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Event:
WPFA XXII: New Beginnings
Date: Jun 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mendes enables Yeboah to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mendes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendes looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yeboah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yeboah tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Yeboah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yeboah is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Yeboah has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yeboah takes Mendes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mendes is in trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Mendes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T1##SUB2#
Mendes won't enjoy being in this position. Yeboah looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mendes is tapping - it's over boys! Yeboah picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sambulo Yeboah!
Our winner, Sambulo Yeboah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 93 CORONA 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ray Malenko (ranked 1358 p4p, 167 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 3045 p4p, 333 weight class). Malenko comes to the ring accompanied by Skrr computers . 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ray Malenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Malenko has closed the distance and engaged Mendes in a clinch.
Mendes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendes uses from the top position.
Mendes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malenko dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malenko (2) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes is trying to keep Malenko in close.
Malenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malenko (2) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes is pushing down on Malenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Malenko'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.
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Malenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko is trying to control but can't.
Mendes is working for a kimura but Malenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Malenko trying to control from the bottom.
Mendes trying to control the action but Malenko is working from the bottom.
Mendes is just content to waste time from the top position. Malenko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Malenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malenko has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendes slips nicely into half guard.
Malenko is staying active underneath Mendes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendes is looking for a kimura but Malenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendes to get the leverage.
Malenko moves into full guard.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Malenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malenko (4) vs (2) Mendes
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Malenko from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendes seems keen to control Malenko's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko looking to pass the guard.
Malenko is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Malenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendes has a hand on Malenko's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Malenko takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Malenko (7) vs (2) Mendes
Malenko wants to control but instead Mendes manages to regain half guard.
Malenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes moves into full guard.
Malenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendes pulls Malenko in close to prevent any damage.
Malenko trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Malenko postures up.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Malenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mendes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mendes controls Malenko momentarily but Malenko frees himself.
Mendes is pulling down on Malenko's head to control his posture.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Malenko is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Malenko trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendes holds on and takes a little breather.
Malenko stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Mendes is pulling down on Malenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Malenko, at least for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Malenko passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Malenko (10) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
Mendes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Malenko wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
Mendes wants to control but Malenko is keeping busy.
Mendes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendes is not content to let Malenko control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.
Malenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
Mendes manages to get to full guard.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Malenko from controlling successfully.
Malenko looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Malenko trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Malenko has gone for a leg lock! Mendes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Malenko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malenko (10) vs (4) Mendes
Malenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Malenko (10) vs (7) Mendes
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Malenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mendes's guard! Nice work there by Malenko! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malenko (12) vs (7) Mendes
Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malenko has Mendes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malenko (12) vs (9) Mendes
Malenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Malenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in TZY MMA inform me that Mendes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mendes stands and throws Malenko's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Malenko (12) vs (12) Mendes
Mendes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mendes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malenko is not content to let Mendes control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Malenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Malenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mendes's guard! Nice work there by Malenko! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malenko (14) vs (12) Mendes
Mendes is trying to keep Malenko in close.
Malenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Malenko 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.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malenko takes the fight on points by 14 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Malenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 89
Date: May 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 3004 p4p, 331 weight class) and Sergei Ulatov (ranked 2900 p4p, 321 weight class). 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 13 wins and 9 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ulatov 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Ulatov
Ulatov trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (2) Ulatov
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Ulatov.
Ulatov looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Ulatov working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes looking to improve position, pressing down on Ulatov's thigh with his hand. Ulatov seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Mendes paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Mendes's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ulatov picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergei Ulatov!
After winning the bout, Sergei Ulatov 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:
CACC 81
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 16535 p4p, 564 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 2856 p4p, 308 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes forces Pancake back against the ropes and clinches.
Mendes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pancake clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (0) vs (4) Mendes
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.
Mendes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pancake 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 Mendes gets his way!
Mendes is hanging on to Pancake's back as he tries to escape.
Mendes not allowing Pancake to control his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes tightening his grip on Pancake, looking for the choke.
Mendes is persistently looking for the submission but Pancake is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is not going to allow Pancake to sit and survive in this position.
Mendes looking for the choke but no joy.
Pancake just trying to survive but Mendes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pancake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is cranking Pancake's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Pancake! He's tightened the choke and Pancake is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guilherme Mendes! |
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Event:
CACC 75
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kimmo Kehveli (ranked 1450 p4p, 172 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 2801 p4p, 301 weight class). 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kimmo Kehveli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mendes moves into the clinch.
Mendes is working for takedown but Kehveli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mendes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kehveli (0) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.
Mendes is looking to advance position but Kehveli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kehveli (4) vs (2) Mendes
Kehveli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes wants to hold on but Kehveli pushes him away.
Kehveli tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Kehveli controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehveli wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Kehveli wants to take Mendes's back here but Mendes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Kehveli pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kehveli controlling from the full mount.
Mendes regains half guard.
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendes is staying active underneath Kehveli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is holding on to half guard well.
Mendes is looking to control Kehveli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
Kehveli slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Kehveli passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kehveli (7) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Mendes is being controlled here.
Kehveli wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
Kehveli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mendes is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to escape the position but Kehveli is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendes manages to get back to half guard.
Kehveli is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer.
Mendes tries to roll over but Kehveli keeps him under control.
Kehveli trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Kehveli is looking to advance position but Mendes won't allow it.
Mendes is pressing down on Kehveli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kehveli stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Kehveli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kehveli wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kehveli is one step ahead there.
Kehveli content to stall in guard here.
Kehveli trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kehveli is stalling in the full guard.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kehveli from controlling successfully.
Mendes is trying to keep Kehveli in close.
Mendes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kehveli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (7) vs (4) Mendes
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
Kehveli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Kehveli keeps moving.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes has gone for a leg lock! Kehveli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mendes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (9) vs (4) Mendes
Mendes wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kehveli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendes 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: Kehveli (9) vs (6) Mendes
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Kehveli is defending well.
Mendes is looking to advance position but Kehveli won't allow it.
Kehveli is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli gets back to full guard.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Kehveli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (11) vs (6) Mendes
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Kehveli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Kehveli wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Kehveli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kehveli from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli 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.
Kehveli trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kehveli wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kehveli won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes seems keen to control Kehveli's posture.
Kehveli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendes pulls Kehveli in close to prevent any damage.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Kehveli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kehveli wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Kehveli is really struggling to control Mendes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mendes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is adopting a defensive guard.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Kehveli is proving a slippery customer.
Kehveli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendes being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Kehveli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kehveli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Kehveli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment.
Kehveli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendes is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kehveli from controlling successfully.
Kehveli stays in close to Mendes's body and controls the position.
Kehveli advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kehveli (14) vs (6) Mendes
You can see the frustration on Mendes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli tries to advance position but instead Mendes slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kehveli content to control rather than advance.
Mendes is not content to let Kehveli control the position.
Kehveli controlling the pace.
Kehveli prevents Mendes from improving his position.
Kehveli is taking a breather. Mendes 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.
Kehveli is pressing down on Mendes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendes is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli trying to control from Mendes's half guard. Mendes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mendes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (14) vs (8) Mendes
My spies in TZY MMA inform me that Mendes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kehveli keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Kehveli keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kehveli is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kehveli takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Kimmo Kehveli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 64
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chris Boag (ranked 2537 p4p, 275 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 2736 p4p, 302 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Chris Boag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes clinches up with Boag and pushes him back against the ropes.
Boag has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mendes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boag (4) vs (0) Mendes
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.
Boag avoiding Mendes 's attempts to control his hands.
Mendes holding both Boag 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mendes is really stuck here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boag keeps control of the position easily here as Mendes tries to buck him off.
Boag doesn't have the hooks in and Mendes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boag (4) vs (2) Mendes
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Boag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Boag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boag (6) vs (2) Mendes
Boag tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Boag postures up.
Mendes 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.
Mendes is controlling Boag's posture.
Mendes is trying to hold Boag in close to prevent damage but Boag has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Boag seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mendes trying to control from the bottom.
Mendes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Boag 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control but Boag postures up.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Boag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendes moves into full guard.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boag (6) vs (4) Mendes
Mendes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boag looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boag looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boag! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boag (10) vs (4) Mendes
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to regain half guard here but Boag keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendes tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boag (12) vs (4) Mendes
Mendes wants to control but Boag is having none of it.
Mendes is looking to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes keeps trying to improve his position.
Boag looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes tries to hold on but Boag postures up.
Mendes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Boag controlling him for the moment.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Boag from controlling successfully.
Mendes pulls Boag in close to prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to hit a switch here but Boag passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mendes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Boag (15) vs (4) Mendes
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mendes wants to hold on but Boag pushes him away.
Boag tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boag pulls his head out easily.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control but Boag passes easily into half guard.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Boag trying to mount his opponent but Mendes defends it.
Boag is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is controlling Boag's trapped leg to prevent Boag from advancing to side control.
Mendes tries to roll over but Boag keeps him under control.
Boag is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer.
Mendes trying to hold on to Boag's head to control him but Boag postures up.
Mendes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boag puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is refusing to be controlled, as Boag sits in half guard.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Boag has control of the leg.
Boag controlling the pace.
Boag seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendes is looking for a triangle but Boag pushes his legs off easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to keep Boag in close.
Boag being controlled here momentarily.
Boag trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Boag should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mendes has tightened it up now! Boag should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Guilherme Mendes! |
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Event:
CACC 56
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 2729 p4p, 286 weight class) and Feihck Tiote (ranked 2031 p4p, 221 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 11 wins and 7 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Feihck Tiote!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tiote gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mendes (0) vs (4) Tiote
Tiote moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (0) vs (6) Tiote
Tiote looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tiote is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mendes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Tiote's attempts to control the action.
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mendes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tiote jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mendes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiote advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (0) vs (8) Tiote
Tiote is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mendes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mendes shrugs it off.
Tiote can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendes is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiote has hold of Mendes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mendes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
Tiote looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes regains half guard.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Tiote has control of the leg.
Mendes is not content to let Tiote control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is working for a kimura but Mendes is defending it quite comfortably.
Tiote wants to pass the guard but Mendes is defending well.
Mendes trying to control from the bottom.
Tiote is pressing down on Mendes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendes is holding on for now.
Tiote is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendes defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiote trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Tiote wants to free his trapped foot but Mendes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendes.
Tiote tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Tiote keeps trying to improve his position.
Mendes has control of Tiote's left arm, preventing Tiote from doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tiote wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes keeping full guard, as Tiote tries to pass.
Mendes controlling Tiote's posture.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (8) Tiote
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiote is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tiote dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (10) Tiote
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiote is one step ahead there.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
Tiote pushes down on Mendes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tiote is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendes is just riding it out for now. Tiote eventually gives up the hold.
Tiote tries to pass to full mount but Mendes defends it.
Mendes trying to hold on to Tiote's head to control him but Tiote postures up.
Tiote passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (2) vs (13) Tiote
Tiote trying to control the position but Mendes is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is letting Tiote control him for a moment.
Tiote wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Tiote has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tiote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tiote moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (2) vs (15) Tiote
Mendes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tiote.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tiote working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mendes is looking to get to half guard.
Mendes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tiote is looking to advance position but Mendes won't allow it.
Tiote is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mendes! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (2) vs (18) Tiote
Mendes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Tiote's attempts to control the action.
Mendes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tiote takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendes regains half guard.
Mendes wants to sweep but Tiote has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (2) vs (21) Tiote
Tiote is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Tiote has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (2) vs (23) Tiote
Mendes tries to hold on but Tiote postures up.
Tiote controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to lock up and control but Tiote gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Tiote's attempts to control the action.
Tiote has hold of Mendes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mendes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mendes is looking to get to half guard.
Tiote looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes is desperately trying to improve his position but Tiote has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tiote tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mendes tries to hold on but Tiote pushes him away.
Mendes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tiote is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mendes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Tiote's attempts to control the action.
Tiote is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tiote trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiote looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes tries to reverse the position but Tiote maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiote wins on points by 23 to 2.
Feihck Tiote managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WPFA: Dominance IV
Date: Feb 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Mendes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No joy there for Mendes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Mendes avoids it with no problem.
Curtis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mendes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guilherme Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curtis lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Guilherme Mendes has been cut.
Curtis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Mendes moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendes.
Mendes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Curtis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Curtis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Curtis tries a body shot but Mendes blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Curtis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mendes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mendes 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.
Mendes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Curtis after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Curtis on the inside.
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Curtis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1##TD#
Mendes has Curtis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mendes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Curtis tumbling to the mat - Mendes dives into Curtis's guard.
Curtis wants to hit a switch here but Mendes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Curtis there!
Curtis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curtis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Curtis?
#T2#
Curtis is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Curtis is looking to improve his position but Mendes isn't that keen on the idea.
Curtis is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Mendes working for a submission but Curtis is keeping him at bay.
Curtis tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
Curtis wants to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Mendes wants to finish this one by submission but Curtis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mendes.
Curtis is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Mendes landing punches.
Mendes working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Mendes looking for a guillotine from mount but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Mendes looking for a guillotine from mount but Curtis is having none of it. #SUB#
Mendes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Curtis has worked his arm free - good work by Curtis!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curtis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Curtis trying to hold on to Mendes's head to control him but Mendes postures up.
Curtis is positioning himself well to prevent Mendes advancing to mount. #SUB#
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Curtis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Curtis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Curtis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Curtis has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Mendes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Mendes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Curtis cracks the inside of Mendes's front leg.
Good shot there by Curtis.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mendes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Mendes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Curtis did well to prevent Mendes getting side control.#SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mendes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendes seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Curtis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Curtis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mendes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Curtis sees it coming and defends easily.
Mendes is trying to control the action in half guard but Curtis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura here.
Curtis wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Curtis tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.
Mendes is looking to advance position but Curtis won't allow it. #SUB#
Mendes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Curtis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mendes is thwarting Curtis's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Curtis.
#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.
Curtis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Curtis misses.
Mendes moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Mendes throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendes slips a straight right by Curtis.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curtis can do to turn this around?
Mendes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Curtis defends well and Mendes ends up having to push Curtis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Curtis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendes misses with a double jab
and Curtis counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Curtis.#TD#
Mendes 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.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Guilherme Mendes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Mendes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Mendes.
Mendes fails with the takedown.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis lands with a good body shot.
Curtis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendes.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Curtis misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Mendes counters with a single leg into guard. Curtis didn't expect that. #SUB#
Curtis wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Mendes has taken Curtis's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Curtis has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guilherme Mendes!
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Event:
WPFA XII: Macmacson vs Dan
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Mendes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Mendes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Augusto can't fight it off and eventually Mendes manages to take the fight to the floor. Augusto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendes stays in close to Augusto's body and controls the position.
Mendes pushing down on Augusto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mendes takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendes is cranking Augusto's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Augusto! He's tightened the choke and Augusto is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guilherme Mendes!
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Event:
WPFA 8: Copeland vs Simpson 2
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Mendes throws a body punch but Syndal moves out of range. #CL2#
Mendes clinches up against the cage.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendes.
Syndal gets through Mendes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Syndal lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Syndal is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Syndal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Syndal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Syndal lands a body shot.
Guilherme Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Syndal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Mendes.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses
and Syndal counters with a nice body shot.
Mendes thumps Syndal with a low kick.
Mendes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Syndal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Mendes throws a poor cross that misses
and Syndal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendes thinking. #TD2#
Mendes drives through with a takedown into Syndal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Syndal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Syndal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendes trying to control the position.
Mendes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Syndal has passed into side control.
Mendes prevents Syndal from moving into mount. #T2#
Mendes wants to control but Syndal postures up.
Mendes is trying to improve his position.
Mendes wants to control but Syndal postures up.
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
Syndal gets to mount! Mendes was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mendes wants to hold on but Syndal pushes him away.
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Syndal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mendes misses with a head kick.
Mendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Syndal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Mendes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Syndal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Syndal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB2#
Mendes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Syndal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Syndal has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Syndal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes 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.
Mendes keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Syndal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Syndal prevents Mendes from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syndal won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Syndal from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mendes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Syndal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syndal is keeping the position for now.
Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Syndal. #CUT#
It looks like Guilherme Mendes has been cut.
Syndal staying out of range there.
Mendes shoots and misses
and Syndal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Syndal leaves Mendes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendes wants to counter the offense by Syndal and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Mendes drives through and clinches with Syndal against the cage.
Syndal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Mendes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Syndal working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Syndal.
Syndal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Syndal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndal prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Syndal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mendes takes a shot to the head.
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Syndal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Syndal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syndal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendes on the side of the head.
Syndal slips a jab and a cross from Mendes.
Syndal scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendes should have avoided that one.
Mendes misses with a takedown
and Syndal counters with an inside leg kick.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendes tries to clinch but Syndal moves away
and Syndal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
Mendes moves in looking to clinch but Syndal pushes him off.#TD2#
Mendes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Syndal's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndal keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass. #T2#
Syndal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Syndal wants to hit a switch here but Mendes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Syndal there!
Syndal is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Mendes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Syndal is now in Mendes's guard. A big mistake from Mendes there, giving up the dominant position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick Syndal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Syndal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Syndal!
After winning the bout, Maverick Syndal 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:
Ferocious Fights III
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from Mendes misses.
As Mendes looks to move away, Kakka throws a big counter combo but Mendes just gets out of the way.
Kakka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Mendes closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kakka turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kakka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Kakka tries to score with some ground and pound. Mendes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kakka has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakka wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
Mendes is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Mendes is trying to control Kakka's posture but Kakka avoids it.
Mendes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mendes gets full guard.
Kakka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kakka lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Kakka has control of the leg. #T2#
Mendes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendes is adopting a defensive guard.
Kakka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Kakka is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakka distracts Mendes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 Niudu Kakka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kakka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kakka is looking for a counter combo.
Kakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Mendes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kakka's head backwards.
Mendes is looking to clinch but Kakka is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Mendes instigates a clinch.
Mendes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kakka after a bit of a struggle.
Mendes wants to take the fight to the mat but Kakka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kakka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Niudu Kakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Mendes.
Kakka is trying to force a seperation but Mendes has the dominant position.#TD2#
Kakka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mendes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kakka to the mat. Kakka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kakka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there. #T1#
Mendes pushing down on Kakka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kakka tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mendes has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakka is trying desperately to improve position.
Mendes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Mendes landing strikes from the mount.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Kakka is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mendes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kakka has worked his arm free - good work by Kakka!
You can see the frustration on Kakka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendes has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mendes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kakka to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kakka shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mendes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kakka in his tracks.
Mendes misses with a wild combination.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kakka as he avoids it easily.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Kakka avoids them all with ease.
Mendes shoots in but Kakka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kakka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mendes with a jab.#TD#
Kakka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kakka cracks Mendes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kakka throwing strikes but Mendes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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!
Mendes prevents Kakka from escaping the position.
Kakka tries to bench press Mendes off him but Mendes keeps the position. #T1#
Kakka is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kakka wants to control but Mendes postures up.
Kakka tries to escape but Mendes is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakka scores with a shot to the body.
#SUB2#
Mendes tries for a kimura but Kakka is defending well. #SUB2#
Mendes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Mendes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kakka has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mendes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Mendes is trying to get an arm triangle but Kakka is defending well.
Kakka struggling a bit here.
Guilherme Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes wants to control but Kakka is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Mendes!
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Event:
Ferocious Fights II
Date: Oct 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Aurelius shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mendes is positioning himself well to prevent Aurelius advancing to mount.
Mendes is trying to stand up here but Aurelius is controlling him well.
Mendes wants to control but Aurelius is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Aurelius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendes gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius postures up.
Aurelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Aurelius postures up. #T1#
Aurelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Mendes is pulling down on Aurelius's head to control his posture.
Mendes keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
Mendes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aurelius's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Mendes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aurelius dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Mendes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aurelius.
Aurelius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendes pulls Aurelius in close to prevent any damage.
Aurelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Mendes looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendes, not yet.
Mendes is trying to keep Aurelius in close.
#SUB#
Aurelius drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendes dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Mendes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aurelius is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aurelius has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mendes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aurelius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mendes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aurelius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelius manages to avoid it.
Aurelius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendes fails to land with a series of punches.
Aurelius feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Mendes clinches up against the cage.
Mendes wants a takedown.
#TD#
Aurelius gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Aurelius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aurelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendes working a defensive guard here.
Aurelius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aurelius.
Aurelius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?
Aurelius tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mendes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aurelius is aware though and is defending well.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aurelius's guard. #REVB##T1#
Aurelius keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Aurelius wants to improve his position but instead Mendes has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Aurelius is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Mendes scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Aurelius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendes is pressing down on Aurelius's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aurelius is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Mendes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aurelius is trying to stand back up but Mendes is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aurelius!
Aurelius blocking the ground and pound.
Mendes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mendes misses the target.
Mendes misses with a body punch
and Aurelius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mendes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mendes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mendes gets back to full guard.
Mendes keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
Mendes looking to control.
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aurelius is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes managing to control the position.
Aurelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes is pulling down on Aurelius's head to control his posture.
Mendes keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurelius slips nicely into half guard.
Aurelius throwing shots but Mendes is blocking nicely.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet.
Mendes is doing well to control the position and prevent Aurelius from advancing to side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aurelius is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.
Aurelius is looking to advance position but Mendes won't allow it.
Mendes is pressing down on Aurelius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aurelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aurelius pushes down on Mendes's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Aurelius is working for a submission of some sort.
Mendes manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Aurelius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aurelius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Aurelius!
Marcus Aurelius managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dark Knight Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
WPFA II: Samsonov vs Brown
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
Mendes takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Guilherme Mendes has been cut.
Copeland stops a takedown attempt from Mendes.
Copeland misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendes's brow.
Mendes goes for a takedown attempt but Copeland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Copeland pushes Mendes up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes blocks the elbow strike.
Mendes told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Mendes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Copeland after a bit of a struggle.
Copeland 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.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Mendes.
Mendes wants a takedown.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Mendes misses with a punch on the inside.
Copeland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mendes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Copeland regains guard immediately.
Copeland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Mendes drops back looking for a leg! Copeland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Copeland manages to kick Mendes off! Mendes jumps back into Copeland's guard. #T1#
Mendes landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copeland wants to get back to his feet but Mendes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
Copeland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendes is controlling him.
Copeland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Copeland being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Copeland forces Mendes back against the cage and clinches.
Mendes is trying to drag Copeland to the mat but Copeland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Copeland avoiding damage.
Mendes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copeland pulls his leg out and moves away.
Copeland has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mendes.#TD2#
Mendes looking to score a takedown here. Copeland is defending well but Mendes drives through and ends up in Copeland's guard.#ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Copeland wriggles free and stands up.
Mendes dives in for a single leg takedown but Copeland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendes throws a lazy uppercut
and Copeland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Mendes moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Copeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Mendes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Copeland is trying to maintain a safe position but Mendes gets an underhook and turns Copeland into the cage.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Copeland is trying to maintain a safe position but Mendes gets an underhook and turns Copeland into the cage.
Copeland is looking to control Mendes's arms but Mendes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Copeland has his back to the cage.
Mendes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copeland pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mendes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Copeland is defending well.
Mendes lands with a right to the head.
Copeland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendes.
#TD2#
Copeland is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mendes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Copeland to the mat. Copeland regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Copeland wants to stand and escape but Mendes is having none of it. #T4#
Mendes wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving.
Mendes won't allow Copeland to get back to his feet.
Mendes is pushing down on Copeland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Copeland is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Mendes 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.
#SUB2#
Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Copeland defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Mendes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Copeland drives through and clinches with Mendes against the cage.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mendes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mendes avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mendes blocks the elbow strike.
Mendes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Mendes.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Mendes 's eye.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Copeland is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mendes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Mendes blocks with his arms.
Mendes goes for a takedown attempt but Copeland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Copeland swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Mendes closes the distance and pushes Copeland back into the cage.#T1#
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland trying to stall but Mendes improves his position.
Copeland prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Copeland.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Copeland stalling in the clinch but Mendes improves position.
Mendes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Copeland wants to stall.
Mendes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Copeland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mendes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Copeland after a bit of a struggle.
Mendes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Copeland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Travis Copeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Copeland misses with a knee strike.
Mendes wants a takedown.
Copeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Copeland misses with a knee strike.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
#T2##TD2#
Mendes lands a takedown into guard.
Copeland wants to get back to his feet but Mendes passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Copeland is trying to stand up here but Mendes is controlling him well.
Copeland trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendes lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Copeland looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Copeland pushes Mendes off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Copeland clinches up with Mendes and pushes him back against the cage.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Mendes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Copeland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Copeland.#TD2#
Mendes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Copeland can't fight it off and eventually Mendes manages to take the fight to the floor. Copeland looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendes is standing up over Copeland. Copeland looks to escape but Mendes dives into side control.
#REVR#
Copeland wants to get back to his feet but Mendes drags him back down.
Copeland tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Copeland's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mendes scoring with strikes but Copeland is staying in there.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Copeland wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Copeland is trying to stand but he's just given Mendes his back.#SUB2#
Copeland fending off the submission attempt from Mendes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mendes working for a choke but Copeland is defending well. #SUB2#
Mendes working for a choke but Copeland is defending well. #SUB2#
Mendes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Copeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Mendes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mendes tries for a takedown but Copeland circles away easily
and Copeland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guilherme Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Copeland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Copeland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mendes is keeping busy.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Mendes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Copeland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mendes lands with a hook. Copeland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Mendes clinches. #T1#
Copeland tries a body shot but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Mendes.
Mendes blocks a body shot from Copeland.
Mendes wants a takedown.
Copeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendes avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland lands a knee to the head.
Mendes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Copeland is defending well.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Mendes blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mendes blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Mendes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Mendes blocks with his arms.
Mendes wants a takedown but no success here.
Mendes has Copeland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Copeland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendes's brow. #T2#
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Copeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copeland with a knee to the head.
Mendes wants to take the fight to the mat but Copeland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Copeland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Copeland is working Mendes over against the cage.
Mendes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copeland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mendes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD2#
Mendes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Copeland regains guard.
#ES#
Copeland has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mendes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Copeland lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendes's head.
Mendes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Copeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Copeland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3##CL2#
Mendes clinches up against the cage.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mendes looking for a takedown.
Mendes wants a takedown.
Mendes lands with a right to the head.
Copeland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mendes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendes takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mendes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mendes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Copeland landing knees to the head.
Copeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mendes wants a takedown but no success here.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Mendes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Mendes blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mendes goes for a takedown attempt but Copeland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Copeland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Copeland is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Copeland clinches.
Mendes avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Mendes is working for takedown but Copeland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mendes is trying to drag Copeland to the mat but Copeland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendes lands with a short shot to the head.
Guilherme Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Travis Copeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendes lands a hook that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Copeland, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Copeland!
Travis Copeland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 4859 p4p, 467 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 1995 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Pretender kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mendes (0) vs (4) Lee
Lee trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendes, who protects the arm well.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hands Factory ($750/Month), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes is not content to let Lee control the position.
Mendes gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Mendes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes is controlling Lee's posture.
Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Mendes is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control here.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Mendes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee is fighting to break Mendes's control of his arms but Mendes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Mendes looking to control.
Lee pushing down on Mendes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendes trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (7) Lee
Mendes prevents Lee from taking his back.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mendes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Lee avoids the attempt from Mendes to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lee wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Mendes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Lee trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (10) Lee
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mendes is holding on tight.
Lee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mendes has worked his arm free - good work by Mendes!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendes, who protects the arm well.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mendes's legs.
Mendes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lee wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Mendes defending well.
Mendes is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Mendes wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Mendes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mendes tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mendes! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (13) Lee
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee fails to advance to Mendes's back.
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee has hold of Mendes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mendes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mendes wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (16) Lee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 16 to 0.
An out of breath Morrison Lee 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:
ABW 169 Arendse - Osinen
Date: Oct 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mendes instigates a clinch.
A short right from Barrie.
Mendes wants to take the fight to the mat but Barrie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barrie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mendes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barrie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Barrie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barrie manages to end up in side control.
Mendes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barrie is putting a hurting on Mendes here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU2#
Barrie stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barrie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Mendes darts in and clinches Barrie up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mendes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Barrie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mendes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mendes turns into Barrie and is now in his guard.
#T1#
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Barrie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barrie with a nice head shot there.
Barrie with a nice head shot there.
Mendes 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##SUB#
Mendes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barrie is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Mendes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Barrie is looking to escape.#SUB#
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barrie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mendes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barrie is looking to escape.
Mendes is looking to advance position but Barrie won't allow it.
Barrie pushes Mendes off looking to stand but Mendes dives back in and keeps control.
#T3##SUB#
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barrie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mendes tries to pass to full mount but Barrie defends it. #SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mendes is looking for submissions but instead, Barrie has regained full guard.
#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.
Mendes trying to control but Barrie is working from the bottom.
Mendes throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barrie misses with a hook.
Barrie throws a hook but Mendes avoids it easily.
Mendes throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mendes.
Barrie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mendes throws a leg kick
and Barrie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendes wants to clinch.
Barrie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Guilherme Mendes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Barrie lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Guilherme Mendes has been cut.
Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Barrie sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mendes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mendes has his takedown stuffed
and Barrie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendes throws a wild body kick that Barrie sees coming a mile off.
Mendes throws a head kick but Barrie moves out of range.
Barrie misses with a body shot.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt
and Barrie counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrie throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes lands a glancing blow to the side of Barrie's head.
Barrie's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barrie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mendes misses with a takedown
and Barrie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendes shoots and misses
and Barrie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guilherme Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mendes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barrie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barrie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendes looks to throw a body kick
and Barrie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Mendes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barrie to the ground. Mendes is now in Barrie's guard.#ES2#
Barrie is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mendes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mendes looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barrie lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mendes wants to take the fight to the mat but Barrie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendes goes for a takedown attempt but Barrie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barrie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2##CL2#
Barrie closes the distance and pushes Mendes back into the cage.
Barrie tries a body shot but Mendes blocks it.
Barrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Barrie has hold of one of Mendes's legs. Mendes is fighting the takedown attempt but Barrie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barrie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendes being controlled here, momentarily.
Barrie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barrie trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendes trying to control the position here. #SU2#
Barrie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barrie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Barrie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Mendes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barrie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barrie is pushing Mendes's head away, looking to escape. Mendes manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrie keeps working. #SUB#
Mendes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barrie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Barrie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mendes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB#
Barrie wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Mendes has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Barrie taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guilherme Mendes!
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Event:
ABW 161 Arendse - Pspic
Date: Sep 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Osinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mendes slips a jab and a cross from Osinen.
Mendes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Mendes moves into range and clinches up with Osinen.
Osinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendes.
Mendes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osinen's elbow.
Osinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendes is working Osinen over against the cage.
Osinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendes is trying to drag Osinen to the mat but Osinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Osinen misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes tries a body shot but Osinen blocks it.
Osinen can't find room to land a body shot as Mendes controls the action.
Mendes blocks a body shot from Osinen. #TD#
Mendes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Mendes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Osinen, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Mendes landing strikes.
Osinen taking a bit of punishment here - Mendes scoring with strikes.
Osinen taking a bit of punishment here - Mendes scoring with strikes.
Osinen is trying to buck Mendes off.
Mendes working away.
Osinen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Mendes swings around for an armbar but Osinen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mendes's guard.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Osinen controlling him for the moment.
Osinen wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Osinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Mendes has control of Osinen's left arm, preventing Osinen from doing any damage.
Mendes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendes pulls Osinen in close to prevent any damage.
Osinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Osinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Osinen advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Osinen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
Osinen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Osinen in side control, throwing shots but Mendes defends.
Mendes is being controlled here. #T3#
Osinen misses with the ground and pound.
Osinen working away.
Mendes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Osinen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mendes gets back to half guard.
Osinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendes is staying active underneath Osinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Osinen is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.
Mendes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Osinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendes managing to control the position. #SUB#
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendes looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendes, not yet. #SUB#
Mendes is looking for a triangle but Osinen pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Artur Osinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mendes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Mendes scores with a takedown into Osinen's guard.
Osinen keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Osinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes passes into half guard.
Osinen manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes trying to control but Osinen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mendes lands a couple of digs.
Mendes passes Osinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Osinen is trying to escape back to his feet but Mendes uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mendes working the ground and pound.#ES2#
Osinen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Artur Osinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osinen connects with a crisp jab.
Osinen misses with an uppercut. Mendes saw that one coming.
Mendes misses with a lunging right hand
and Osinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Osinen throws a right and a left that Mendes avoids nicely.
Mendes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Osinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Osinen avoids them all with ease.
Osinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Osinen throws a body punch but Mendes moves out of range.
Osinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Osinen tries to move into range but Mendes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Osinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Osinen! But no joy.
Osinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Artur Osinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Osinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mendes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Osinen.
Osinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch but Osinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Osinen.
#T3#
Mendes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artur Osinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Osinen moves out of range.
Osinen misses with a wild body shot.
Osinen ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Osinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Osinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mendes cracks Osinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mendes tries to clinch
and Osinen counters with a head kick.
Osinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Osinen lands a leg kick that knocks Mendes off balance momentarily.
Osinen scores with a hook.#T4#
Osinen misses with a wild body shot.
Mendes is looking to clinch.
Osinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Osinen counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendes scores with a nice strike.
Osinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Mendes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Osinen's half guard.
Osinen has hold of Mendes's hands but Mendes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Mendes seems to be looking for submissions.
Mendes wants to control but Osinen is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendes in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artur Osinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mendes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Osinen.
Osinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osinen misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Mendes forces Osinen back against the cage and clinches.
Mendes goes for a takedown attempt but Osinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Mendes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osinen is looking for a sweep. Mendes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osinen tries to kick Mendes off but Mendes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Guilherme Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendes is nestled in close to Osinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendes drops an elbow to the side of Osinen's head. #T1#
Osinen is staying active underneath Mendes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Osinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Osinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendes drops an elbow to the side of Osinen's head. #ES2#
Osinen has one foot on Mendes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mendes swings for the body but Osinen moves out of range.
Mendes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Osinen slips a straight right by Mendes.
Guilherme Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Mendes
and Osinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendes thinking. #CL#
Mendes has closed the distance and engaged Osinen in a clinch.
Guilherme Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Osinen tries a body shot but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Mendes fails to land.
Osinen working aggressively here.
Osinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Mendes blocking some punches.
Osinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Osinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osinen tries to work over Mendes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Osinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mendes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Osinen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Osinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Mendes gets a clinch. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Osinen.
Osinen tries a body shot but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes throws a head punch that misses.
Osinen stops a takedown attempt from Mendes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mendes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Osinen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Osinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendes lands with a right to the head.
Osinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guilherme Mendes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Osinen lands with a right to the head.
Mendes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendes prevents a body shot from Osinen.
Mendes misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Osinen.
A shot in the inside from Osinen.
Osinen misses with a punch to the body.
Osinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Mendes has a couple of punches blocked by Osinen.
Mendes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mendes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mendes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Osinen lands a right hand.
Osinen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mendes fails to land.
Mendes misses with a punch on the inside.
Osinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mendes swings wildly with an uppercut but Osinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendes working aggressively here.
Osinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Artur Osinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Osinen blocks a body shot from Mendes.
Osinen can't find room to land a body shot as Mendes controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artur Osinen.
I've got Osinen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Artur Osinen!
Our winner, Artur Osinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Atte Savitaipale (ranked 1413 p4p, 169 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 21908 p4p, 0 weight class). Savitaipale kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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; Atte Savitaipale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mendes moves into the clinch.
Mendes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savitaipale (0) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes being controlled here momentarily.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savitaipale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Savitaipale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendes defends well.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Savitaipale holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savitaipale is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savitaipale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savitaipale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes 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.
Mendes passes Savitaipale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is looking to control Mendes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savitaipale avoid being mounted?
Mendes controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendes trying to mount his opponent but Savitaipale defends it.
Savitaipale moves into full guard.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savitaipale is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Savitaipale is keeping the position.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes controlling from the top position.
Savitaipale looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savitaipale is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savitaipale (2) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savitaipale trying to move into half guard but instead Mendes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savitaipale (2) vs (4) Mendes
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
Mendes is pushing down on Savitaipale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savitaipale is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendes is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savitaipale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mendes is keen to just control but Savitaipale is a slippery customer.
Savitaipale wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes controlling the action here.
Mendes wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
Mendes being controlled here momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Savitaipale is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
Savitaipale working a defensive guard here.
Mendes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savitaipale pulls Mendes in to control the position.
Savitaipale can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mendes prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savitaipale trying to control but Mendes postures up.
Mendes is controlling the pace.
Savitaipale trying to control here.
Mendes not doing much here.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
Mendes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Savitaipale is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mendes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Savitaipale's body to avoid the submission. Savitaipale has instead reached around Mendes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Savitaipale arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Atte Savitaipale!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Atte Savitaipale waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 21892 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Attila (ranked 3495 p4p, 0 weight class). Attila is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thunderstruck. Johan Attila 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Johan Attila!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mendes closes the distance and pushes Attila back into the cage.
Mendes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Attila gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Attila stops a takedown attempt from Mendes.
Mendes has Attila pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mendes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Attila tumbling to the mat - Mendes dives into Attila's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (0) Attila
Attila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Attila pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Attila has his hands on Mendes's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attila wants to sweep but no luck.
Attila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mendes trying to control but Attila is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Attila holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Attila is keeping the position.
Attila is pulling down on Mendes's head to control his posture.
Attila is continuing to stall.
Attila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Attila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attila keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
Attila managing to control the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Attila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mendes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (0) Attila
Mendes trying to control the action but Attila is working from the bottom.
Attila tries to buck Mendes off but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Attila, who protects the arm well.
Attila struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control but Attila is keeping him busy.
Mendes working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes controls the position from side control.
Mendes trying to control the position but Attila is working away.
Attila is trying to control Mendes's posture but Mendes avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attila might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Attila manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (5) vs (2) Attila
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Attila passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (5) Attila
Mendes is not content to let Attila control the position.
You can see the frustration on Mendes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Attila is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mendes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Attila wants to free his trapped foot but Mendes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Attila wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes has his hands clasped together around Attila's back. He's all about the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.
Attila seems to be looking for submissions.
Attila works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (8) Attila
Attila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendes is looking to escape.
Mendes prevents Attila from taking his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes regains half guard.
Attila is looking for a kimura here.
Mendes keeping hold of Attila's head, controlling as best he can.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Attila is working away from the top position though.
Attila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Attila wants to free his trapped foot but Mendes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Attila is working away from the top position though.
Attila wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
Attila is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mendes reverses the position - he's now on top in Attila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (7) vs (8) Attila
Attila pulls Mendes in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Attila working a defensive guard here.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Attila keeps moving.
Attila is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
Attila is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes stays in close to Attila's body and controls the position.
Attila trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Mendes is fighting to break Attila's control of his arms but Attila is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Attila keeps moving.
Attila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Attila is keeping the position for now.
Attila is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Attila is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
Attila controlling Mendes's posture.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Attila keeps moving.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Attila is keeping the position for now.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Attila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Attila seems keen to control Mendes's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Attila working a defensive guard but Mendes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (10) vs (8) Attila
Mendes trying to control the action but Attila is working from the bottom.
What's Attila going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Attila struggling a bit here.
Attila has one of Mendes's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Attila struggling a bit here.
Mendes controls the position from side control.
Mendes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Attila can't do much from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the action but Attila is working from the bottom.
Mendes slows the pace down.
Mendes trying to control the action but Attila is working from the bottom.
Mendes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mendes trying to control the position but Attila is working away.
Attila has one of Mendes's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Attila struggling a bit here.
Attila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendes wants to control but Attila is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Mendes stalls from top position.
Attila struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes controls the position from side control.
Attila is holding Mendes down, trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 3
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 22190 p4p, 527 weight class) and John Hetherington (ranked 2540 p4p, 243 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Hetherington!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes darts in and clinches Hetherington up against the ropes.
Hetherington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mendes regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Hetherington
Hetherington preventing the sweep.
Hetherington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hetherington has managed to get both his arms back between Mendes's legs - danger averted.
Mendes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hetherington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hetherington preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendes 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! Hetherington rolls with it to try and escape but Mendes cranks on the arm and Hetherington is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guilherme Mendes! |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 2
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 22155 p4p, 165 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 3346 p4p, 81 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Claudiano rushes Mendes and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mendes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Claudiano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mendes to the mat. Mendes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Claudiano
Claudiano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendes 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.
Mendes pulls Claudiano in close to his closed guard and prevents Claudiano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendes controls Claudiano momentarily but Claudiano frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes controlling Claudiano's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes is pulling down on Claudiano's head to control his posture.
Mendes looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendes, not yet.
Mendes is trying to keep Claudiano in close.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
Mendes is looking to sweep but instead, Claudiano has passed into half guard.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.
Claudiano is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Claudiano 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control here.
Claudiano prevents Mendes from improving his position.
Claudiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendes is looking to control Claudiano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
Claudiano wants to free his trapped foot but Mendes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mendes is trying to control but Claudiano manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (5) Claudiano
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Claudiano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendes is looking to escape.
Mendes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Claudiano has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mendes trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (8) Claudiano
Mendes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mendes wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Mendes wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Mendes tries to hold on but Claudiano pushes him away.
Claudiano tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Mendes reaches up to try and control the position but Claudiano seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mendes rolls and tries to escape and now Claudiano has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (0) vs (11) Claudiano
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano has the hooks in. Mendes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Claudiano trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mendes doesn't escape.
Mendes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Claudiano's guard. Nice work there by Mendes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (11) Claudiano
Mendes 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.
Claudiano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claudiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano looking to control.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Claudiano is retaining full guard.
Claudiano pulls Mendes in to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Claudiano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (13) Claudiano
Mendes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Claudiano passes into half guard.
Mendes is looking to improve his position.
Mendes wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Claudiano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendes wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Mendes tries to roll over but Claudiano keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano slows the pace down in half guard.
Claudiano trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Claudiano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Mendes defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
It looks like Claudiano 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.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard but Claudiano has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (2) vs (16) Claudiano
Mendes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Claudiano trying to control the position but Mendes is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano wins on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
DARE SUB GP FINALE
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1456 p4p, 151 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 22223 p4p, 511 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Salvatore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Reich mir die Hand. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore closes the distance and clinches.
Mendes stops a takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Salvatore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salvatore tries to score a body lock takedown but Mendes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes prevents Salvatore from improving his position.
Mendes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendes in particular looking to stall.
Mendes is looking to advance position but Salvatore won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is trying to maintain the position but Mendes is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendes tries to pass to full mount but Salvatore defends it.
Salvatore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes stays in close to Salvatore's body and controls the position.
Mendes is pushing down on Salvatore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salvatore is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendes is taking a breather. Salvatore 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.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes is thwarting Salvatore's attempts to control the position.
Salvatore tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Mendes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendes is pressing down on Salvatore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvatore is holding on for now.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.
Mendes trying to control the pace.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salvatore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Mendes trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position.
Salvatore is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salvatore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salvatore.
Mendes controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendes controls the pace.
Mendes postures up.
Mendes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Mendes 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.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.
Mendes content to stall in guard here.
Mendes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (5) Mendes
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
Salvatore tries to buck Mendes off but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Mendes controlling the position.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore seems a little lost for a moment, as Mendes dominates the positioning.
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendes staying calm.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is trying to control Mendes's posture but Mendes avoids it.
Salvatore manages to get back to half guard.
Mendes moves into full mount! Salvatore won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (8) Mendes
Mendes controlling his opponent.
It looks like Mendes 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.
Salvatore is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to lock up and control but Mendes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salvatore reaches up to try and control the position but Mendes seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Salvatore rolls and tries to escape and now Mendes has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Salvatore (0) vs (11) Mendes
Salvatore wants to escape the position.
Mendes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Salvatore tries to break free.
Mendes is riding his opponent, not letting Salvatore buck him off.
Salvatore looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Salvatore tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is riding his opponent, not letting Salvatore buck him off.
Mendes trying to control.
Salvatore preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mendes.
Salvatore tries to escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the hands but Mendes won't let him.
Mendes working for the choke.
I really don't envy Salvatore right now.
Mendes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Salvatore has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Mendes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Salvatore tries to escape but Mendes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control but Salvatore is keeping busy.
Mendes not allowing Salvatore to control his hands.
Mendes keeps control of the position easily here as Salvatore tries to buck him off.
Salvatore staying busy and making it hard for Mendes to control.
Mendes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Salvatore's body.
Salvatore 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 Mendes gets his way!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Salvatore do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Salvatore prevents Mendes from getting a body triangle.
Mendes controlling the position well here. Salvatore rolled but Mendes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Salvatore tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (11) Mendes
And that's the end of the fight!
Mendes wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 2ND RD
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 848 p4p, 98 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 22271 p4p, 532 weight class). Pavlov comes into the arena with Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights blaring out of the sound system. Matvey Pavlov 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into Mendes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Mendes
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Mendes looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Mendes
Pavlov tries for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
Mendes controls the position for a moment.
Mendes tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pavlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mendes's legs.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Mendes is working away.
Mendes 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.
Pavlov tries for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
Mendes is holding Pavlov down, trying to stall.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Mendes is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mendes wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Mendes is trying to escape the mount.
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
Mendes has given up his back here. Will Pavlov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Mendes
Pavlov pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendes has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlov's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov 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.
Mendes passes into half guard.
Mendes trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Mendes wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Mendes content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendes has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlov's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendes is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Mendes 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.
Pavlov actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Mendes is controlling the pace.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendes is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Pavlov controlling Mendes's posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendes controls the pace.
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendes passes Pavlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (14) vs (2) Mendes
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov gave a mention to Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
EMP Monday Madness
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 23376 p4p, 689 weight class) and Adam Khabilov (ranked 4499 p4p, 461 weight class). Khabilov has chosen Temple March as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adam Khabilov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes closes the distance and pushes Khabilov back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khabilov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mendes wants the takedown. Khabilov is fighting it off but Mendes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Khabilov's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (0) Khabilov
Mendes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Khabilov looking to control.
Khabilov is looking to sweep but instead, Mendes has passed into half guard.
Khabilov is controlling Mendes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mendes is taking a breather. Khabilov 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mendes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes continues to hold on tight.
Mendes is thwarting Khabilov's attempts to control the position.
Mendes trying to control the pace.
Mendes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Khabilov! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (0) Khabilov
Mendes controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov manages to control the position for a moment.
Mendes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Khabilov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (8) vs (0) Khabilov
Khabilov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mendes off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mendes controlling the position well here. Khabilov rolled but Mendes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mendes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Khabilov for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khabilov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mendes controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes fails to take his opponent's back.
Mendes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov tries to lock up and control but Mendes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes controlling the position easily from mount.
Khabilov working to try and regain half guard.
Mendes controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to take Khabilov's back here but Khabilov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Khabilov can't escape the position.
Khabilov tries to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendes fails to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling from the full mount.
Khabilov tries to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
Mendes controlling from mount.
Mendes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Khabilov is now in Mendes's guard. A big mistake from Mendes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (8) vs (2) Khabilov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khabilov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (10) vs (2) Khabilov
Khabilov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendes 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.
Mendes forces his way into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is looking to control Mendes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khabilov avoid being mounted?
Mendes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendes is looking for a kimura but Khabilov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendes to get the leverage.
Mendes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendes'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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.
Khabilov actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes stalling.
Mendes moves into full mount! Khabilov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (13) vs (2) Khabilov
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Khabilov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Khabilov regains half guard.
Khabilov manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khabilov is trying to hold Mendes in close to prevent damage but Mendes has managed to pass into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Khabilov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mendes trying to mount his opponent but Khabilov defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Khabilov is looking for a sweep. Mendes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mendes takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 23286 p4p, 644 weight class) and David Morrison Jr. (ranked 2459 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison Jr. has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Guilherme Mendes has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Guilherme Mendes seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morrison Jr. shoots in but no luck this time.
Morrison Jr. circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morrison Jr. counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendes is trying to keep Morrison Jr. in close.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes controlling Morrison Jr.'s posture.
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison Jr. is one step ahead there.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison Jr. is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes pulls Morrison Jr. in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison Jr. from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes 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: Mendes (2) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Mendes'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.
Morrison Jr. wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendes is trying to control. Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Mendes seems content to control.
Mendes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morrison Jr.! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
Morrison Jr. tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
Mendes content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
Mendes controlling from mount.
Morrison Jr. is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Morrison Jr. is squirming around nicely.
Morrison Jr. really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
Mendes prevents Morrison Jr. from getting the reversal.
Mendes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendes is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Morrison Jr. is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (8) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to stick to Morrison Jr.'s back but Morrison Jr. is turning into Mendes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mendes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morrison Jr.. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (8) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (10) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison Jr. is retaining full guard.
Mendes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. has control of Mendes's left arm, preventing Mendes from doing any damage.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendes wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him busy.
Mendes stalling.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes not doing much here.
Morrison Jr. looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Morrison Jr. makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison Jr..
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morrison Jr. 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: Mendes (10) vs (6) Morrison Jr.
Mendes wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy.
Mendes is trying to control but Morrison Jr. passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (10) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Mendes sneaks back into half guard.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.
Morrison Jr. seems to be looking for submissions.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison Jr. is working away from the top position though.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes gets full guard.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. passes into half guard.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Mendes defends it.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura but Mendes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison Jr. to get the leverage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes keeping hold of Morrison Jr.'s head, controlling as best he can.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison Jr. is working away from the top position though.
Mendes actively working from the bottom here.
Morrison Jr. wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass to mount but Mendes is defending the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling the position well.
Morrison Jr. is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mendes! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (10) vs (12) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (12) vs (12) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is controlling Mendes's posture.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling from the top position.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Morrison Jr. has locked up a guillotine! Morrison Jr.'s face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mendes is holding on here and Morrison Jr. must be using up a lot of energy. Mendes has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Morrison Jr. gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Morrison Jr.!
Our winner, David Morrison Jr., made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 23033 p4p, 653 weight class) and David Morrison (ranked 2296 p4p, 247 weight class). Morrison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Diary of a Madman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mendes slaps away a takedown attempt from Morrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morrison gets underhooks to prevent Mendes's takedown attempt.
Mendes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mendes (4) vs (0) Morrison
Morrison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mendes's best efforts.
Morrison trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes uses his free foot to push down on Morrison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morrison. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (7) vs (0) Morrison
Morrison doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Morrison tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mendes controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morrison for as long as he can get away with.
Mendes fails to move to back control.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Morrison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
Morrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morrison tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
Morrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendes trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison tries to improve his position but instead Mendes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (10) vs (0) Morrison
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control momentarily.
Morrison is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Morrison tries to break free.
Morrison looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mendes is persistently looking for the submission but Morrison is defending it well.
Mendes is controlling the position but Morrison somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but Morrison defending well.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but Morrison defending well.
Mendes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (13) vs (0) Morrison
Mendes looking to control but Morrison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to lock up and control but Mendes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes controlling from mount.
Morrison gets back to half guard.
Mendes is taking a breather. Morrison 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.
Morrison is staying active underneath Mendes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendes controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is stalling here. Morrison is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mendes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morrison has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mendes (13) vs (4) Morrison
Mendes is letting Morrison control him for a moment.
Morrison trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes tries to improve position but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Morrison politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Morrison prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mendes is trying to improve his position.
Mendes wants to control but Morrison postures up.
Morrison 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 Mendes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mendes is trying to improve his position.
Mendes is trying to control Morrison's posture but Morrison avoids it.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
Mendes is looking to regain half guard here but Morrison keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Morrison is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (13) vs (6) Morrison
Morrison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mendes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morrison controlling his opponent.
Morrison tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendes tries to lock up and control but Morrison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
Mendes stops Morrison from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mendes regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morrison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morrison controlling the action here.
Morrison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morrison wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Morrison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendes is just riding it out for now. Morrison eventually gives up the hold.
Morrison passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (13) vs (9) Morrison
Morrison is looking to work his way around to Mendes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Morrison controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendes tries to lock up and control but Morrison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes regains half guard.
Mendes wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy.
Mendes is staying active underneath Morrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morrison trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison stays in close to Mendes's body and controls the position.
Morrison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes 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: Mendes (15) vs (9) Morrison
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes trying to control from Morrison's half guard. Morrison has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mendes takes the fight on points by 15 to 9. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 766 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 23029 p4p, 643 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu. Predator Burns 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burns gets a clinch.
Burns decides to pull guard.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendes defends it easily.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes forces his way into half guard.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to hold on to Mendes's head to control him but Mendes postures up.
Burns is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.
Mendes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (3) Mendes
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Burns sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Burns is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Guilherme Mendes!
Predator Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'It's ok, i'm home.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 9867 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 5626 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mendes (0) vs (4) Gracie
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mendes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Mendes won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Mendes gets full guard.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie passes Mendes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
My spies in Jako Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mendes sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendes moves into full guard.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (4) Gracie
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Mendes is controlling the position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Well, if Mendes 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Mendes seems content to control.
Mendes prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Mendes is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is in trouble now - Mendes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (8) vs (4) Gracie
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie regains half guard.
Mendes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mendes is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Mendes is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Mendes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendes is controlling the pace.
Gracie won't allow Mendes to pass to mount.
Mendes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.
Mendes controlling the pace.
Mendes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to work for an americana but Gracie has managed to regain full guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendes advances to half guard.
Mendes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracie's thigh. Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendes defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Mendes is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mendes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 4318 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 9846 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Forgiveness. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jack Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Mendes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mendes takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones 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.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Mendes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (3) Mendes
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action.
Jones has given up his back here. Will Mendes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (0) vs (6) Mendes
Jones tries to escape the position.
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mendes's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
It looks like Mendes 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.
Mendes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Will Mendes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Well, with Mendes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jones is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes has good solid back control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mendes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mendes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in bad spot here.
Mendes has got his arm under Jones's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Jones has spun round into Mendes's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (6) Mendes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is fighting to break Mendes's control of his arms but Mendes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mendes 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: Jones (2) vs (8) Mendes
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is staying active underneath Mendes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Mendes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (11) Mendes
Mendes trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendes controlling from the full mount.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendes has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Mendes isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mendes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jones is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (11) Mendes
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes 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: Jones (4) vs (13) Mendes
Mendes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Well,Jones is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendes trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mendes passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Mendes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendes is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the pace.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Mendes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Mendes.
Mendes wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mendes wins on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Walter Disney and Guilherme Mendes. Disney comes to the cage accompanied by My Theme Song. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Walter Disney! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes tries to keep at a distance but Disney has taken the fight into the clinch.
Disney pulls guard successfully.
Mendes controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Disney controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes trying to control but Disney is working from the bottom.
Disney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendes being controlled here momentarily.
Disney wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Disney is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Disney (2) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Disney won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
Disney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Disney slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Disney (5) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Disney (5) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes wants to pass to mount but Disney is defending the position.
Disney is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Disney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes stands and throws Disney's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Disney (5) vs (5) Mendes
Disney is trying to control Mendes's posture but Mendes avoids it.
Disney controls the position for a moment.
Disney tries to improve position but can't.
Mendes trying to control the action but Disney is working from the bottom.
Disney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disney can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendes trying to control the position but Disney is working away.
Mendes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Disney will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mendes trying to control the action but Disney is working from the bottom.
Disney is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Mendes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Disney is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mendes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Disney (9) vs (5) Mendes
You can see the frustration on Mendes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Disney controls the action.
Mendes is trying to break free.
Mendes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Disney is hanging on to Mendes's back as he tries to escape.
Mendes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Disney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mendes rolls, trying to escape but Disney keeps control of the position.
Disney controls the position.
Disney continues to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Disney's guard. Nice work there by Mendes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Disney (9) vs (7) Mendes
Disney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Disney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Disney keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Disney wants to sweep but no luck.
Disney has Mendes pulled in close to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control but Disney is working from the bottom.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Disney is working hard here to advance position.
Disney seems keen to control Mendes's posture.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Disney.
Disney trying to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Disney.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Disney keeps moving.
Disney has control of Mendes's left arm, preventing Mendes from doing any damage.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Disney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Disney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Disney 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.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Disney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Disney (11) vs (7) Mendes
Disney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Disney controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Disney controlling from the top position.
Disney passes Mendes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Disney tries to pass to full mount but Mendes defends it.
Mendes wants to improve his position but Disney is controlling well.
Mendes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Disney looking to pass the guard.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Disney won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Disney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Disney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Disney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes looking to control.
Disney passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Disney (14) vs (7) Mendes
Mendes struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Disney in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mendes is trying to control Disney's posture but Disney avoids it.
Mendes is trying to improve his position.
Disney controls the position.
Mendes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mendes is looking to reverse the position.
Mendes seems a little lost for a moment, as Disney dominates the positioning.
Mendes is trying to get back to half guard.
Disney controls the position.
Mendes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Disney wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Disney taking a breather here.
Mendes is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes prevents Disney from moving into mount.
Mendes tries to improve position but can't.
Mendes prevents Disney from improving position.
Disney 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 Mendes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mendes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Disney controlling the position.
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Mendes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Disney takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Walter Disney is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Walter Disney made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes and Ezekiel Kingston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ezekiel Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mendes closes the distance and clinches.
Kingston gets control of Mendes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kingston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kingston has an active guard here but Mendes has managed to pass into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kingston has eaten all the pies!
Kingston tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Mendes seems content to control.
Kingston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kingston actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kingston actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mendes wants to pass to mount but Kingston is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mendes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mendes wants to control but Kingston is keeping him busy.
Kingston actively working from the bottom here.
Kingston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendes is trying to control. Kingston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendes moves into full mount! Kingston won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (3) vs (0) Kingston
Mendes controlling his opponent.
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.
Mendes'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kingston manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kingston tries to bench press Mendes off him but Mendes keeps the position.
Kingston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mendes wants to control but Kingston is keeping him busy.
Mendes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (6) vs (0) Kingston
Kingston is looking to get to half guard.
Mendes content just to control the position here.
Kingston is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling the position easily from mount.
Kingston can't escape the position.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Kingston slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mendes'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.
Kingston looking for submissions off his back.
Kingston actively working from the bottom here.
Kingston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kingston actively working from the bottom here.
Kingston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
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.
Kingston is in trouble now - Mendes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (9) vs (0) Kingston
Kingston is trying to escape the mount.
Kingston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kingston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (9) vs (2) Kingston
Mendes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (11) vs (2) Kingston
Kingston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendes defends it easily.
Mendes passes Kingston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Kingston is having none of it.
Mendes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kingston looking for submissions off his back.
Kingston actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (14) vs (2) Kingston
Mendes content just to control the position here.
Kingston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kingston tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
Kingston 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.
Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (17) vs (2) Kingston
Mendes has the hooks in. Kingston is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mendes trying to control.
Kingston tries to escape but Mendes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mendes is riding his opponent, not letting Kingston buck him off.
Kingston tries to escape but Mendes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mendes.
Kingston is in bad spot here.
Mendes biding his time, controlling Kingston.
Mendes controlling well, preventing Kingston from escaping the position.
Mendes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kingston rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is controlling the pace.
Kingston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kingston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Mendes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kingston looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (20) vs (2) Kingston
Kingston tries to improve his position but instead Mendes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (23) vs (2) Kingston
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kingston tries to escape the position.
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.
Kingston wants to escape the position.
Mendes is riding his opponent, not letting Kingston buck him off.
Kingston staying busy and making it hard for Mendes to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kingston is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Kingston right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kingston can't escape the position.
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kingston tries to escape the position.
Mendes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mendes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kingston doesn't escape.
Kingston looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mendes.
Kingston is in bad spot here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is still trying to improve position.
Mendes has good solid back control here.
Mendes looking for the choke from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mendes controlling the positon.
Kingston fending off the submission attempt from Mendes.
Kingston is trying to break free.
Kingston tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendes has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendes fails to advance to Kingston's back.
Kingston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kingston regains half guard.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kingston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendes wants to free his trapped foot but Kingston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kingston has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mendes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mendes! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (26) vs (2) Kingston
Kingston looks winded!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling the position.
Kingston is looking to reverse the position.
Kingston keeps trying to improve his position.
Mendes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kingston is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Kingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controls the position.
Mendes wants to control but Kingston is keeping him busy.
Kingston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kingston trying to remain calm as Mendes controls from the top position.
Mendes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kingston for as long as he can get away with.
Mendes trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mendes takes the fight on points by 26 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon McDonald and Guilherme Mendes. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jon McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mendes closes the distance and clinches.
Mendes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McDonald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) Mendes
Mendes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mendes biding his time, controlling McDonald.
McDonald wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
McDonald tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control the position but Mendes manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald staying busy and making it hard for Mendes to control.
McDonald has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
McDonald breaks Mendes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) Mendes
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Mendes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendes controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
Mendes is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Mendes trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Mendes 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 Mendes! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guilherme Mendes! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ezekiel Ithamar and Guilherme Mendes. Ithamar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Guilherme Mendes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ithamar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mendes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ithamar is in Mendes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ithamar (2) vs (0) Mendes
Ithamar postures up.
Ithamar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ithamar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ithamar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendes looking for a guillotine here but Ithamar defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ithamar controls the pace.
Ithamar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes 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: Ithamar (2) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes wants to control but Ithamar is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Mendes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ithamar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ithamar wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Ithamar is having none of it.
Mendes content to control rather than advance.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ithamar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendes wants to free his trapped foot but Ithamar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ithamar tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ithamar is trying to keep Mendes in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ithamar holds on and takes a little breather.
Ithamar working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
Ithamar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is controlling Mendes's posture.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ithamar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ithamar wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Ithamar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ithamar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ithamar wants to improve his position but instead Mendes has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendes prevents Ithamar from improving his position.
Ithamar wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Ithamar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Ithamar is defending well.
Ithamar is controlling Mendes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ithamar is refusing to be controlled, as Mendes sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes is thwarting Ithamar's attempts to control the position.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ithamar keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Ithamar trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Ithamar seems keen to control Mendes's posture.
Ithamar keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Ithamar is pulling down on Mendes's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendes, at least for the moment.
Mendes trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Ithamar wants to hit a switch here but Mendes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ithamar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ithamar (2) vs (5) Mendes
Mendes is looking to work his way around to Ithamar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ithamar tries to improve his position but instead Mendes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ithamar (2) vs (8) Mendes
Mendes keeps control of the position easily here as Ithamar tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Well, with Mendes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ithamar is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mendes wants to control but Ithamar is keeping busy.
What can Ithamar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ithamar trying to control the hands but Mendes won't let him.
Ithamar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mendes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ithamar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mendes wants to control but Ithamar is keeping busy.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Ithamar tries to break free.
Mendes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ithamar wants to escape the position.
Mendes tries to get the hooks in deep but Ithamar pushed the leg off.
Mendes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is trying to break free.
Will Mendes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ithamar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mendes trying to control momentarily.
Ithamar wants to escape the position.
Ithamar just trying to survive but Mendes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mendes tries to keep control of the position but Ithamar is staying busy.
Mendes keeps control of the position easily here as Ithamar tries to buck him off.
Mendes is hanging on to Ithamar's back as he tries to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar staying busy and making it hard for Mendes to control.
Mendes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Ithamar right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ithamar is in bad spot here.
Ithamar staying busy and making it hard for Mendes to control.
Ithamar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ithamar trying to control from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ithamar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ithamar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mendes is keen to just control but Ithamar is a slippery customer.
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ithamar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ithamar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ithamar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ithamar (2) vs (11) Mendes
Ithamar can't escape the position.
Mendes trying to control but Ithamar is having none of it.
Mendes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ithamar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ithamar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ithamar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ithamar (4) vs (11) Mendes
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Ithamar from controlling successfully.
Ithamar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ithamar defends it easily.
Mendes wants to control but Ithamar passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ithamar works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ithamar (7) vs (11) Mendes
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mendes wins on points by 11 to 7.
The defeated Ezekiel Ithamar had this to say: 'So I will not look on them with pity or spare them, but I will bring down on their own heads what they have done.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cyric Saar and Guilherme Mendes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cyric Saar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mendes clinches up with Saar and pushes him back against the cage.
Saar stops a takedown attempt from Mendes.
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Saar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mendes is working for takedown but Saar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cyric Saar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Mendes.
Saar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendes.
Mendes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saar prevents it.
I was talking to Saar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saar has clasped his hands together around Mendes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saar (4) vs (0) Mendes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes stops Saar from passing to mount.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendes tries to bench press Saar off him but Saar keeps the position.
Saar works to advance to full mount. Mendes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saar (6) vs (0) Mendes
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
Saar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mendes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Saar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mendes has worked his arm free - good work by Mendes!
Mendes manages to get back to half guard.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saar (9) vs (0) Mendes
Saar wants to finish this one by submission but Mendes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Saar.
Saar looking to secure an arm triangle but Mendes defends it well.
Mendes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to improve his position.
Saar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saar (12) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
Mendes gets back to half guard.
Mendes manages to get to full guard.
Saar preventing the sweep.
Mendes keeping full guard, as Saar tries to pass.
Mendes pulls Saar in to control the position.
Mendes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saar (12) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes won't allow Saar to sweep him here.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Mendes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mendes escapes and throws Saar's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saar (12) vs (5) Mendes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saar is breathing heavily.
Mendes 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 Saar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Mendes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mendes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Mendes.
Saar is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saar is being controlled here.
Saar is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Saar is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes taking a breather here.
It looks like Mendes 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Saar is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Saar's face as Mendes controls the position.
Saar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mendes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but Saar defending well.
Saar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Saar looking for subs from the bottom but Mendes mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Saar (12) vs (8) Mendes
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
Mendes wants to take his opponent's back but Saar doesn't allow it.
Mendes controlling from the full mount.
Saar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes content just to control the position here.
Mendes takes Saar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Saar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Saar (12) vs (11) Mendes
Saar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mendes.
Mendes has the hooks in. Saar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mendes is hanging on to Saar's back as he tries to escape.
Mendes working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Saar is doing well to defend. Mendes seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Saar is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guilherme Mendes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendes throws a low kick but Blackie moves out of range easily.
Blackie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mendes throws a leg kick #TD#
so Blackie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mendes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackie won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
Blackie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blackie distracts Mendes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackie.
Blackie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blackie looking to sit in guard and control but Mendes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Blackie wants to hit a switch here but Mendes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blackie there!
Mendes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blackie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.
Mendes unloads with some shots from mount but Blackie bucks and avoids them well.
Blackie holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mendes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mendes looking to ground and pound but Blackie is blocking nicely.
Mendes misses with a head shot.
Blackie is looking to get to half guard.
Mendes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Blackie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Mendes 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.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blackie lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#
It looks like Guilherme Mendes has been cut.
Blackie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Blackie postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackie throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Blackie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blackie has Mendes in his guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Blackie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mendes has passed into side control.
Mendes working the ground and pound but Blackie is defending the strikes.
Mendes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mendes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Blackie is trying to control Mendes's posture but Mendes avoids it.
Mendes trying to control the position but Blackie is working away.
Blackie tries to bench press Mendes off him but Mendes keeps the position. #T4#
Mendes tries to score with some ground and pound. Blackie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Blackie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendes misses with the ground and pound.
Mendes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Mendes.
Blackie defending against the ground and pound.
Mendes trying to control the action but Blackie is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackie parries the strikes from Mendes easily there. Mendes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blackie to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guilherme Mendes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Mendes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mendes misses with a low kick.
Mendes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Blackie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blackie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackie landing some decent shots from guard.
Blackie is looking to pass into half guard but Mendes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mendes is in guard.#REVB#
Mendes wants to control from the top but Blackie keeps moving.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackie looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackie, not yet. #SUB#
Mendes is posturing up here but Blackie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mendes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mendes has to tap! Slick submission there by Blackie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nigga Blackie!
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