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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Steel (ranked 21481 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 1094 p4p, 110 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; James Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beltran as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beltran leaves Steel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel tries for a takedown but Beltran circles away easily
and Beltran moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beltran works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Beltran
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beltran is aware though and is defending well.
Beltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beltran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beltran looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beltran trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Beltran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beltran stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Beltran looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran postures up.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Beltran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beltran trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beltran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beltran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping full guard, as Beltran tries to pass.
Beltran 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.
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beltran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beltran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beltran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beltran manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Beltran
Steel wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.
Beltran pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage.
Steel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beltran manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel has Beltran in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Beltran
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beltran defends it easily.
Beltran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel pulls Beltran in close to prevent any damage.
Beltran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beltran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beltran pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Beltran stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Steel 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.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Beltran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (4) Beltran
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Beltran is retaining full guard.
Beltran trying to control the position here.
Beltran keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beltran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beltran keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Beltran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Beltran keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beltran holds on and takes a little breather.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Beltran.
Steel trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Steel won't allow Beltran to sweep him here.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beltran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beltran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (6) Beltran
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beltran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beltran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beltran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beltran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Beltran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beltran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
Beltran pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beltran tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beltran passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (4) vs (9) Beltran
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Beltran wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Beltran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steel tries to lock up and control but Beltran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beltran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel can't escape the position.
Beltran controlling from the full mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel tries to hold on but Beltran pushes him away.
Beltran looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Steel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to hold on but Beltran postures up.
Beltran is working for a guillotine from mount but Steel frees his head quite easily.
Beltran looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beltran controlling the pace for now.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beltran looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beltran wins on points by 9 to 4.
Carlos Beltran spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Drew Sexton (ranked 22128 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Steel (ranked 21948 p4p, 0 weight class). James Steel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Drew Sexton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; James Steel!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sexton clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sexton has picked Steel up - he's going for a ride! Sexton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sexton (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel won't allow Sexton to pass to mount.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sexton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sexton (5) vs (0) Steel
Sexton controlling the position from side mount.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Sexton keeps moving and retains side control.
Sexton taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton continues to stall.
Sexton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel is trying to control Sexton's posture but Sexton avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Steel wants to control but Sexton postures up.
Sexton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton'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.
Steel is trying to control Sexton's posture but Sexton avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sexton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Steel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steel being controlled for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Sexton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel sneaks back into half guard.
Sexton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sexton wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Sexton trying to control the pace.
Sexton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Sexton seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sexton trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Sexton controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Sexton controlling the action here.
Sexton is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Sexton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steel reverses the position - he's now on top in Sexton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sexton (5) vs (2) Steel
Steel wants to pass the guard but Sexton is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel is still trying to improve position.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexton is pulling down on Steel's head to control his posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Sexton.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sexton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sexton is pulling down on Steel's head to control his posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Sexton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sexton (7) vs (2) Steel
Sexton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Sexton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sexton tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sexton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sexton takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oliver Taquses (ranked 2651 p4p, 281 weight class) and James Steel (ranked 23061 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Oliver Taquses! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; James Steel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Taquses closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steel quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taquses (2) vs (0) Steel
Taquses is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel looking for submissions off his back.
Taquses is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel wants to control but Taquses is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses prevents Steel from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wants to control but Taquses is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taquses is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
Taquses will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Still in half guard, Taquses seems content to control.
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taquses has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Taquses content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taquses is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taquses to get the leverage.
Taquses trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Taquses performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taquses is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Taquses 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.
Taquses slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taquses wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taquses is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel wants to improve his position but Taquses is controlling well.
Taquses passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Taquses (5) vs (0) Steel
Taquses wants to finish this one by submission but Steel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Taquses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taquses takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taquses looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Taquses's lack of action.
Taquses is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taquses in particular looking to stall.
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taquses trying to control the pace.
Taquses is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taquses is working for a submission of some sort.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taquses seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taquses has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taquses seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel for as long as he can get away with.
Taquses is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taquses to get the leverage.
Taquses is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking to get back to full guard here but Taquses has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Taquses (8) vs (0) Steel
Taquses wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steel, who protects the arm well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taquses tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Taquses is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taquses wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steel, who protects the arm well.
Taquses working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Taquses working away.
Taquses tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taquses tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taquses has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taquses working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taquses is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taquses wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taquses tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Taquses takes a little break here. Steel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Taquses tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Taquses tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Steel struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Taquses tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to improve his position.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Taquses is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Taquses tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taquses has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taquses looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Taquses working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taquses is working to tighten his grip on Steel's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Steel has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Taquses is really squeezing tight and eventually Steel passes out! Taquses breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Oliver Taquses!
In his post fight interview, Oliver Taquses started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 Ezekiel Kingston and James Steel. On his way into the cage it seems that Ezekiel Kingston has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ezekiel Kingston 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ezekiel Kingston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; James Steel!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kingston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steel has picked Kingston up and slammed him! Kingston can't keep hold of the triangle and Steel manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kingston (0) vs (3) Steel
Kingston is trying to improve his position.
Steel advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kingston (0) vs (5) Steel
Kingston 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.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Kingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Kingston defends the submission attempt.
Kingston actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kingston.
Kingston has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Kingston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kingston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kingston is tightening it up a little... Steel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Steel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Steel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kingston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ezekiel Kingston!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Kingston started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Steel and Yuri Tuksu. 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Tuksu!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tuksu has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Steel tries to pull guard but Tuksu won't allow it.
Tuksu jumps guard and drags Steel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Steel wants to control from the top but Tuksu keeps moving.
Tuksu wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Tuksu working a defensive guard here.
Steel advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuksu is holding on to half guard well.
Tuksu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tuksu! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (0) Tuksu
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuksu tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel is looking to work his way around to Tuksu's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Steel moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Steel (6) vs (0) Tuksu
Tuksu prevents Steel from getting a body triangle.
Steel not allowing Tuksu to control his hands.
Steel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Steel is persistently looking for the submission but Tuksu is defending it well.
I really don't envy Tuksu right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tuksu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Steel looking for the RNC.
Steel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tuksu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tuksu for a finish.
Steel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel has the hooks in. Tuksu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steel has managed to slip his arm under Tuksu's chin. This could be all over... yep, Tuksu is tapping out! Submission win for Steel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Steel! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tristan Lancier and James Steel. Tristan Lancier had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Tristan Lancier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Steel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lancier leaves Steel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel fails with the takedown
and Lancier counters by moving into the clinch.
Steel is trying to pull guard but Lancier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tristan Lancier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Lancier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Steel regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lancier (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lancier should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Steel has tightened it up now! Lancier 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 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Steel! |
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