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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John MaGee (ranked 3265 p4p, 331 weight class) and Ben Warrior (ranked 24382 p4p, 0 weight class). MaGee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cunnilingus. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John MaGee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ben Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Warrior gets tackled into the cage by MaGee. MaGee maintains the clinch.
Warrior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MaGee to keep the fight standing.
MaGee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Warrior uses from the top position.
Warrior stopping the sweep attempt from MaGee.
Warrior looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MaGee has control of Warrior's left arm, preventing Warrior from doing any damage.
MaGee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warrior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MaGee (2) vs (0) Warrior
MaGee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MaGee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Warrior trying to control the position.
Warrior wants to improve his position but instead MaGee has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MaGee is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Warrior is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John MaGee!
During a confident post fight interview, John MaGee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Krank walks into a straight right hand from Warrior.#TD2#
Krank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warrior manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Warrior looking for subs off his back but Krank has passed one foot through into half guard.
Krank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krank slips a nice elbow through Warrior's hands, connecting with Warrior's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Krank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warrior has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Warrior strikes from the bottom but Krank passes into mount!
Warrior is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Krank landing punches.
Warrior taking shots to the head.
Krank scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Krank controlling his opponent. #T2#
Warrior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krank lands a big elbow.
Krank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krank with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Krank is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Warrior is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Krank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Krank scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Warrior darts in and clinches Krank up against the cage.#BC#
Krank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warrior closes the distance but Krank moves to the side #TD#
and Krank counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Warrior! #SUB#
Krank tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Warrior prevents Krank from moving into mount.
Warrior is trying to control Krank's posture but Krank avoids it.
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. #T1#
Krank lands a few punches from side control.
Krank is chipping away with strikes.
Krank slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Warrior.
Krank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krank putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Warrior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krank unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Krank connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krank avoids the attempt from Warrior to control.#T2#
Warrior is trying to reverse the position but instead Krank has taken his back - oops!
Krank controlling from the back.
Krank is punishing Warrior with strikes - can he finish him?!
I would not like to be Warrior right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Warrior rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Krank passes the guard and advances to mount!
Warrior is trying to reverse the position but instead Krank has taken his back - oops!
What can Warrior do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4##SUB#
Krank has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Warrior is defending well but eventually Krank manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Warrior has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Krank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Warrior doesn't manage to clinch there - Krank circles away.
Krank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warrior lands a really nice looking cross but Krank seems unphased.
#TD2#
Krank looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Krank seems content to control.
It looks like Krank 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.
Krank is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krank sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Warrior is pressing down on Krank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krank controlling from the top position.
Krank distracts Warrior with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krank's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Warrior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warrior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krank on the ground.
Krank controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warrior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warrior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krank.
Warrior bucks up and tries to throw Krank off but instead Krank has got his back!
Krank keeps control of the position as Warrior tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3##SUB2#
Krank is working for a rear naked choke. Warrior is not defending it well and Krank has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Warrior refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Warrior's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Krank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Zhirkov swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Warrior on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Zhirkov clinches up against the cage.
Warrior trying to control the position but instead, Zhirkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Warrior into the cage.
Warrior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Warrior tries to pull guard but Zhirkov holds him up against the cage and eventually Warrior drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Zhirkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#
It looks like Khabib Zhirkov has been cut.#CL2#
Zhirkov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Zhirkov pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Zhirkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zhirkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warrior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhirkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Warrior wants to control the position but Zhirkov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Warrior is looking to improve his position.
Zhirkov prevents Warrior from standing back up.
Zhirkov wants to pass the guard but Warrior is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhirkov lands strikes from half guard.#T2##SU2#
Zhirkov stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Zhirkov closes the distance and pushes Warrior back into the cage.
Zhirkov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhirkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warrior pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Warrior is trying to pull guard but Zhirkov has him pressed against the cage.
Zhirkov stops a takedown attempt from Warrior.
#TD2#
Zhirkov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zhirkov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zhirkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warrior manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Zhirkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warrior working a defensive guard but Zhirkov passes into half guard.
Warrior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zhirkov on the ground.
Zhirkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Warrior taking some punishment here, with Zhirkov in his half guard. #SUB#
Warrior actively working from the bottom here.
Zhirkov slips a nice elbow through Warrior's hands, connecting with Warrior's forehead.
Warrior trying to control from the bottom.
Warrior is breathing heavily.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warrior is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhirkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zhirkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Zhirkov 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.
Zhirkov lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhirkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Zhirkov working over Warrior with some ground and pound. Warrior looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Zhirkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Zhirkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Warrior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zhirkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Zhirkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zhirkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Zhirkov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Warrior to his feet.
Zhirkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warrior attempts a counter takedown but Zhirkov avoids it well and moves away.
Zhirkov throws a head kick but Warrior moves out of range.
A big right from Warrior misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warrior throws a lazy right hand but Zhirkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhirkov ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Warrior pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Warrior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Zhirkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Warrior pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zhirkov lands with a nice combination. Warrior backs away looking to recover.
Nice jab there from Warrior.
Warrior works Zhirkov's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Zhirkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zhirkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Warrior working a defensive guard but Zhirkov passes into half guard.
Zhirkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhirkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Zhirkov has control of the leg.
Zhirkov is pressing down on Warrior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warrior is holding on for now.
Zhirkov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Warrior strikes from the bottom but Zhirkov uses the opportunity to move to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warrior is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Zhirkov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Warrior has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zhirkov but great work by Warrior.
Zhirkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhirkov regains half guard.
Zhirkov moves into full guard.
Zhirkov is pulling down on Warrior's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Zhirkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warrior is aware though and is defending well.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Zhirkov is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Zhirkov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Warrior is defending well. Zhirkov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Warrior has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zhirkov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Zhirkov!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Warrior (ranked 7252 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Krank (ranked 7255 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Warrior had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ben Warrior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frank Krank!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Krank shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Warrior is trying to defend but Krank finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Warrior (0) vs (2) Krank
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.
Warrior is looking to control Krank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Warrior avoid being mounted?
Warrior looking for submissions off his back.
Krank moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (0) vs (5) Krank
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank has control of an arm but Warrior manages to advance to Krank's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Warrior (4) vs (5) Krank
Warrior is looking to control Krank but Krank is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Warrior doesn't have the hooks in and Krank manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (4) vs (7) Krank
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Warrior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krank passes Warrior's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Warrior wants to control but Krank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krank 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.
Krank tries to pass to full mount but Warrior defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krank content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krank wants to pass to mount but Warrior is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krank maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Warrior could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Krank has cracked it and Warrior is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Krank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Krank! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jagga Jatt (ranked 6089 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Warrior (ranked 7213 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Warrior has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jagga Jatt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warrior moves in looking to clinch but Jatt pushes him off.
Warrior throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jatt was covering up waiting for the punch and Warrior finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jatt (0) vs (2) Warrior
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Jatt is retaining full guard.
Warrior trying to control but Jatt is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior looking to sit in guard and control but Jatt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jatt (2) vs (2) Warrior
Warrior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warrior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jatt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warrior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jatt has managed to get both his arms back between Warrior's legs - danger averted.
Jatt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warrior on the ground.
Warrior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jatt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jatt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warrior looks winded!
Jatt 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jatt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jatt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warrior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jatt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jatt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jatt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jatt'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.
Jatt preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Warrior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jatt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Warrior being controlled here, momentarily.
Warrior looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jatt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warrior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jatt has managed to get both his arms back between Warrior's legs - danger averted.
Jatt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Warrior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jatt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jatt sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jatt continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Jatt.
Further stalling from Jatt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Warrior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jatt defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Warrior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jatt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warrior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jatt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jatt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Warrior is trying to control the position but Jatt postures up.
Warrior looking for a guillotine here but Jatt defends easily.
Warrior can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jatt controls the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Warrior working for a triangle but Jatt defends it easily.
Jatt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Warrior working for a triangle but Jatt defends it easily.
Jatt stays in close to Warrior's body and controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Jatt is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Warrior looking for a sweep. Not yet Warrior, not yet.
Jatt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Warrior trying to control the position.
Jatt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Warrior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warrior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jatt defends well.
Warrior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Warrior gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Warrior wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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