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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 Carlos Gendozo (ranked 22837 p4p, 742 weight class) and Tim Wonders (ranked 24365 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gendozo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Temptations - My Girl. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Carlos Gendozo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tim Wonders!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wonders closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gendozo did well to prevent Wonders getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gendozo (0) vs (2) Wonders
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wonders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wonders wants to take a breather but Gendozo is having none of it.
Wonders seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gendozo tries to get to full guard but Wonders has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gendozo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wonders is taking a breather. Gendozo 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.
Gendozo is staying active underneath Wonders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wonders tries to pass to full mount but Gendozo defends it.
Wonders keeps trying to improve his position.
Gendozo trying to hold on to Wonders's head to control him but Wonders postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonders wants to control but Gendozo is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonders wants to work for an arm triangle but Gendozo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gendozo is looking to control Wonders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gendozo avoid being mounted?
Wonders is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wonders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo is staying active underneath Wonders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wonders passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gendozo! Score +3 for passing guard: Gendozo (0) vs (5) Wonders
Wonders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gendozo is looking to escape.
Wonders has hold of Gendozo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gendozo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonders fails to take his opponent's back.
Gendozo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wonders is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gendozo is surviving well by controlling Wonders's body position as best he can.
Wonders tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wonders moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gendozo (0) vs (8) Wonders
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gendozo tries to reverse the position but Wonders maintains control.
Wonders trying to control but Gendozo is having none of it.
Wonders is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gendozo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gendozo (0) vs (11) Wonders
Gendozo tries to roll but Wonders sticks to his back.
Wonders is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gendozo is defending well though. Wonders let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonders is looking to control Gendozo but Gendozo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wonders is looking for the choke from the back position but Gendozo is controlling his hands well.
Wonders looking for the RNC.
Wonders controlling well, preventing Gendozo from escaping the position.
Wonders is looking to control Gendozo but Gendozo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gendozo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gendozo is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wonders just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gendozo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gendozo rolls, trying to escape but Wonders keeps control of the position.
Gendozo just trying to survive but Wonders is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wonders looking for the choke but no joy.
Wonders is hanging on to Gendozo's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wonders biding his time, controlling Gendozo.
Wonders tries to keep control of the position but Gendozo is staying busy.
Wonders has managed to slip his arm under Gendozo's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gendozo is tapping out! Submission win for Wonders.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Wonders! |
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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 Carlos Gendozo (ranked 22856 p4p, 731 weight class) and Frank Krank (ranked 24388 p4p, 0 weight class). Gendozo comes to the cage accompanied by The Temptations - My Girl. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Carlos Gendozo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Frank Krank!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Krank takes the fight into the clinch.
Krank wants the takedown. Gendozo is fighting it off but Krank persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gendozo's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gendozo (0) vs (2) Krank
Gendozo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Krank throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gendozo's body to avoid the submission. Gendozo has instead reached around Krank's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gendozo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Gendozo!
An out of breath Carlos Gendozo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 57: Faith
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan ducks under a wild hook from Gendozo.
Gendozo throws a hook but Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan blocks it.
Gendozo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan pushes Gendozo up against the cage in a clinch.
Gendozo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan walks away with a smile on his face. Gendozo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan misses with a lunging right hand
and Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Gendozo.
Gendozo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan slips a jab from Gendozo.
Gendozo slips under a jab from Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan ducks under a wild hook from Gendozo.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan ducks under a wild hook from Gendozo.
A slow jab from Gendozo misses its intended target.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Gendozo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan smiles and moves away.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gendozo.
Gendozo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gendozo tries to counter by clinching up but Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gendozo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gendozo to see if he's OK.#SU2#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gendozo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gendozo blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Gendozo misses the target.#TD2#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gendozo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan controlling the action here.
Gendozo is trying to control but can't.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan seems to be working for a kimura but Gendozo defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gendozo is just riding it out for now. Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan eventually gives up the hold.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan wants to pass the guard but Gendozo is defending well. #SU2#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gendozo to stand up.
Gendozo throws a hook to the side of Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan's head but Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gendozo's head.#T4#
A slow jab from Gendozo misses its intended target.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gendozo.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gendozo pinned against the cage. Gendozo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan misses with an uppercut. Gendozo saw that one coming.
Gendozo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gendozo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Gendozo. That snapped Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan's head back.
Gendozo throws the left hand but Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan avoids the punch easily.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gendozo sprawls well. Gendozo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan gets slowly back to his feet.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan looks winded!
Gendozo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan switches off momentarily and Gendozo cracks him with a monster right hand! Wesmister Yakuzaku Chan topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Gendozo dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Gendozo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Gendozo!
An out of breath Carlos Gendozo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 41: Guns
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Byrd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gendozo.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gendozo scores with the left hand. Byrd knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryker Byrd has been cut.
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Byrd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gendozo's guard.
Gendozo keeping moving, preventing Byrd from controlling successfully.
Byrd looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing that Byrd has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Byrd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gendozo keeping full guard, as Byrd tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Byrd 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. #T1#
Byrd wants to pass the guard but Gendozo is keeping the position.
Byrd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Byrd passes Gendozo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU#
Byrd decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gendozo loads up on a big right hand but Byrd slips the punch.
Byrd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gendozo sprawls and moves away.
Byrd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Gendozo is just out of range.#T2#
Byrd misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gendozo, as that shot connected.
Gendozo cracks Byrd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gendozo scores with a hook.
Gendozo scores with a jab. Byrd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gendozo throws a poor cross that misses
and Byrd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gendozo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Gendozo.
Gendozo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Byrd under the eye.#ROC2#
Byrd is rocked!
Gendozo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
Byrd defending well as Gendozo loads up on a big left hand.
Gendozo throws a poor cross that misses
and Byrd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gendozo scores with a nice strike.
Gendozo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Gendozo.
Byrd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gendozo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Byrd's hands.
Gendozo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Byrd loads up on a big right hand but Gendozo slips the punch.
Gendozo throws a right hand that misses
and Byrd counters with a straight right hand.
Gendozo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Byrd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gendozo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Byrd to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Byrd finds it's way through Gendozo's defenses.
Gendozo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Byrd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gendozo finds it's way round the side to connect with Byrd's head.
Byrd lunges at Gendozo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gendozo's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gendozo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Byrd on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Gendozo.
Oh Byrd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carlos Gendozo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Byrd seems to have got his legs back now.
Gendozo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Byrd counter with a right hand. #T4#
A jab lands there for Gendozo.
Gendozo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byrd counters with a straight right hand.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Byrd.
Gendozo misses with a left hand #TD#
and Byrd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gendozo looks winded!
Byrd works his way into side control.
Byrd content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Byrd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gendozo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Byrd taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryker Byrd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryker Byrd's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Byrd.
Byrd throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Byrd misses.
Good exchange - Gendozo coming out on top.
Byrd defending well as Gendozo loads up on a big left hand.
Byrd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gendozo misses with a hook
and Byrd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gendozo scores with a jab.
Gendozo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Byrd counters with a left and a right that stings Gendozo.
Gendozo slips a jab from Byrd.
Gendozo throws an overhand right that lands on Byrd's shoulder, as Byrd tries to avoid the shot.
Gendozo catches Byrd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gendozo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Byrd. Byrd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gendozo lands a nice shot that snaps Byrd's head back.
#T1#
Gendozo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gendozo throws a right hand that misses
and Byrd counters with a nice uppercut.
Gendozo looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
Ryker Byrd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byrd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gendozo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Byrd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Byrd does it's job there.
Gendozo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Byrd. Byrd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carlos Gendozo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byrd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gendozo.
Byrd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gendozo misses with an uppercut
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Byrd misses.
Gendozo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gendozo throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Byrd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Byrd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gendozo's guard.#SU#
Byrd stands and steps away. Gendozo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gendozo is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Byrd. Those never looked like landing.
Gendozo looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
Byrd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gendozo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gendozo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gendozo swings widly with a right hand
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Gendozo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Byrd counters with a stiff right hand.
Gendozo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gendozo throws a right hand that misses
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Gendozo throws an off balance right hand
and Gendozo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byrd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Gendozo finds it's way through Byrd's defenses. #T3#
Byrd jabs at Gendozo's body.
Byrd misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Gendozo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Byrd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gendozo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gendozo looks to clinch
and Byrd counters with a left to the body.
Gendozo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Byrd defending well as Gendozo loads up on a big left hand.
Carlos Gendozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gendozo checks a leg kick.
Byrd lands with a nice combination. Gendozo backs away looking to recover.
Gendozo moves out of range of the body kick.
Gendozo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Gendozo.
Gendozo misses with an uppercut
and Byrd counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Byrd. #ES2#
Gendozo throws Byrd to one side and escapes!#T4#
Byrd connects with a leg kick. Gendozo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gendozo swings widly with a right hand
and Byrd counters with a right hand to the body.
Byrd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Byrd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Byrd duly obliges.
Gendozo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gendozo moves out of range of the body kick from Byrd.
Byrd scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gendozo thuds his right hand into Byrd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gendozo.
Gendozo swings widly with a right hand
and Byrd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Byrd misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryker Byrd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryker Byrd's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gendozo misses with a straight left.
Gendozo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Gendozo as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Byrd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gendozo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Byrd is in Gendozo's guard.#ES2#
Gendozo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Byrd presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Byrd breaks the clinch.
Gendozo dodges the punch combination from Byrd.
A little jabbing left from Gendozo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gendozo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Byrd. Byrd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gendozo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Byrd to counter with a crisp jab.
Gendozo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Byrd throws out a leg kick but Gendozo moves out of range and Byrd only half commits.
Gendozo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gendozo misses with a left hand
and Byrd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Gendozo cracks Byrd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Byrd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Byrd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gendozo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Byrd tries to advance to mount but Gendozo denies him.
Byrd trying to control the position but Gendozo is working away.
Gendozo tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Byrd is looking to take a break and control but Gendozo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byrd slows the pace down. #T2##SUB#
Byrd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gendozo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gendozo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Byrd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Byrd taking a breather here.
Gendozo is trying to work for a sweep but Byrd has mounted him!#T3#
Byrd working the ground and pound effectively.
Byrd moves to the back position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Byrd controlling the positon.
Byrd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gendozo for as long as he can get away with.
Byrd has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Gendozo.
Byrd has the hooks in. Gendozo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Carlos Gendozo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byrd lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4##SUB#
Gendozo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gendozo wants to get back to his feet.
Byrd has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gendozo's body.
Ryker Byrd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Byrd patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ryker Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Byrd really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gendozo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryker Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryker Byrd!
Ryker Byrd looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Look at my fights, I knock people dead. Human heads cannot withstand these fists. Whoever they give me next i promise you they will go down the same as this man did.'.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Gendozo and Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi. Gendozo comes to the cage accompanied by The Temptations - My Girl. Akira Wakabayashi has chosen Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Gendozo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Akira Wakabayashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akira Wakabayashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Akira Wakabayashi manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gendozo (0) vs (4) Akira Wakabayashi
Gendozo gets back to half guard.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to control. Gendozo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gendozo tries to get to full guard but Akira Wakabayashi has control of the leg.
Akira Wakabayashi is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira Wakabayashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gendozo sees it coming and defends easily.
Akira Wakabayashi trying to control the action but Gendozo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to free his trapped foot but Gendozo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akira Wakabayashi seems to be working for a kimura but Gendozo defends the submission attempt.
Akira Wakabayashi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gendozo! Score +3 for passing guard: Gendozo (0) vs (7) Akira Wakabayashi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Akira Wakabayashi fails to advance to Gendozo's back.
Gendozo can't escape the position.
Akira Wakabayashi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gendozo has worked his arm free - good work by Gendozo!
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to get an arm triangle but Gendozo is defending well.
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to get an arm triangle but Gendozo is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gendozo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Akira Wakabayashi's guard! Nice work there by Gendozo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (2) vs (7) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akira Wakabayashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gendozo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gendozo wants to control from the top but Akira Wakabayashi keeps moving.
Akira Wakabayashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gendozo defends it easily.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gendozo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (2) vs (9) Akira Wakabayashi
Gendozo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akira Wakabayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to sit in guard and control but Gendozo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (4) vs (9) Akira Wakabayashi
Gendozo trying to control the position from guard on top but Akira Wakabayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gendozo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gendozo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gendozo (7) vs (9) Akira Wakabayashi
Gendozo is trying to move to mount but Akira Wakabayashi reverses beautifully and ends up in Gendozo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (7) vs (11) Akira Wakabayashi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gendozo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Akira Wakabayashi has Gendozo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (9) vs (11) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gendozo defends well.
Gendozo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akira Wakabayashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gendozo has managed to get both his arms back between Akira Wakabayashi's legs - danger averted.
Akira Wakabayashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gendozo defends it easily.
Akira Wakabayashi keeping moving, preventing Gendozo from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gendozo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gendozo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gendozo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Akira Wakabayashi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gendozo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Akira Wakabayashi pulls down on the head and he's put Gendozo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karin Olegav and Carlos Gendozo. Gendozo has chosen The Temptations - My Girl as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Karin Olegav! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Gendozo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gendozo is looking to clinch but Olegav is avoiding it.
Gendozo tries to clinch up.
Gendozo closes the distance but Olegav moves to the side
and Olegav counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gendozo won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Olegav (4) vs (0) Gendozo
Gendozo is looking for a sweep.
Olegav has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Olegav (6) vs (0) Gendozo
Olegav controlling his opponent.
Gendozo is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegav controlling from mount.
Gendozo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Olegav's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gendozo wants to control but Olegav is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Olegav tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gendozo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gendozo actively working from the bottom here.
Olegav stalling.
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.
Olegav is looking to advance position but Gendozo won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Olegav'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.
Olegav tries to pass to full mount but Gendozo defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegav prevents Gendozo from improving his position.
Gendozo won't allow Olegav to pass to mount.
Gendozo is trying to control but can't.
Olegav content to control rather than advance.
Gendozo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gendozo controls Olegav momentarily but Olegav frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo working a defensive guard but Olegav manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Olegav (9) vs (0) Gendozo
Gendozo is trying to control Olegav's posture but Olegav avoids it.
Olegav has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gendozo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Olegav (11) vs (0) Gendozo
Gendozo tries to lock up and control but Olegav gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gendozo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Olegav controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo stops Olegav from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gendozo tries to control the position but Olegav now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Olegav (14) vs (0) Gendozo
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Olegav is looking for the choke from the back position but Gendozo is controlling his hands well.
Olegav is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Olegav controlling well, preventing Gendozo from escaping the position.
Gendozo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gendozo looks winded!
Olegav passes into side control, despite Gendozo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Olegav (17) vs (0) Gendozo
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Olegav is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gendozo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gendozo tries to improve position but can't.
Gendozo is trying to escape the position but Olegav is controlling the position.
Olegav has control of an arm but Gendozo manages to advance to Olegav's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Olegav (17) vs (4) Gendozo
Olegav looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Olegav just looking to survive in the bad position.
Olegav is in a bad position with Gendozo working for a choke. Olegav manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olegav (19) vs (4) Gendozo
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Olegav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gendozo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olegav slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Olegav (22) vs (4) Gendozo
Gendozo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Olegav (24) vs (4) Gendozo
Olegav looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Olegav wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Olegav controlling his opponent.
Gendozo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo stops Olegav from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Olegav controlling the pace for now.
Olegav moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Olegav (27) vs (4) Gendozo
Olegav is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Olegav controlling well, preventing Gendozo from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Olegav controlling the positon.
Olegav has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Olegav working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Olegav is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Olegav.
Gendozo just trying to survive but Olegav is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Olegav has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gendozo's body.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Olegav.
Gendozo trying to control the action but Olegav just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Gendozo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olegav takes the fight on points by 27 to 4. |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 2: Pride & Glory
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Gendozo throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#
It looks like Ash Ketchum has been cut.
Ketchum moves forwards but Gendozo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gendozo connects with a crisp jab.
Gendozo scores with a punch to the head.
Gendozo lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Ketchum - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gendozo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Gendozo!
Carlos Gendozo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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