Valur. No joy for Ware on that attempt.
Valur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ware feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ware appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ware dives in and grabs Valur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valur pushes down on Ware's head and hops out.
Valur appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ware avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1##TD#
Valur gets a takedown into half guard.
Ware looks winded!
Valur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Ware is defending against the submission attempts here by Valur.
Valur is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Valur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ware doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valur. #T2##SU#
Valur stands up and beckons Ware to join him on the feet.
Gilbert Valur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valur looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ware is fending him off so far but Valur persists. Nope, Ware circles away and we're back to standing.
Valur dives in and grabs Ware's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ware pushes down on Valur's head and hops out.
Ware defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valur.
Valur darts in looking for a takedown but Ware gets double underhooks and turns Valur into the cage.
Valur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ware swivels and escapes.#T3#
Ware stuffs the takedown.
Ware wants to counter the offense by Valur and move into the clinch position.
Ware shoots in looking for a takedown but Valur manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ware's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ware is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ware tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ware tries to clinch but Valur is having none of it.
Valur shoots in for a double leg but Ware sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ware rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Valur is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ware's half guard.
Valur has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valur controlling the pace for now. #T4#
BOOM! Valur connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Valur is landing with some decent strikes but Ware is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Valur dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valur with good strikes from the mount here!
Valur controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Valur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Valur shoots for a takedown but Ware saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ware feints a counter leg kick.
Ware changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valur tries to avoid it but Ware manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valur to the ground. Valur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ware circles away.
Ware tries to clinch but Valur moves out of range.
Valur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ware as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valur shoots in looking for a takedown but Ware manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valur looks for a takedown but Ware sprawls well.
Ware slaps away a takedown attempt from Valur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ware shoots in but no luck this time.
Valur shoots in for a takedown but Ware shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valur misses with a takedown attempt - Ware sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Valur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ware stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ware wants it to stay on the feet.
Ware now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Valur shoots for a takedown but Ware saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Ware forces Valur back against the cage and clinches.
Valur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ware goes for a takedown attempt but Valur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ware tries to avoid it but Valur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ware to the ground. Ware escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ware shoots in looking for a takedown. Valur tries to sprawl out of it but Ware keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilbert Valur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD#
Valur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ware tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Valur manages to move to mount!
Ware has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
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!
I would not like to be Ware right now.
#T3##SUB#
Ware won't enjoy being in this position. Valur looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ware is tapping - it's over boys! Valur picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gilbert Valur!
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Event:
ABW Title Tour. QF 135 & 185
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Valur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Valur. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
Valur is trying to maintain a safe position but Scott gets an underhook and turns Valur into the cage.
Scott is trying to stall.
Valur is trying to break the clinch but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valur displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scott up against the cage.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Valur controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Valur drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valur.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott is trying to maintain a safe position but Valur gets an underhook and turns Scott into the cage.#BC2#
Valur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Valur fails to land the takedown.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Valur.
Valur throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Valur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valur off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valur or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott, which made it look bad.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott shoots in and drives through. Valur sprawls well.
Valur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valur wants it to stay on the feet.
Scott digs a good hook to Valur's body.
#TD2#
Valur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scott regains half guard.#SU2#
Valur decides to return to a standing position.
Scott is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valur.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Scott gets a clinch.
Valur blocks an uppercut.
Valur taking a breather.
Scott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Scott.
Valur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valur is working for takedown but Scott is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valur is trying to pull guard but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valur backwards.
Valur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scott after a bit of a struggle.
Scott lands with a left to the head.
Scott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scott keeps control of Valur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##TD#
Scott pulls guard.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully.
Valur throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Valur wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Valur is controlling Scott's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Valur trying to control but Scott postures up.
Scott drops an elbow to the side of Valur's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Valur slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott tries for a takedown but Valur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scott defends it well.
Valur fails to land the takedown.
Valur shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valur misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Valur.#CL#
Scott clinches.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valur can do to turn this around?
A short right from Scott.
Scott tries to pull guard but Valur holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is working for takedown but Valur is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Valur drags the fight down to the ground.
Scott is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Valur looking for subs off his back but Scott has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Scott is thwarting Valur's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott thows a huge punch but Valur dodges it nicely.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott is nestled in close to Valur, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valur's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valur is looking to improve his position.
Scott blocks the strikes from Valur.
Valur is looking to get back to is feet but Scott passes into side control.
Scott in side control lands a decent elbow.
Scott trying to control the action but Valur is working from the bottom. #SU#
Scott decides to stand back up. Scott steps back and let's Valur get back to his feet.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilbert Valur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Valur has his takedown stuffed
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.
Valur slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Valur with that takedown attempt.
Valur shoots and misses #CL#
and Scott counters by moving into the clinch.
Valur is breathing heavily.
Valur blocks a body shot from Scott.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valur is keeping busy.
Scott lands a hook that snaps the head of Valur backwards.
The referee calls for Scott to work.
#T4#
Valur has Scott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Scott is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valur can't fight it off and eventually Scott manages to take the fight to the floor. Valur looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valur is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Valur dives in and scores a takedown into Scott's guard.
Valur trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. #ES#
Scott scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Scott dives in for a single leg takedown but Valur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Scott clinches up with Valur and pushes him back against the cage.
Scott is pushing Valur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur has Scott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valur is trying to pull guard but Scott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Michael Scott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from Scott.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valur's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott. #T1#
Valur blocking some punches.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Valur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott looking to slow down the pace here.
Scott displaying some good clinch control by pressing Valur up against the cage.
Valur wants a takedown but no success here.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Valur.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Valur controls the action.
Valur stalling the fight.
#T2#
Scott presses Valur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott is pushing Valur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scott is pushing Valur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Valur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Scott wants a takedown.
Scott lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Valur is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scott to keep the fight standing.
Scott misses with a punch to the body.
Scott trying to control the position but instead, Valur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scott into the cage.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Valur.
Valur prevents a body shot from Scott.
Scott has Valur pressed against the cage.
Gilbert Valur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valur backwards. #TD2#
Valur jumps guard and drags Scott to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Valur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Valur blocks nicely.
Scott trying to control but Valur is working from the bottom. #T4#
Scott passes into half guard.
Valur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Michael Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valur trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Valur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valur regains half guard.
Scott frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scott!
After winning the bout, Michael Scott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Austin McCartney and Gilbert Valur. The crowd seem to be enjoying Valur's choice of entrance music: David Bowie - Let's Dance. Austin McCartney had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Austin McCartney! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Valur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCartney (0) vs (2) Valur
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Valur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McCartney is looking to control Valur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCartney avoid being mounted?
McCartney tries to get to full guard but Valur has control of the leg.
Valur tries to pass to full mount but McCartney defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur 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.
Valur wants to control but McCartney is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valur stalling away here and it's allowed McCartney to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Valur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCartney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valur is pushing down on McCartney's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCartney is fighting to maintain full guard but Valur has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCartney gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valur trying to control the position from guard on top but McCartney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valur tries to free his leg and advance position but McCartney is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valur trying to control the position from guard on top but McCartney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCartney pulls Valur in close to prevent any damage.
Valur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valur trying to control but McCartney is working from the bottom.
McCartney is pulling down on Valur's head to control his posture.
Valur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valur tries to free his leg and advance position but McCartney is retaining full guard.
McCartney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valur is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney trying to control the position.
Valur won't allow McCartney to sweep him here.
McCartney keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully.
Valur looking to pass the guard.
Valur keeps trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCartney controls Valur momentarily but Valur frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCartney 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.
McCartney is adopting a defensive guard.
McCartney can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valur controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Valur wants to control from the top but McCartney keeps moving.
McCartney looking for a sweep. Not yet McCartney, not yet.
McCartney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valur on the ground.
Valur wants to pass the guard but McCartney is keeping the position.
Valur controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCartney is adopting a defensive guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Valur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCartney is keeping the position for now.
McCartney keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully.
McCartney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCartney is controlling Valur's posture.
McCartney on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCartney tries to get out of the position.
Valur showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valur trying to control the position from guard on top but McCartney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCartney managing to control the position.
Valur forces his way into half guard.
McCartney is trying to get back to full guard.
Valur seems to be looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is refusing to be controlled, as Valur sits in half guard.
McCartney trying to control from the bottom.
Valur wants to control but McCartney is keeping him busy.
Valur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCartney haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Valur is taking a breather. McCartney 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.
Valur wants to take a breather but McCartney is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Valur wants to advance to full mount but McCartney doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Valur preventing the sweep.
McCartney controlling Valur's posture.
Valur wants to control from the top but McCartney keeps moving.
Valur looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCartney trying to keep a closed guard but Valur is proving a slippery customer.
Valur drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCartney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCartney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCartney! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCartney (4) vs (2) Valur
Valur is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Valur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valur prevents McCartney from improving position.
Valur struggling a bit here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Valur is trying to get back to half guard.
McCartney wants to control but Valur is keeping him busy.
McCartney controls the position.
Valur is trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCartney trying to control the position but Valur is working away.
McCartney advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCartney (6) vs (2) Valur
Valur is desperately trying to improve his position but McCartney has a good base and remains in mount.
McCartney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Valur tries to lock up and control but McCartney gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCartney trying to control but Valur is having none of it.
Valur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCartney controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McCartney takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Austin McCartney took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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