 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Braylin Timmon (ranked 1600 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyro Costa (ranked 25085 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kyro Costa enters 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Braylin Timmon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kyro Costa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Timmon, which made it look bad.
Timmon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Costa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa.
Timmon clinches up against the cage.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Braylin Timmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyro Costa.
Timmon jumps guard.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa is looking to advance position but Timmon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Timmon (4) vs (0) Costa
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is trying to escape the mount.
Timmon controlling from mount.
Timmon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Timmon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Timmon continues to stall.
Timmon is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon controlling the pace for now.
Costa is trying to reverse the position but instead Timmon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Timmon (7) vs (0) Costa
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.
Timmon controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Costa tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
What can Costa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Timmon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
More hug and hope from Timmon.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Costa can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Timmon controlling the positon.
Costa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Timmon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Costa is trying to break free.
Costa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
I would not like to be Costa right now.
Costa is really stuck here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Timmon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Costa breaks Timmon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Timmon (7) vs (2) Costa
Timmon is pulling down on Costa's head to control his posture.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Timmon holds on and takes a little breather.
Costa wants to control from the top but Timmon keeps moving.
Timmon pulls Costa in close to prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmon is retaining full guard.
Costa keeps trying to improve his position.
Timmon is controlling Costa's posture.
Costa is looking to advance position but Timmon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Timmon (11) vs (2) Costa
Timmon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Costa prevents Timmon from taking his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Timmon controlling from mount.
Timmon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Costa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Timmon (14) vs (2) Costa
What can Costa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Costa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Timmon's guard. Nice work there by Costa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Timmon (14) vs (4) Costa
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmon is pulling down on Costa's head. It's preventing any offense from Costa, at least for the moment.
Timmon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Timmon seems keen to control Costa's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking to advance position but Timmon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Timmon (18) vs (4) Costa
Timmon content just to control the position here.
Costa is controlling an arm, preventing Timmon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Timmon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking to improve his position but Timmon isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timmon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmon takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Our winner, Braylin Timmon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyro Costa (ranked 6908 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulski McBeth (ranked 3344 p4p, 311 weight class). Paulski McBeth is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kyro Costa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Paulski McBeth!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McBeth moves into the clinch.
McBeth has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Costa regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Costa (0) vs (2) McBeth
Costa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McBeth controls the pace.
McBeth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outer Heaven Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McBeth is aware though and is defending well.
McBeth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McBeth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBeth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Costa, not yet.
McBeth is pushing down on Costa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but McBeth has managed to sneak the leg through.
McBeth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (0) vs (5) McBeth
McBeth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McBeth fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBeth controlling the position easily from mount.
Costa is desperately trying to improve his position but McBeth has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBeth controlling his opponent.
McBeth is continuing to stall.
The adventures of McBeth the control monster continue. Boring.
Costa is working to get back to half guard.
Costa has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Costa (0) vs (8) McBeth
What can Costa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McBeth is hanging on to Costa's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from McBeth.
You can see the frustration on Costa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McBeth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Costa.
McBeth looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Costa is controlling McBeth 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Costa (2) vs (8) McBeth
McBeth controlling Costa's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to control from the top but McBeth keeps moving.
McBeth keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
McBeth pulls Costa in to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Costa won't allow McBeth to sweep him here.
McBeth controlling the position.
Let's hope that McBeth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Costa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McBeth is adopting a defensive guard.
Costa forces his way into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Costa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McBeth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McBeth preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McBeth wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. McBeth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McBeth is adopting a defensive guard.
McBeth trying to keep a closed guard but Costa is proving a slippery customer.
McBeth pulls Costa in close to prevent any damage.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costa is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McBeth is adopting a defensive guard.
Costa stopping the sweep attempt from McBeth.
McBeth seems keen to control Costa's posture.
McBeth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Costa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Costa (2) vs (10) McBeth
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McBeth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Costa, not yet.
McBeth passes Costa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McBeth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McBeth works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (2) vs (13) McBeth
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to hold on but McBeth postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBeth looking to control and managing it successfully.
McBeth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McBeth controlling from the full mount.
McBeth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McBeth tries to control but Costa wriggling away.
McBeth manages to capitalize on a mistake by Costa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Costa (2) vs (16) McBeth
I would not like to be Costa right now.
You can see the frustration on Costa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Costa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Costa tries to roll but McBeth sticks to his back.
McBeth trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Costa doesn't escape.
Costa wants to control his opponent's hands but McBeth gets his hands free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McBeth.
Yet more stalling tactics from McBeth.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to roll but McBeth sticks to his back.
McBeth has good solid back control here.
Costa is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBeth controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
McBeth wins on points by 16 to 2. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Blitz (ranked 4180 p4p, 356 weight class) and Kyro Costa (ranked 6879 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyro Costa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; John Blitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kyro Costa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Blitz has Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blitz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Costa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blitz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blitz decides to pull guard.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Blitz is retaining full guard.
Costa trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Blitz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Costa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blitz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Blitz is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitz wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
Blitz is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
Blitz is trying to control but can't.
Blitz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Costa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Costa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blitz (4) vs (0) Costa
Costa wants to escape the position.
Blitz tightening his grip on Costa, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blitz is hanging on to Costa's back as he tries to escape.
Costa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blitz's guard. Nice work there by Costa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blitz (4) vs (2) Costa
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Blitz is retaining full guard.
Costa trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitz 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.
Costa trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Costa postures up.
Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blitz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is adopting a defensive guard.
Costa trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Blitz keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Costa passes Blitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Costa is trying to control. Blitz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blitz wants to get back to full guard.
Costa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blitz trying to control from the bottom.
Costa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Costa wants to work for an arm triangle but Blitz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blitz is doing well to control the position and prevent Costa from advancing to side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is trying to get back to full guard.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Blitz defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa seems to be working for a kimura but Blitz defends the submission attempt.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Blitz defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking for a kimura here.
Blitz is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blitz is trying to control but can't.
Blitz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blitz.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Blitz is keeping the position.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
Blitz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costa has gone for a leg lock! Blitz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Costa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blitz (6) vs (2) Costa
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to sweep here but Blitz controlling him for the moment.
Costa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blitz uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blitz (9) vs (2) Costa
Blitz takes a little break here. Costa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Costa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blitz tries for a kimura but Costa is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Costa manages to get back to half guard.
Blitz seems to be working for a kimura but Costa defends the submission attempt.
Costa wants to get back to full guard.
Blitz trying to pass the guard but Costa defending well.
Costa wants to get back to full guard.
Costa is not content to let Blitz control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to get to full guard but Blitz has control of the leg.
Blitz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Costa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Costa is defending against the submission attempts here by Blitz.
Costa manages to get to full guard.
Blitz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Costa's guard.
Costa is looking to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blitz wants to pass to mount but Costa is defending the position.
Blitz is looking for a kimura but Costa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blitz to get the leverage.
Costa wants to improve his position but Blitz is controlling well.
Blitz wants to control but Costa is keeping him busy.
Costa wants to control but Blitz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blitz trying to control from half guard but Costa is working away.
Costa is trying to maintain the position but Blitz is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Blitz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Costa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Blitz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Blitz! Score +3 for passing guard: Blitz (12) vs (2) Costa
Costa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blitz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blitz (12) vs (6) Costa
Blitz won't enjoy being in this position. Costa looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Blitz is tapping - it's over boys! Costa picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyro Costa!
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pelle Paniikki (ranked 4142 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyro Costa (ranked 6517 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki comes into the arena with N'sync - Bye Bye Bye blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Pelle Paniikki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kyro Costa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paniikki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Costa on his heels. He'll look to pass Costa's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (0) Costa
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but Costa is keeping the position.
Paniikki is working hard here to advance position.
Costa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (2) Costa
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paniikki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (4) vs (2) Costa
Paniikki is pushing down on Costa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but Paniikki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paniikki 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is pressing down on Paniikki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is trying to control the position but Paniikki postures up.
Paniikki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa can't keep his opponent in guard - Paniikki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Costa defends it well.
Paniikki seems to be working for a kimura but Costa defends the submission attempt.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
Costa is defending against the submission attempts here by Paniikki.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Costa manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki preventing the sweep.
Paniikki 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.
Costa wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (4) vs (4) Costa
Paniikki looking for a guillotine here but Costa defends easily.
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paniikki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paniikki working for a triangle but Costa defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (4) vs (7) Costa
Costa moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Paniikki (4) vs (9) Costa
Costa forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Paniikki (4) vs (12) Costa
Costa keeps control of the position as Paniikki tries to break free.
Costa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Costa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Paniikki defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Paniikki wants to escape the position.
Costa trying to control momentarily.
Costa is looking for the choke from the back position but Paniikki is controlling his hands well.
Costa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Paniikki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Costa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Paniikki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Paniikki for a finish.
Costa has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Paniikki! Can he survive? No! He's out! Costa gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyro Costa! |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyro Costa (ranked 6461 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Long (ranked 22060 p4p, 595 weight class). Brandon Long is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyro Costa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brandon Long!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Costa with that takedown attempt.
Long moves into the clinch.
Long has hold of one of Costa's legs. Costa is fighting the takedown attempt but Long gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Costa (0) vs (2) Long
Costa seems keen to control Long's posture.
Costa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Long gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Long is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long stopping the sweep attempt from Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Costa (2) vs (2) Long
Costa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (5) vs (2) Long
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
Costa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Long can't do much from the bottom here.
Costa has hold of Long's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Long seems comfortable defending it but Costa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Long is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Long is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Costa couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyro Costa! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
