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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chuck Cobb and Jay Kulina. Jay Kulina acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Cobb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jay Kulina!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Cobb as Kulina shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kulina or perhaps it was just good defense by Cobb, which made it look bad.
Cobb tries to clinch but Kulina moves out of range.
Kulina drives through and clinches with Cobb against the cage.
Cobb has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kulina uses from the top position.
Kulina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulina is pushing down on Cobb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cobb is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulina has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulina is looking to stall here but Cobb recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulina postures up.
Kulina trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kulina is keen to just control but Cobb is a slippery customer.
Kulina works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cobb (0) vs (3) Kulina
Kulina looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is working for a guillotine from mount but Cobb frees his head quite easily.
Kulina wants to control the pace but Cobb is squirming around nicely.
Kulina avoids the attempt from Cobb to control.
Kulina is looking to work his way around to Cobb's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kulina tries to control but Cobb wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulina jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cobb is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cobb and Kulina has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cobb is trying to control Kulina's posture but Kulina avoids it.
Cobb is letting Kulina control him for a moment.
Cobb gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cobb (0) vs (5) Kulina
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kulina swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cobb is now in Kulina's guard. A big mistake from Kulina there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cobb (2) vs (5) Kulina
Kulina trying to keep a closed guard but Cobb is proving a slippery customer.
Kulina is looking for a triangle but Cobb pushes his legs off easily.
Kulina is trying to control the position but Cobb postures up.
Kulina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cobb looking to sit in guard and control but Kulina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cobb (2) vs (7) Kulina
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kulina trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Kulina must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cobb working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kulina has passed into half guard!
Kulina wants to pass the guard but Cobb is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is controlling the pace.
Kulina seems to be working for a kimura but Cobb defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulina wants to control but Cobb is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is just content to waste time from the top position. Cobb takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kulina trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Kulina is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kulina has gone for a leg lock! Cobb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kulina's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cobb (4) vs (7) Kulina
Cobb trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulina looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulina pulls Cobb in close to prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cobb trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobb tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulina is retaining full guard.
Kulina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kulina working a defensive guard but Cobb passes into half guard.
Cobb slows the pace down in half guard.
Cobb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is refusing to be controlled, as Cobb sits in half guard.
Kulina trying to control from the bottom.
Cobb is keen to just control but Kulina is a slippery customer.
Cobb is really struggling to control Kulina but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kulina is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is staying active underneath Cobb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cobb wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kulina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cobb is working away from the top position though.
Cobb trying to control the action but Kulina is working from the bottom.
Kulina is looking to control Cobb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulina avoid being mounted?
Cobb is looking for a kimura here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is trying to maintain the position but Cobb is very close to passing his half guard.
Kulina regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kulina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cobb forces his way into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is looking to control Cobb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulina avoid being mounted?
Kulina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cobb is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulina keeps working.
Cobb slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulina wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tonin 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.
Tonin prevents Cobb from getting back to his feet.
Cobb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonin on the ground.
Tonin 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.
Tonin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tonin is looking to advance position but Cobb won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonin moves into full mount! Cobb won't be happy about that!
Tonin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
It looks like Tonin 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tonin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Tonin wants to finish this one by submission but Cobb is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tonin.
Tonin punching from mount but Cobb doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tonin fails to move to back control.
Tonin content just to control the position here. #T3#
Tonin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tonin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tonin controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tonin throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Cobb has his hands clasped together but Tonin breaks the hold and Cobb is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tonin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teddy Tonin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Tonin throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cobb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tonin pinned against the cage. Tonin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Tonin 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.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tonin manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Tonin is looking for a kimura but Cobb is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonin to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tonin is controlling the pace.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tonin moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Tonin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cobb is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teddy Tonin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cobb closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rosario did well to prevent Cobb getting side control.#SUB2#
Cobb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cobb tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cobb controlling the action here.
It looks like Cobb 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.#SUB2#
Cobb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosario controlling the position well.
Rosario knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cobb on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Cobb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rosario has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cobb is trying to work for a kimura but Rosario is defending well.
Cobb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rosario wants to get back to his feet.
Cobb performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cobb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cobb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rosario doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cobb.
Rosario is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cobb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cobb's back!#SUB#
Rosario is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cobb breaks Rosario's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Cobb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rosario is keeping the position for now.
Rosario will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cobb 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.
Cobb wants to pass the guard but Rosario is keeping the position.
Rosario trying to control the position.
Cobb wants to pass the guard but Rosario is keeping the position.
Cobb trying to control but Rosario is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rosario wants to sweep here but Cobb controlling him for the moment.
Rosario is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rosario is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cobb is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cobb preventing the sweep.
Rosario can't keep his opponent in guard - Cobb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Cobb 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Cobb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Cobb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rosario on his heels. He'll look to pass Rosario's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosario being controlled here, momentarily.
Cobb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cobb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rosario looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb passes into half guard.
Cobb sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Rosario wants to control but Cobb is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Cobb seems to be working for a kimura but Rosario defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cobb has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rosario defend it? Cobb steps over the head and cranks it - Rosario is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cobb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chuck Cobb!
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