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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maatia Supuaga (ranked 3662 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Mantuano (ranked 16942 p4p, 0 weight class). Supuaga comes to the cage accompanied by Wanna Taki Taki. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Maatia Supuaga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Kid Mantuano!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Supuaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Supuaga gets underhooks to prevent Mantuano's takedown attempt.
Supuaga turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Supuaga manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Supuaga (4) vs (0) Mantuano
Supuaga trying to control the action but Mantuano is working from the bottom.
Mantuano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Supuaga off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Supuaga (4) vs (4) Mantuano
Supuaga wants to escape the position.
Supuaga 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.
Mantuano looking for the choke from the back.
Supuaga is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantuano trying to control momentarily.
Supuaga rolls, trying to escape but Mantuano keeps control of the position.
Supuaga preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mantuano.
Supuaga can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantuano looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supuaga 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 Mantuano gets his way!
Mantuano trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Supuaga tries to break free.
Mantuano is looking to control Supuaga but Supuaga is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Supuaga tries to escape but Mantuano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mantuano is persistently looking for the submission but Supuaga is defending it well.
Mantuano is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano tries to get the hooks in deep but Supuaga pushed the leg off.
Supuaga trying to control the hands but Mantuano breaks the grip.
Mantuano looking for the choke but no joy.
Supuaga tries to break free.
Mantuano looking for the RNC.
Mantuano looking to hold on to the position here but Supuaga rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano wants to control from the top but Supuaga keeps moving.
Mantuano is stalling in the full guard.
Supuaga looking for a sweep. Not yet Supuaga, not yet.
Mantuano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Supuaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Supuaga has his hands on Mantuano's head, controlling the position.
Mantuano passes Supuaga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Supuaga is looking to control Mantuano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Supuaga avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Supuaga keeps working.
Mantuano tries to pass to full mount but Supuaga defends it.
Supuaga is trying to control but can't.
Supuaga is refusing to be controlled, as Mantuano sits in half guard.
Supuaga wants to control but Mantuano is keeping busy.
Supuaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Supuaga actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Supuaga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mantuano looking to pass the guard.
Mantuano forces his way into half guard.
Mantuano is trying to control the action in half guard but Supuaga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mantuano passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (4) vs (7) Mantuano
Mantuano looking to secure an arm triangle but Supuaga defends it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano looking to control but Supuaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mantuano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Supuaga haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mantuano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Supuaga is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Supuaga (6) vs (7) Mantuano
Supuaga passes into half guard.
Mantuano actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Mantuano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mantuano tries to roll over but Supuaga keeps him under control.
Mantuano is trying to control but Supuaga manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (9) vs (7) Mantuano
Mantuano gets back to half guard.
Supuaga looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Mantuano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mantuano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Supuaga trying to control the pace.
Supuaga is looking to take a break and control but Mantuano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantuano won't allow Supuaga to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (12) vs (7) Mantuano
Mantuano 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.
Supuaga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mantuano is just riding it out for now. Supuaga eventually gives up the hold.
Mantuano 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.
Mantuano is looking to control Supuaga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantuano avoid being mounted?
Supuaga is taking a breather. Mantuano 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Supuaga escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Supuaga! Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (15) vs (7) Mantuano
Mantuano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mantuano tries to roll over but Supuaga keeps him under control.
Supuaga is trying to control. Mantuano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is looking to control Supuaga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantuano avoid being mounted?
Supuaga trying to control from half guard but Mantuano is working away.
Mantuano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Supuaga tries to pass to full mount but Mantuano defends it.
Mantuano wants to improve his position but Supuaga is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is looking to take a break and control but Mantuano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantuano wants to control but Supuaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Supuaga 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.
Supuaga is looking to take a break and control but Mantuano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantuano tries to get to full guard but Supuaga has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is controlling the pace.
Mantuano trying to hold on to Supuaga's head to control him but Supuaga postures up.
Supuaga trying to advance position but Mantuano counters by regaining guard.
Mantuano 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: Supuaga (15) vs (9) Mantuano
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is trying to control. Supuaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mantuano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Supuaga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mantuano passes into half guard.
Mantuano trying to mount his opponent but Supuaga defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantuano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Supuaga sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supuaga takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Maatia Supuaga is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Maatia Supuaga thanked Blue Moon for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tae Shik Cha (ranked 4167 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Mantuano (ranked 16948 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cha might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Emancipator - When I Go. Tae Shik Cha 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tae Shik Cha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kid Mantuano!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mantuano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mantuano.
Cha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cha has managed to clinch.
Cha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mantuano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cha wants the takedown. Mantuano is fighting it off but Cha persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mantuano's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cha (2) vs (0) Mantuano
Cha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cha looking to pass the guard.
Cha trying to control but Mantuano is working from the bottom.
Cha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mantuano is controlling Cha's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cha wants to pass the guard but Mantuano is keeping the position.
Cha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mantuano on the ground.
Cha is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mantuano has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cha is looking to defend but Mantuano has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cha! Mantuano pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cha taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kid Mantuano! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kid Mantuano (ranked 16848 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Strawberry (ranked 3516 p4p, 379 weight class). Strawberry has chosen Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kid Mantuano has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kid Mantuano seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kid Mantuano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; DJ Strawberry!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strawberry stuffs the takedown.
Strawberry has a takedown stuffed.
Strawberry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mantuano on his heels. He'll look to pass Mantuano's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mantuano (0) vs (2) Strawberry
Mantuano being controlled here, momentarily.
Mantuano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strawberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mantuano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strawberry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mantuano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mantuano has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (2) vs (2) Strawberry
Mantuano has gone for a leg lock! Strawberry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mantuano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (2) vs (4) Strawberry
Mantuano keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Strawberry wants to pass the guard but Mantuano is keeping the position.
Mantuano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (2) vs (7) Strawberry
Mantuano is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mantuano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strawberry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strawberry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mantuano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strawberry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mantuano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Strawberry's best efforts.
Strawberry is keen to just control but Mantuano is a slippery customer.
Strawberry seems to be looking for submissions.
Strawberry is working for a kimura but Mantuano is defending it quite comfortably.
Strawberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mantuano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strawberry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura but Mantuano is defending well.
Strawberry seems to be working for a kimura but Mantuano defends the submission attempt.
Strawberry seems to be working for a kimura but Mantuano defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mantuano keeps working.
Mantuano is looking to control Strawberry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantuano avoid being mounted?
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mantuano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mantuano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strawberry.
Strawberry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantuano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mantuano wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking to pass the guard.
Mantuano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strawberry's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (4) vs (7) Strawberry
Strawberry has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mantuano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Strawberry. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (7) vs (7) Strawberry
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strawberry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mantuano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strawberry keeps working.
Strawberry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (7) vs (9) Strawberry
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mantuano still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mantuano has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mantuano (11) vs (9) Strawberry
Strawberry is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Strawberry's face as Mantuano controls the position.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strawberry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mantuano working away.
Strawberry tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantuano controls the position.
Mantuano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Strawberry gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is looking to improve his position.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura here.
Mantuano is keen to just control but Strawberry is a slippery customer.
Strawberry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mantuano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mantuano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mantuano (11) vs (13) Strawberry
Strawberry is persistently looking for the submission but Mantuano is defending it well.
Mantuano is trying to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking for the choke but no joy.
Mantuano can't escape the position.
Mantuano is working hard here to advance position.
Strawberry looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Mantuano is controlling Strawberry 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (13) vs (13) Strawberry
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strawberry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano passes Strawberry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Strawberry wants to improve his position but Mantuano is controlling well.
Strawberry is trying to control but can't.
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.
Mantuano not doing much here.
Strawberry is defending against the submission attempts here by Mantuano.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strawberry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mantuano pulls his head out easily.
Strawberry gets back to full guard.
Mantuano wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving.
Mantuano stands and throws Strawberry's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (16) vs (13) Strawberry
Strawberry is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mantuano off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mantuano (16) vs (17) Strawberry
Strawberry is persistently looking for the submission but Mantuano is defending it well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano trying to control the position but Strawberry manages to sink in the hooks.
Mantuano is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Strawberry is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mantuano knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mantuano for a finish.
Strawberry working for a choke but Mantuano reverses nicely into Strawberry 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (18) vs (17) Strawberry
Mantuano wants to pass the guard but Strawberry is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano content to stall in guard here.
Mantuano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mantuano looking to pass the guard.
Mantuano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strawberry has his foot on Mantuano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mantuano works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mantuano takes the fight on points by 18 to 17.
In defeat, DJ Strawberry stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kid Mantuano (ranked 16830 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolaus McTaggart (ranked 5929 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kid Mantuano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nicolaus McTaggart!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mantuano is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McTaggart's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mantuano (2) vs (0) McTaggart
McTaggart trying to control here.
McTaggart wants to get back to full guard.
Mantuano is keen to just control but McTaggart is a slippery customer.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura here.
McTaggart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mantuano pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTaggart tries to get to full guard but Mantuano has control of the leg.
McTaggart works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTaggart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantuano defends well.
McTaggart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mantuano trying to control the position from guard on top but McTaggart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTaggart is looking to sweep but instead, Mantuano has passed into half guard.
McTaggart won't allow Mantuano to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mantuano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McTaggart trying to control but Mantuano postures up.
Mantuano moves into full mount! McTaggart won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (5) vs (0) McTaggart
Mantuano prevents McTaggart from getting the reversal.
Mantuano is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McTaggart is surviving well by controlling Mantuano's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano controlling from the full mount.
McTaggart working to try and regain half guard.
Mantuano looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantuano wants to control the pace but McTaggart is squirming around nicely.
McTaggart is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McTaggart is looking to escape.
McTaggart tries to hold on but Mantuano postures up.
Mantuano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McTaggart can't escape the position.
Mantuano avoids the attempt from McTaggart to control.
Mantuano tries to control but McTaggart wriggling away.
McTaggart is controlling an arm, preventing Mantuano from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McTaggart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mantuano controlling from the full mount.
Mantuano is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McTaggart has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McTaggart! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (5) vs (2) McTaggart
McTaggart trying to control but Mantuano is working from the bottom.
McTaggart tries to free his leg and advance position but Mantuano is retaining full guard.
Mantuano has McTaggart pulled in close to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McTaggart is looking to advance position but Mantuano has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mantuano (9) vs (2) McTaggart
Mantuano working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McTaggart prevents Mantuano from taking his back.
Mantuano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McTaggart is looking to escape.
Mantuano controlling from mount.
Mantuano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McTaggart is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McTaggart prevents Mantuano from taking his back.
McTaggart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mantuano has hold of McTaggart's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McTaggart manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mantuano fails to move to back control.
McTaggart is trying to escape the mount.
Mantuano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McTaggart prevents Mantuano from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano wants to finish this one by submission but McTaggart is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mantuano.
McTaggart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mantuano goes for an armbar but McTaggart turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McTaggart. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (9) vs (4) McTaggart
McTaggart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mantuano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McTaggart manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (11) vs (4) McTaggart
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mantuano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McTaggart's guard.
Mantuano is looking to take a break and control but McTaggart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantuano seems to be looking for submissions.
Mantuano is taking a breather. McTaggart 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.
Mantuano'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 ten minutes gone in the round.
McTaggart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mantuano pulls his head out easily.
McTaggart is trying to maintain the position but Mantuano is very close to passing his half guard.
Mantuano is looking to advance position but McTaggart won't allow it.
Mantuano is working for a kimura but McTaggart is defending it quite comfortably.
Mantuano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McTaggart is just riding it out for now. Mantuano eventually gives up the hold.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is looking to take a break and control but McTaggart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McTaggart is looking for a sweep. Mantuano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mantuano controlling the action here.
Mantuano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McTaggart has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano slows the pace down in half guard.
Mantuano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McTaggart! Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (14) vs (4) McTaggart
McTaggart is trying desperately to improve position.
McTaggart is trying to reverse the position but instead Mantuano has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mantuano (17) vs (4) McTaggart
Mantuano looking to break McTaggart's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McTaggart remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mantuano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mantuano working for the choke.
McTaggart manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mantuano's guard. Nice work there by McTaggart.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (17) vs (6) McTaggart
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano keeping full guard, as McTaggart tries to pass.
Mantuano controlling the position.
McTaggart passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (17) vs (9) McTaggart
McTaggart is trying to get an arm triangle but Mantuano is defending well.
Mantuano manages to get back to half guard.
Mantuano preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano continues to stall.
McTaggart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mantuano keeps working.
Mantuano is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McTaggart is looking for a kimura here.
McTaggart is just content to waste time from the top position. Mantuano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McTaggart wants to control from the top but Mantuano keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mantuano takes the fight on points by 17 to 9. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kid Mantuano (ranked 16813 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shukman Gill (ranked 24256 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kid Mantuano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shukman Gill!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mantuano shoots in and bounces Gill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mantuano (2) vs (0) Gill
Mantuano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gill looking for a sweep. Not yet Gill, not yet.
Gill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gill wants to improve his position but instead Mantuano has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura but Gill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mantuano to get the leverage.
Gill won't allow Mantuano to pass to mount.
Mantuano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill actively working from the bottom here.
Gill wants to improve his position but Mantuano is controlling well.
Mantuano seems to be looking for submissions.
Mantuano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gill! Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (5) vs (0) Gill
Gill can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantuano fails to advance to Gill's back.
Mantuano looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano tries to take his opponent's back but Gill turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (5) vs (2) Gill
Gill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gill preventing the sweep.
Mantuano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gill looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gill manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (7) vs (2) Gill
Mantuano is pushing down on Gill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gill is fighting to maintain full guard but Mantuano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mantuano works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (10) vs (2) Gill
Mantuano avoids the attempt from Gill to control.
We've been informed that Gill has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mantuano controlling the position easily from mount.
Gill stops Mantuano from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gill is trying to get back to full guard.
Gill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Mantuano 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.
Mantuano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gill keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mantuano moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (13) vs (2) Gill
Gill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mantuano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mantuano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gill tries to bench press Mantuano off him but Mantuano keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mantuano is trying to work for a kimura but Gill is defending well.
Mantuano trying to control the action but Gill is working from the bottom.
Mantuano works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (16) vs (2) Gill
Mantuano working for a submission but Gill is keeping him at bay.
Gill manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gill is staying active underneath Mantuano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gill is defending against the submission attempts here by Mantuano.
Gill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mantuano is working away from the top position though.
Gill is looking to improve his position.
Mantuano is looking to take a break and control but Gill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gill wants to improve his position but Mantuano is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano wants to work for an arm triangle but Gill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gill tries to get to full guard but Mantuano has control of the leg.
Mantuano stalling.
Gill actively working from the bottom here.
Mantuano controlling the pace.
Mantuano is working for a kimura but Gill is defending it quite comfortably.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gill wants to control but Mantuano passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (19) vs (2) Gill
Gill seems a little lost for a moment, as Mantuano dominates the positioning.
Gill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gill is trying to get back to full guard.
Mantuano wants to control but Gill is keeping him busy.
Gill with the active half guard here but Mantuano passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (22) vs (2) Gill
Mantuano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mantuano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gill is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantuano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mantuano is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gill is trying to escape and Mantuano transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gill is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mantuano! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kid Mantuano! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Rodriguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mantuano sprawls well initially but Rodriguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mantuano to regain full guard.
Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mantuano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mantuano pulls Rodriguez in to control the position.
Rodriguez lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mantuano has his feet on Rodriguez's thighs here. He's pushed Rodriguez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rodriguez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kid Mantuano!
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