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Event:
CWC 319 - Kuronoa vs Fiso
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 24 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Balkan clinches up with Puto and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Balkan successfully pulls guard.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan managing to control the position. #T1#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather.
Puto 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Puto slips nicely into half guard.
Puto prevents Balkan from improving his position.#T2#
Puto wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well. #SUB#
Puto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Balkan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balkan wants to control but Puto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balkan tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Puto is keen to just control but Balkan is a slippery customer.#T3#
Puto wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
Balkan has his hands clasped together around Puto's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Puto wants to work for an arm triangle but Balkan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Puto 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.
Puto is looking to advance position but Balkan won't allow it. #T4##SUB#
Puto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balkan is just riding it out for now. Puto eventually gives up the hold.
Puto trying to advance position but Balkan counters by regaining guard.
Puto looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Puto is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Puto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T6#
Balkan is trying to keep Puto in close.
Puto wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Puto controlling from the top position.
Puto wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Puto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan controlling Puto's posture.
Puto 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.
Puto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8##SUB#
Puto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Balkan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puto.
Balkan is not content to let Puto control the position.
Balkan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Puto manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (3) vs (0) Balkan#T9#
Puto tries to take Balkan's back but instead Balkan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puto is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Puto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Puto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Balkan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan pulls Puto in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11#
Puto passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (6) vs (0) Balkan
Puto moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Puto (9) vs (0) Balkan#SUB#
Puto looking to break Balkan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Balkan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Puto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Balkan can't escape the position.
Puto wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.#SUB#
Puto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Balkan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Puto is hanging on to Balkan's back as he tries to escape.
#T12##SUB#
Puto looking to break Balkan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Balkan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Puto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Puto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Balkan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Balkan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Puto is persistently looking for the submission but Balkan is defending it well.
Puto trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Puto is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position.
Balkan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13##SUB#
Balkan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Balkan rolls, trying to escape but Puto keeps control of the position.
Puto trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Balkan showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Balkan fending off the submission attempt from Puto. #T14#
Balkan is in bad spot here.
Balkan controlling Puto 's hands. #SUB#
Puto goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Balkan escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (9) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Cajun Puto took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks to the fans for turning up tonight. Get that piece of sh*t out of my cage. If any other fool wants to step into the swampman's den, then go ahead. There is no one on this planet that can beat me. No one!'. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Ottke vs Cruz
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Puto has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Silva Jr has clasped his hands together around Puto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (0) Puto
Puto manages to get back to half guard.
Puto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Puto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Puto actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Puto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto keeping hold of Silva Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Puto wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (0) Puto
Puto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puto is looking to escape. #T2#
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva Jr'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.
Puto gets back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva Jr trying to mount his opponent but Puto defends it.
Silva Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva Jr prevents Puto from improving his position.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Puto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (2) Puto
Silva Jr is pulling down on Puto's head to control his posture.
Puto passes into half guard. #T5#
Puto works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (5) Puto
Silva Jr is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr tries to hold on but Puto postures up.
Puto controlling from mount.
Silva Jr 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Puto stands and throws Silva Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (8) Puto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto tries to advance to mount but Silva Jr denies him.
Puto working away.
Puto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silva Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Puto wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
Silva Jr regains half guard.
Puto stalling away here and it's allowed Silva Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puto wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
Silva Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puto defends it easily.
Puto trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Puto sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Silva Jr doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Puto paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Silva Jr - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 1
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 9 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hozdic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Puto
Hozdic trying to mount his opponent but Puto defends it.
Puto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hozdic passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Puto
Puto struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Hozdic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Puto tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puto wants to control but Hozdic postures up.#T2#
Puto is looking to reverse the position.
Puto struggling a bit here.
Puto tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Hozdic controlling the position.
Puto is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Hozdic trying to control the position but Puto is working away.
Puto regains half guard.
Hozdic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hozdic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hozdic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (5) vs (4) Puto
Puto trying to control.
Puto doesn't have the hooks in and Hozdic manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (7) vs (4) Puto#T4#
Puto looking for a sweep. Not yet Puto, not yet. #SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hozdic passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (10) vs (4) Puto
Hozdic wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Puto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hozdic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.#T5#
Puto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puto trying to control from the bottom.
Hozdic is taking a breather. Puto 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.
Puto wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Hozdic is thwarting Puto's attempts to control the position.#T6##SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Puto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hozdic is taking a breather. Puto 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.
Puto is trying to control but Hozdic manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (13) vs (4) Puto#T7#
Puto wants to control but Hozdic is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Puto tries to improve his position but instead Hozdic has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (16) vs (4) Puto
Puto wants to escape the position.
Puto keeps trying to improve his position.
Hozdic not allowing Puto to control his hands. #T8#
Good control from Hozdic.
Hozdic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Puto for as long as he can get away with.
Puto wants to escape the position.
Hozdic controlling from the back.
Puto wants to escape the position.
Puto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hozdic.
#T9#
Hozdic trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Puto doesn't escape.
Puto tries to roll but Hozdic sticks to his back.
Puto is still trying to improve position.
Puto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Puto is keeping busy.
#T10#
Hozdic keeps control of the position as Puto tries to break free.
#SUB#
Puto won't enjoy being in this position. Hozdic looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Puto is tapping - it's over boys! Hozdic picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dragan Hozdic!
Dragan Hozdic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WVT 20: Puto v Newton
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Newton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Puto's guard.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Puto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newton preventing the sweep.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Puto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Puto manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Puto's guard.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton pushing down on Puto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Puto wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puto has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Puto won't allow Newton to pass to mount.
Puto trying to control but Newton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Newton wants to pass to mount but Puto is defending the position. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puto defends it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Puto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Puto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Puto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Newton grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Newton is trying to roll into a better position but Puto has get a rear naked choke and Newton is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
Post fight, Cajun Puto stared into the camera and said 'Thanks to the fans for turning up tonight. Get that piece of sh*t out of my cage. If any other fool wants to step into the swampman's den, then go ahead. There is no one on this planet that can beat me. No one!'. |
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Event:
WVT 15: Puto v Halo
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
A big left from Puto misses.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
Puto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puto throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
#TD2#
Halo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Puto tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to control the action but Puto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Puto is defending well. #T1#
Puto is letting Halo control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Halo tries for a kimura but Puto is defending well. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Puto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo looking to control but instead Puto has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Puto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Puto wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Puto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Puto wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Puto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Puto wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Puto can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Halo is working for a kimura but Puto is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB2#
Halo 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.
#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but Puto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Puto gets back to full guard.
Halo trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Puto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Halo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Halo controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prana Halo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Halo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puto keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Puto actively working from the bottom here.
Puto trying to control here.
Prana Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Puto is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Halo wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto gets back to full guard.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto is adopting a defensive guard.
Halo is pushing down on Puto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Puto is fighting to maintain full guard but Halo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo is pressing down on Puto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puto is holding on for now.
Puto is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puto keeping hold of Halo's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Puto defends the submission attempt.
Puto is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo prevents Puto from improving his position.#T3#
Halo stalling away here and it's allowed Puto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halo trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puto is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Puto passes Halo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puto passes to side control.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Puto trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Halo is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Halo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Puto connects with a decent elbow.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo stops Puto from passing to mount.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prana Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Halo takes one on the button.#TD2#
Halo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Halo prevents Puto from improving his position.
Puto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto scores with punches and elbows.
Halo breaks Puto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Halo trying to move into half guard but instead Puto has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Halo looking for subs off his back but Puto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Puto wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo trying to hold on to Puto's head to control him but Puto postures up.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puto working Halo over with strikes. #SUB#
Puto is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Puto to get the leverage. #T2#
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puto prevents Halo from improving his position.
Puto is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now. #SUB#
Puto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halo defends it well. #SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions off his back.
Halo tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Puto winds up and cracks Halo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Halo defending well.
Puto wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puto pulls his head out easily.
Halo moves into full guard.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo is trying to hold Puto in close to prevent damage but Puto has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Puto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halo defends it well.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puto stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo 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.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a triangle here but Puto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cajun Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puto trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Puto landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cajun Puto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Prana Halo!
A very excited looking Prana Halo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WVT 10: Ihantala v Puto
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ihantala.
Puto only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD2#
Puto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ihantala tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Puto is in Ihantala's guard.
Ihantala is controlling Puto's posture.
Ihantala keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Ihantala has his hands on Puto's head, controlling the position.
Ihantala keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ihantala's guard. #T1#
Puto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ihantala controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Puto is trying to control the action in half guard but Ihantala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puto is looking to stall here but Ihantala recovers full guard.
Puto looking to pass the guard.
Puto trying to control but Ihantala is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ihantala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ihantala moves into the clinch.
Ihantala misses with a punch to the body.
Puto missing with knees to the body.
Puto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ihantala has a couple of punches blocked by Puto.
Ihantala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ihantala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Puto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puto stalling the fight.
Puto is trying to break the clinch but Ihantala has him pressed against the cage.
Ihantala throws a punch but it's blocked by Puto.
Ihantala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ihantala can't find room to land a body shot as Puto controls the action.
Ihantala misses with a punch on the inside.
Ihantala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puto or not.
Ihantala misses with a punch to the body.
Ihantala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puto can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ihantala.
Ihantala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ihantala tries a body shot but Puto blocks it.
Ihantala scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Ihantala tries a body shot but Puto blocks it.
Ihantala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ihantala misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Ihantala scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Ihantala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ihantala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ihantala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ihantala misses with some punches.
Puto throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ihantala misses with a punch on the inside.
Ihantala misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ihantala. #BC2#
Puto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ihantala throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Puto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tali Ihantala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ihantala connects with a right hand. Puto shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Cajun Puto has been cut.
Ihantala throws an overhand right that lands on Puto's shoulder, as Puto tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tali Ihantala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cajun Puto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ihantala tries a low kick but Puto avoids it.
Ihantala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ihantala does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Puto dives in for a single leg takedown but Ihantala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Puto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Puto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ihantala scores with the left hand. Puto knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puto.
As Puto looks to move away, Ihantala throws a big counter combo but Puto just gets out of the way.
Puto scores with a jab. Ihantala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puto avoids the head kick by Ihantala.
#T1#
Ihantala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ihantala looks to score with a jab to the body but Puto is just out of range.
Ihantala is looking to land body kicks.
Puto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ihantala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ihantala misses with a hook.
Ihantala with a jab.
Ihantala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ihantala lands a right hook to the body.
Ihantala throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Ihantala.#T2#
Puto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ihantala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Puto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ihantala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Putos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ihantala slips a straight right by Puto.
Ihantala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ihantala throws an overhand right that lands on Puto's shoulder, as Puto tries to avoid the shot.
Ihantala lands with a cross.
Ihantala wants to clinch but Puto slips to the side
and Puto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tali Ihantala is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Ihantala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Puto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ihantala.
Ihantala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Puto tries a head kick but it misses.
Puto shoots in for a double leg but Ihantala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ihantala. Puto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ihantala misses with a left hand
and Puto counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Ihantala dips to his left and cracks Puto with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Ihantala.#CUT#That has opened up Cajun Puto's cut even more.#TD2#
Puto shoots in and gets a takedown into Ihantala's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ihantala is pulling down on Puto's head. It's preventing any offense from Puto, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ihantala keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Puto postures up and lands a big shot to Ihantala's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tali Ihantala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cajun Puto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Ihantala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ihantala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Putos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Puto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ihantala defends well and Puto ends up having to push Ihantala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ihantala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD2#
Puto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ihantala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Puto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ihantala is pulling down on Puto's head. It's preventing any offense from Puto, at least for the moment.#T1#
Ihantala trying to control the position.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ihantala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ihantala is trying to control the position but Puto postures up.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Ihantala is retaining full guard.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ihantala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Puto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puto shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a hook but Puto blocks it.
Ihantala throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it.
Puto throws out a counter right but Ihantala avoids it with no problem.
Ihantala just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto throws out a counter right but Ihantala avoids it with no problem.
Puto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihantala.
Ihantala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ihantala misses with a two punch combination.
Puto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Puto misses with a left hand #CL#
and Ihantala counters by clinching up. #T3#
Ihantala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ihantala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#The cut above Cajun Puto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Puto blocks an uppercut.
Ihantala misses with a punch to the body.
Puto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Ihantala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puto prevents a body shot from Ihantala.
Puto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tali Ihantala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajun Puto.
Ihantala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ihantala misses with a punch on the inside.
Puto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puto is trying to break free.
Puto working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Ihantala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ihantala misses with some punches.
Ihantala prevents Puto from breaking the clinch.
Ihantala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ihantala.
#BC#
Ihantala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ihantala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puto sizes up Ihantala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Puto blocks a head kick by Ihantala.
Puto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ihantala misses with a leg kick.
Puto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tali Ihantala clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cajun Puto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Puto throws a leg kick
and Ihantala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puto avoids the head kick by Ihantala.
Puto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Puto walks into a straight right hand from Ihantala.
Ihantala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puto ducks right into an uppercut from Ihantala.
Puto throws out a leg kick but Ihantala moves out of range and Puto only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ihantala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ihantala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ihantala throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Ihantala throws a wild body kick that Puto sees coming a mile off.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ihantala! Puto is out on his feet! Ihantala rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Puto is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Puto is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala retains his super heavyweight title!
Tali Ihantala bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WVT 5: Puto v Smith
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#TD2#
Puto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith is letting Puto control him for a moment.
Puto trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Puto tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Puto in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Smith is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cajun Puto!
As Cajun Puto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks to the fans for turning up tonight. Get that piece of sh*t out of my cage. If any other fool wants to step into the swampman's den, then go ahead. There is no one on this planet that can beat me. No one!'. |
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Event:
WVT 2: Puto v Svyatogor
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Svyatogor misses with a straight right.
Puto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a straight right.
As Svyatogor looks to move away, Puto throws a big counter combo but Svyatogor just gets out of the way.
Svyatogor throws an overhand right that lands on Puto's shoulder, as Puto tries to avoid the shot.
Puto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Svyatogor scores with the left hand. Puto knows he should have avoided that one.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svyatogor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Svyatogor wants it to stay on the feet.
Svyatogor jabs Puto right on the nose. Puto blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor misses the jab.
Puto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
Puto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Puto ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Puto throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Svyatogor checks a leg kick.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dimitri Svyatogor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puto throws an overhand right that lands on Svyatogor's shoulder, as Svyatogor tries to avoid the shot.
Svyatogor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Cajun Puto has been cut.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Puto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svyatogor scores with a decent looking hook.
Puto 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Svyatogor, as that shot connected.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor throws a body shot but no joy.
Svyatogor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svyatogor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puto.
Svyatogor's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svyatogor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Svyatogor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Puto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Svyatogor checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puto. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svyatogor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Svyatogor throws a shot to the body.
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
Puto throws a right and a left that Svyatogor avoids nicely. #T3#
Puto staying out of range there.
Puto slips a straight right by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puto is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Puto.
Svyatogor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svyatogor swings widly with a right hand
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Svyatogor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Svyatogor swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab.
Svyatogor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puto is out of range and Svyatogor settles back down. #T4#
A lazy left from Svyatogor finds it's target.
Svyatogor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svyatogor thinking.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Puto was well out of range.
Puto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svyatogor scores with the left hand. Puto knows he should have avoided that one.
Svyatogor tries to clinch but Puto is having none of it.
Puto throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Puto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Puto saw that one coming.
Svyatogor cracks Puto with an open hand slap.
Puto blocks a jab.
Puto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Puto circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cajun Puto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Puto moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Puto misses the target.
Svyatogor throws an off balance right hand
and Puto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svyatogor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svyatogor throws a leg kick
and Puto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Svyatogor.
Nice defenses there by Puto.
Puto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Puto saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Puto counters with a shoot takedown. Svyatogor fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully. #T1#
Puto is really struggling to control Svyatogor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Svyatogor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Puto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Svyatogor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Puto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Svyatogor wants to control but Puto postures up.
Svyatogor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puto has control of an arm but Svyatogor manages to advance to Puto's back!
Puto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2##SUB2#
Svyatogor goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Puto turns into him and now he's in Svyatogor's guard.
#SUB2#
Svyatogor working for a triangle but Puto defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Svyatogor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Svyatogor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Svyatogor trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svyatogor keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Puto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Svyatogor, who protects the arm well.
Puto working away.
Puto advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Puto has isolated one of Svyatogor's arms. Svyatogor looking to fight him off but Puto twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cajun Puto!
Cajun Puto looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks to the fans for turning up tonight. Get that piece of sh*t out of my cage. If any other fool wants to step into the swampman's den, then go ahead. There is no one on this planet that can beat me. No one!'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 17
Date: Mar 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Tam blocks the leg kick.
Tam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puto works over Tam's head and body with a nice combination.
Tam misses with a wild combination.
Tam tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Tam as he checks the leg kick.
Puto cracks Tam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tam throws a lazy body kick
letting Puto counter with a right hand.
Tam blocks a leg kick.
Tam throws a front kick aimed at Puto's knee but Puto avoids it well.
Tam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Puto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Puto looks to land a combination but Tam avoids it well.
Tam feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Puto blocks a head kick by Tam.
Puto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puto takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Puto tries to sprawl but Tam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tam is pressing down on Puto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puto is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Puto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tam prevents Puto from improving his position.
Puto gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tam trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Puto is controlling Tam's posture.
Tam pushing down on Puto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tam is keen to just control but Puto is a slippery customer.#T2#
Puto is trying to stand.
Puto moves into full guard.
Puto working a defensive guard here.
Tam trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Puto's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puto being controlled here, momentarily.
Puto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tam's guard. #REVR#
Puto wants to pass the guard but Tam is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tam wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Tam is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tam working for a triangle but Puto defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto wants to control from the top but Tam keeps moving.
Tam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tam is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tam trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Puto is trying to keep Tam in close.
Tam trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tam tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tam wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Tam from controlling successfully.
Puto pulls Tam in close to his closed guard and prevents Tam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cajun Puto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tam thows a leg kick but Puto checks it
and Puto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tam tries to score with a low kick but Puto moves his leg out of the way.
Puto avoids the head kick by Tam.
Puto is looking to counter punch.
Puto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tam throws a lazy right hand but Puto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tam misses with a low kick.
Tam throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Cajun Puto has been cut.
Puto throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Puto blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peetu Tam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tam cracks Puto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tam misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Tam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Puto's half guard.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Puto manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Puto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tam is aware though and is defending well.
Puto 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.#SUB#
Puto looking for a guillotine here but Tam defends easily.
#SUB#
Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tam trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB#
Puto has his foot on Tam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tam works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puto is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cajun Puto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tam is looking to sweep but instead, Puto has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Puto is looking for a kimura here.
Puto works his way into side control.
Puto working away.
Tam tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Puto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Puto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Puto grinds an elbow into Tam's temple.
Tam looking for a sweep but Puto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puto trying to control but Tam is having none of it.
Puto landing shots from mount. #T4##SUB#
Puto has control of Tam's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tam regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tam is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Puto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Puto with shots to the head and body - Tam looks very uncomfortable down there.
Puto wants to take Tam's back here but Tam is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tam is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cajun Puto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cajun Puto's cut.
That's time! Puto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Tam misses with a low kick.
Puto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tam can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Tam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puto sprawls well initially but Tam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tam working his ground and pound in the gym.
Puto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puto.
Puto working a defensive guard here.
Puto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tam wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Puto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tam's guard. #REVR#
Puto trying to control but Tam is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto advances to half guard.
Tam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tam keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Puto advances to half guard. #T1#
Puto working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tam's thigh. Tam counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tam is keeping the position for now.
Puto stands and throws Tam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tam is trying to improve his position.
Puto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Puto lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT#It looks like Peetu Tam has been cut.
Tam wants to control but Puto postures up.
Tam is looking to regain half guard here but Puto keeps moving and retains side control.
Tam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Tam tries to get to full guard but Puto has control of the leg.
Puto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Puto controlling his opponent.
Puto'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.
Puto takes Tam's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Tam is in trouble. #SUB#
Tam defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Puto's arms. #SUB#
Puto looking to break Tam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Puto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3##SUB#
Tam has hold of Puto's leg, trying to break free but it's let Puto lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Tam is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Puto throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
Cajun Puto retains his heavyweight title!
Cajun Puto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks to the fans for turning up tonight. Get that piece of sh*t out of my cage. If any other fool wants to step into the swampman's den, then go ahead. There is no one on this planet that can beat me. No one!'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 12: Free Ukraine
Date: Feb 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Puto jabs Torres right on the nose. Torres blinks but takes it well.
Puto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puto scores with a hook to the body. Torres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it.
Puto attempts a counter takedown but Torres avoids it well and moves away.
Puto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto blocks a jab.
Puto is looking for a counter combo.
Puto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torres misses with a hook. Puto ducked under it nicely.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puto was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Torres clinches up with Puto and pushes him back against the ropes.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Puto avoids it by throwing Torres back against the ropes. #BC2#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Torres shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Puto's guard.#T1##SUB#
Puto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.#SUB#
Puto pushes a forearm under Torres's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Torres is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cajun Puto!
As Cajun Puto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks to the fans for turning up tonight. Get that piece of sh*t out of my cage. If any other fool wants to step into the swampman's den, then go ahead. There is no one on this planet that can beat me. No one!'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 8
Date: Jan 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Pimba misses with a looping right.
Pimba swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
Pimba misses with a wild body shot.
Pimba throws a right and a left that Puto avoids nicely.
Pimba throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Puto counters with a single leg into guard. Pimba didn't expect that.
Puto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Puto wants to control from the top but Pimba keeps moving.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Pimba is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Pimba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pimba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puto advances to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Puto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pimba sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Puto is trying to control. Pimba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Puto is trying to work for a kimura but Pimba is defending well.
Pimba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pimba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Puto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Puto passes to full mount!
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pimba takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pimba prevents Puto from taking his back.
Pimba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pimba has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Puto trying to control.#T3##SUB#
Puto is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pimba is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
Cajun Puto retains his heavyweight title!
Cajun Puto made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to the fans for turning up tonight. Get that piece of sh*t out of my cage. If any other fool wants to step into the swampman's den, then go ahead. There is no one on this planet that can beat me. No one!'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 6
Date: Jan 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Beer misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Puto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beer won't be happy with that.
Beer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Puto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Beer is not content to let Puto control the position.
Beer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Beer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto controlling the pace for now.
Beer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T1#
Beer blocking the ground and pound.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Puto is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Puto extends the arm and Beer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cajun Puto!
Cajun Puto is the new heavyweight champion!
Cajun Puto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 5: Champions
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Puto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Railio sprawls well. Railio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Puto gets slowly back to his feet.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Puto counters with a three punch combo that has Railio backing up. Railio nods at Puto to acknowledge the strikes.
Puto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Railio. Puto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Railio defends it well.
Puto slips under a jab from Railio.#T1#
Railio with a hook.
Puto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Puto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puto.
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
A countering left hand to the body from Puto misses.
Puto dives in for a single leg takedown but Railio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Railio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Puto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Railio keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Puto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Railio's head.
Puto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Railio!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puto content just to control the position here.
Railio really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Puto working for a guillotine from mount but Railio is in no mood to give up.
Puto tries to control but Railio wriggling away.
My spies in Monsters Inc inform me that Puto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Railio has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Railio won't enjoy being in this position. Puto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Railio is tapping - it's over boys! Puto picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
Our winner, Cajun Puto, 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Puto moves out of range of the strikes.
Puto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Caesar wants to clinch up but Puto keeps it at a distance.
Puto is looking to counter punch.
Caesar throws the left hand but Puto avoids the punch easily.
Puto throws a jab when Caesar was well out of range.
Caesar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puto.
Caesar scores with a jab. Puto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Caesar.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Caesar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Puto - the referee stops the clock and Caesar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Puto. Caesar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Puto slips a jab and a cross from Caesar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar misses with an uppercut.
Caesar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut there from Caesar.#CUT2#It looks like Cajun Puto has been cut.
Caesar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Puto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Caesar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Caesar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puto working the ground and pound but Caesar is defending the strikes.
Caesar can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Puto is trying to get an arm triangle but Caesar is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Caesar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puto throws an elbow but Caesar slips to the side and avoids it well.
Caesar struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto throws an elbow but Caesar slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Caesar can't do much from the bottom here.
Caesar is looking to reverse the position.
Puto tries to advance to mount but Caesar denies him.
Caesar is holding Puto down, trying to stall.
Puto taking a breather here. #SUB#
Puto tries for a kimura but Caesar is defending well. #SUB#
Puto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Caesar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Puto working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Puto is trying to get an arm triangle but Caesar is defending well.
Puto remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Caesar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Puto.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Puto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Puto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caesar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Caesar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Caesar is trying to get back to full guard.
Caesar trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caesar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Caesar is concentrating on defense, preventing Puto from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cajun Puto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cajun Puto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Caesar throws a hook but Puto avoids it easily.
Puto stuffs the takedown attempt from Caesar. Caesar gets slowly back to his feet.
Puto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Puto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Caesar is looking to control Puto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caesar avoid being mounted?
Puto is trying to control the action in half guard but Caesar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caesar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caesar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Puto is working for a submission of some sort.
Caesar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puto's back!#T1#
Caesar keeps control of the position as Puto tries to break free.
Puto breaks Caesar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Puto wants to control from the top but Caesar keeps moving.
Puto won't allow Caesar to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caesar is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Puto is looking to cinch up a triangle. Caesar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Puto's body to avoid the submission. Puto has instead reached around Caesar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Puto arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cajun Puto!
After winning the bout, Cajun Puto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 286 UK
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Pripyat darts in and clinches Puto up against the cage.#TD#
Pripyat jumps guard and drags Puto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Puto content to stall in guard here.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Puto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Puto looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat wants to control but Puto passes easily into half guard.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Puto is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Pripyat is working away. #T1#
Puto prevents Pripyat from improving his position.#SUB2#
Puto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pripyat could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Puto has cracked it and Pripyat is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Puto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cajun Puto!
During a confident post fight interview, Cajun Puto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 284
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 21 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tormenta has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Puto counters with a single leg into guard. Tormenta didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Tormenta
Tormenta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Puto looking to improve position, pressing down on Tormenta's thigh with his hand. Tormenta seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Puto paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Puto's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Tormenta picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fray Tormenta!
Fray Tormenta thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 280
Date: Nov 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Puto sprawls well. Puto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bok gets slowly back to his feet.
Bok misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Puto counters with a single leg into guard. Bok didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (0) vs (2) Puto
Bok keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass. #SUB#
Bok working for a triangle but Puto defends it easily.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Puto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Puto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away. #SUB2#
Puto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puto.
Puto is pressing down on Bok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bok is holding on for now. #T2#
Bok moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bok working for submissions but it's allowed Puto to get to half guard.
Puto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (0) vs (5) Puto
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Puto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bok is working to get back to half guard.
Bok is controlling an arm, preventing Puto from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3##SUB2#
Puto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Puto goes for an armbar but Bok turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bok. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (5) Puto#SUB2#
Puto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Puto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bok trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Bok pushing down on Puto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Puto is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Puto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bok uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (5) Puto#SUB#
Bok tries for a kimura but Puto is defending well.
Bok slows the pace down. #T5#
Puto struggling a bit here.
Bok wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puto tries to buck Bok off but Bok is having none of it.#T6#
Puto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Puto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto gets back to full guard.
Puto being controlled here, momentarily.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Puto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (5) vs (7) Puto
Bok wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Puto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bok has his hands clasped together around Puto's back. He's all about the action.
Bok wants to control but Puto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puto not doing much here.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Puto moves into full mount! Bok won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (10) Puto
Bok manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Well, if Puto 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.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Bok gets back to full guard.
Bok pulls Puto in close to prevent any damage.
Bok controls Puto momentarily but Puto frees himself. #T9#
Bok 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.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puto content to stall in guard here. #T10##SUB#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puto defends it easily.
Puto advances to half guard.
Bok trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Puto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bok is just riding it out for now. Puto eventually gives up the hold.
Bok tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.#T11#
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok trying to hold on to Puto's head to control him but Puto postures up.
#SUB2#
Puto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puto wants to free his trapped foot but Bok is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well,Bok is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puto trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Puto preventing the sweep.
Bok 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: Bok (7) vs (10) Puto#T13##SUB2#
Puto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Puto trying to control but Bok postures up.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puto defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Bok moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Puto. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (10) vs (10) Puto
Bok has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (12) vs (10) Puto
Puto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Maxim Bok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 273
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pripyat. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Puto (0) vs (4) Pripyat
Puto tries to bench press Pripyat off him but Pripyat keeps the position.
Pripyat takes a little break here. Puto wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Puto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Puto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pripyat's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Pripyat has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Puto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pripyat is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Puto pulls down on the head and he's put Pripyat to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cajun Puto!
Our winner, Cajun Puto, 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. |
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Event:
CWC 267
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Puto has managed to clinch.
Silva Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Puto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Puto is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Puto to the mat. Puto regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Puto
Puto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puto wants to hit a sweep here but Silva Jr passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Puto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Puto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Puto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Puto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Puto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puto is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Puto wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva Jr wants to pass to mount but Puto is defending the position.
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Silva Jr trying to mount his opponent but Puto defends it.
Puto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Puto is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva Jr has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (0) Puto
Puto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Silva Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (10) vs (0) Puto
Silva Jr tries to control but Puto wriggling away.
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva Jr trying to control but Puto is having none of it.
Puto tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Puto keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Puto to control.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Puto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr content just to control the position here. #T8#
Puto is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Puto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Puto is trying to escape the mount.
Puto is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Puto is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Puto to get half guard.
Puto is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva Jr in particular looking to stall.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg. #T10#
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr is stalling here. Puto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Puto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (4) Puto#SUB2#
Puto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva Jr, who protects the arm well.
Silva Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puto tries to advance to mount but Silva Jr denies him. #T11##SUB2#
Puto swings around for an armbar but Silva Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Puto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (12) vs (4) Puto
Silva Jr is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Puto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva Jr has passed into half guard!
Silva Jr trying to control the pace.
Silva Jr passes into side control, despite Puto's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (15) vs (4) Puto#T12#
Puto tries to control but Silva Jr manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (18) vs (4) Puto
Silva Jr is not going to allow Puto to sit and survive in this position.
Silva Jr has the hooks in. Puto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva Jr controlling the position well here. Puto rolled but Silva Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Puto can't escape the position.
Silva Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Puto doesn't escape. #T13#
Puto wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto just trying to survive but Silva Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silva Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Puto tries to buck him off.
Silva Jr keeps control of the position as Puto tries to break free.
Silva Jr gets his hands free as Puto looks to control. #T14#
Silva Jr tries to keep control of the position but Puto is staying busy.
I would not like to be Puto right now.
Puto is trying to break free.
Silva Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Puto is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A very excited looking Rich Silva Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 260
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 5 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hozdic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Puto
Puto controlling Hozdic's posture.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hozdic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Puto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hozdic escapes and throws Puto's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Puto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto struggling a bit here.#T1#
Puto is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto keeps trying to improve his position.
Puto can't do much from the bottom here.
Hozdic controls the position from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Puto tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Puto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hozdic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Puto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Puto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Puto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Puto wants to get back to full guard.
Hozdic trying to mount his opponent but Puto defends it.
Puto tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Puto wants to get back to full guard but Hozdic has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Puto
Puto is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Hozdic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puto tries to control the position but Hozdic now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (11) vs (0) Puto
I really don't envy Puto right now.
Puto turns into Hozdic and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (11) vs (2) Puto
Hozdic wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment.
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Puto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Puto preventing the sweep.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto postures up.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
Hozdic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Puto is pushing down on Hozdic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hozdic is fighting to maintain full guard but Puto has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Puto is just content to waste time from the top position. Hozdic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Puto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Puto looking to sit in guard and control but Hozdic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (13) vs (2) Puto
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Puto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hozdic is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Puto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hozdic uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (16) vs (2) Puto
Puto is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Puto is still trying to improve position.
Puto can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Puto is looking to reverse the position.
Hozdic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Puto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Puto is looking to reverse the position.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puto keeps working.
Puto is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Hozdic wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Hozdic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Puto can't do much from the bottom here.
Hozdic controls the position from side control.#T10#
Puto struggling a bit here.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puto keeps working.
Puto is trying to get back to half guard.
Hozdic controlling from side mount. #T11#
Puto tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Puto is looking to regain half guard here but Hozdic keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Puto tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Hozdic staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Puto regains half guard.
Well, if Hozdic 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.
Puto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hozdic has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (19) vs (2) Puto
Puto is desperately trying to improve his position but Hozdic has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Puto is trying to reverse the position but instead Hozdic has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (22) vs (2) Puto
Hozdic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Puto is in bad spot here.
#T14#
Hozdic trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Puto doesn't escape.
Puto is trying to break free.
Puto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hozdic's guard. Nice work there by Puto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (22) vs (4) Puto
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
Hozdic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
Dragan Hozdic retains his heavyweight title!
Dragan Hozdic gave a mention to HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
OWGP CHAMPIONSHIPS
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 10 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Puto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ribbler quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (0) vs (2) Puto
Ribbler's coaches at Fenrir MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Puto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribbler! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (0) vs (5) Puto
Puto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ribbler is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Puto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ribbler is now in Puto's guard. A big mistake from Puto there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (5) Puto#SUB2#
Puto is looking for a triangle but Ribbler pushes his legs off easily.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Puto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribbler defends well.
Puto looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Puto working for submissions but it's allowed Ribbler to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.
Puto gets full guard.#SUB2#
Puto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribbler is aware though and is defending well.
Ribbler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Ribbler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puto 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.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribbler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (7) Puto
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Puto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribbler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (4) vs (7) Puto#T3#
Puto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribbler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (7) vs (7) Puto
Puto is trying to work for a sweep but Ribbler has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (9) vs (7) Puto
Ribbler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Puto is trying desperately to improve position.
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Puto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (12) vs (7) Puto
Puto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Puto breaks Ribbler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (12) vs (9) Puto
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribbler holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Ribbler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puto controls the pace.
Puto wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Puto is looking to pass into half guard but Ribbler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ribbler is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (14) vs (9) Puto#SUB2#
Puto looking for subs off his back but Ribbler has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T5#
Puto is looking for a sweep. Ribbler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribbler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puto wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puto wants to get back to full guard but Ribbler has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (17) vs (9) Puto
Ribbler content just to control the position here.
Puto can't escape the position.
#T6#
Puto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puto is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribbler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (20) vs (9) Puto
You can see the frustration on Puto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ribbler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Puto is really stuck here.
Puto turns into Ribbler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (20) vs (11) Puto
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Puto is just content to waste time from the top position. Ribbler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Puto is looking to advance position but Ribbler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (24) vs (11) Puto
Puto gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Puto actively working from the bottom here.
Puto wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
#T8#
Puto trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (27) vs (11) Puto
Puto can't escape the position.
Puto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (27) vs (13) Puto
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Puto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puto looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Puto wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (27) vs (16) Puto
Ribbler wants to control but Puto postures up.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Puto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Puto advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (27) vs (18) Puto
Puto looking to control but Ribbler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Ribbler has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Puto's lack of action.
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribbler tries to get to full guard but Puto has control of the leg.
Puto trying to mount his opponent but Ribbler defends it.
Puto trying to advance position but Ribbler counters by regaining guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribbler holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Puto wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
Puto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribbler is trying to control but can't.
Puto not doing much here.
Ribbler tries to get to full guard but Puto has control of the leg. #T12#
Puto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Well,Ribbler is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Puto is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribbler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puto wants to pass to mount but Ribbler is defending the position. #T13##SUB2#
Puto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribbler is just riding it out for now. Puto eventually gives up the hold.
Ribbler is controlling Puto's trapped leg to prevent Puto from advancing to side control.
Puto working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribbler's thigh. Ribbler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Puto trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom. #T14#
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Ribbler is pulling down on Puto's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribbler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (29) vs (18) Puto
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribbler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (29) vs (20) Puto
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 29 to 20.
Ibbe Ribbler is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ibbe Ribbler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
OWGP Final Four
Date: Aug 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 26 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puto's waist but Puto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparxx off to one side.
Puto slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparxx, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Puto has managed to clinch.
Sparxx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Puto after a bit of a struggle.
Cajun Puto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx is pressed up against the cage. Puto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparxx down to the mat. Sparxx avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puto as he jumps to the side.
Puto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Puto closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Puto drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sparxx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparxx has managed to get both his arms back between Puto's legs - danger averted.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Puto looking for a guillotine here but Sparxx defends easily.
#T1##SUB#
Sparxx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Sparxx 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. #SUB#
Puto working for a triangle but Sparxx defends it easily.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Puto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparxx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Puto looking for a sweep. Not yet Puto, not yet.
Puto is pulling down on Sparxx's head to control his posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Puto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparxx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Puto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Puto is trying to hold Sparxx in close to prevent damage but Sparxx has managed to pass into half guard.
Puto wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Puto won't allow it. #SUB#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Sparxx trying to control from half guard but Puto is working away.
Sparxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Puto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparxx pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.
Sparxx prevents Puto from improving his position.
Puto is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puto avoid being mounted?
Sparxx passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (0) vs (3) Sparxx
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Puto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Puto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Puto is working from the bottom.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Puto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puto.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Puto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sparxx uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (0) vs (6) Sparxx#T7#
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Puto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Puto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Puto tries to buck Sparxx off but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puto keeps working.
Puto is looking to reverse the position.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Puto is working away. #SUB2#
Sparxx goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Puto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sparxx but great work by Puto. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (4) vs (6) Sparxx#SUB#
Puto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sparxx rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Puto's guard! Nice work there by Sparxx! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (4) vs (8) Sparxx#SUB#
Puto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.#T9#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Puto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sparxx is sitting in close to Puto's body. Puto has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sparxx is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sparxx is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Puto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cajun Puto!
During a confident post fight interview, Cajun Puto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
OWGP RD 3
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cubbedge instigates a clinch.
Cubbedge 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.#TD#
Cubbedge gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Puto
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Puto defending well.
Puto is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Puto gets full guard.#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Puto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Puto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cubbedge doesn't defend quickly enough and Puto has managed to lock this one up! Can Cubbedge escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Puto on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cajun Puto!
An out of breath Cajun Puto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
OWGP Sweet 16
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hirsch looking to score a takedown here. Puto is defending well but Hirsch drives through and ends up in Puto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Puto
Hirsch advances to half guard.
Puto is staying active underneath Hirsch, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Puto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily.
Hirsch trying to control the action but Puto is working from the bottom.
Puto wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hirsch uses his free foot to push down on Puto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Puto. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Puto#T1#
Puto is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (8) vs (0) Puto
Puto rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
Hirsch seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hirsch biding his time, looking for the opening.
Puto tries to escape the position.
Puto keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Hirsch controlling from the back.
Hirsch tries to get the hooks in deep but Puto pushed the leg off.
Puto tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
Hirsch really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Puto.
Puto is really stuck here.
#T3#
I would not like to be Puto right now.
Hirsch is trying to stick to Puto's back but Puto is turning into Hirsch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hirsch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Puto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (8) vs (2) Puto
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
Puto is pushing down on Hirsch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hirsch is fighting to maintain full guard but Puto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Puto wants to pass to mount but Hirsch is defending the position. #SUB2#
Puto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch keeping hold of Puto's head, controlling as best he can.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Puto is trying to work for a kimura but Hirsch is defending well.
#T5#
Puto works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (5) Puto
Hirsch wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hirsch is looking to escape.
Hirsch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but Hirsch doesn't allow it.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Puto postures up.#T6#
Hirsch is trying desperately to improve position.
Puto is looking to work his way around to Hirsch's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Puto wants to take Hirsch's back here but Hirsch is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hirsch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puto looking to control but Hirsch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hirsch tries to lock up and control but Puto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Hirsch is desperately trying to improve his position but Puto has a good base and remains in mount.
Hirsch has given up his back. Will we see Puto going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (8) vs (8) Puto
Hirsch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hirsch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Puto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hirsch is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Hirsch preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Puto. #SUB2#
Puto looking for the choke but no joy. #T8#
Hirsch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hirsch wants to control but Puto is having none of it.#SUB2#
Puto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hirsch has worked his arm free - good work by Hirsch!
#SUB2#
Puto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Puto politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Puto prefers to stall for the moment though.#T9#
Hirsch is looking for a sweep.
Hirsch prevents Puto from improving position. #SUB2#
Puto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hirsch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hirsch tries to bench press Puto off him but Puto keeps the position.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working.
Hirsch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T10#
Hirsch is staying active underneath Puto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hirsch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puto is working away from the top position though.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Puto is just content to waste time from the top position. Hirsch takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Puto trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Puto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (11) Puto
Hirsch trying his best to control but Puto has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (8) vs (13) Puto
Hirsch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Puto controlling the position easily from mount.
Hirsch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hirsch is concentrating on defense, preventing Puto from advancing position.
Puto is looking to pass Hirsch's guard but actually Hirsch recovers to full guard. #T12#
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (10) vs (13) Puto#SUB#
Hirsch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hirsch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Puto looking to control.
#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (10) vs (15) Puto
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puto is one step ahead there.
Puto wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Hirsch can't keep his opponent in guard - Puto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hirsch keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hirsch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (14) vs (15) Puto
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Puto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hirsch fails to move to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto wins on points by 15 to 14.
A very excited looking Cajun Puto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 239
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Archer is looking to clinch but Puto is avoiding it.
#CL#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Puto jumps guard and drags Archer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Puto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.#SUB2#
Puto working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Archer won't allow Puto to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puto trying to control the position.
Archer trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Puto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Archer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Archer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Puto is looking to cinch up a triangle. Archer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Puto's body to avoid the submission. Puto has instead reached around Archer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Puto arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cajun Puto!
Cajun Puto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stark fails with the takedown.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Puto sprawls well. Puto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Puto shoots in looking for a takedown. Stark tries to sprawl out of it but Puto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stark feints and as Puto raises his hands in defense, Stark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (0) vs (2) Stark#T1##SUB2#
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Puto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has Puto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (2) Stark#SUB2#
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stark is tightening it up a little... Puto has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Puto reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Puto taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Stark! |
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Event:
CACC 194: Jiurgite vs Kakuto 2
Date: May 02, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tormenta moves into the clinch successfully.
Tormenta is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Puto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tormenta wants to take the fight to the mat but Puto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tormenta wants a takedown.
Cajun Puto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fray Tormenta.#TD2#
Tormenta has Puto pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tormenta pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Puto tumbling to the mat - Tormenta dives into Puto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (0) vs (2) Tormenta
Puto wants to sweep here but Tormenta controlling him for the moment.
Puto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tormenta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tormenta looking to control.
Tormenta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Tormenta pulls Puto in close to his closed guard and prevents Puto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Tormenta is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tormenta's guard.
Tormenta wants to get back to full guard.
Tormenta is holding on to half guard well.
Tormenta tries to get to full guard but Puto has control of the leg.
Tormenta wants to control but Puto is keeping busy.
Puto trying to mount his opponent but Tormenta defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Puto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Tormenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tormenta keeps working. #T3#
Tormenta tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Puto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tormenta! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (2) Tormenta
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tormenta is looking to escape.
Puto wants to take Tormenta's back but he can't do it this time.
Tormenta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tormenta wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Tormenta is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Tormenta regains half guard.
Puto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (8) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta tries to hold on but Puto postures up.#SUB#
Puto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Puto controlling from the full mount.
Puto trying to control but Tormenta is having none of it. #SUB#
Tormenta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Puto. #T5##SUB#
Puto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Puto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tormenta is surviving well by controlling Puto's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Puto looking for a guillotine from mount but Tormenta is having none of it.
Tormenta tries to reverse the position but Puto maintains control.
Tormenta tries to lock up and control but Puto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Tormenta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Puto. #T6#
Puto tries to control but Tormenta wriggling away.
Tormenta tries to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Puto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tormenta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puto fails to move to back control.
Tormenta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tormenta keeps trying to improve his position.#T7##SUB#
Puto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tormenta is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tormenta and Puto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tormenta struggling a bit here.
Tormenta is trying to get back to half guard.
Tormenta gets back to half guard.
Tormenta trying to control from the bottom.
Puto works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (11) vs (2) Tormenta#T8#
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Tormenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tormenta prevents Puto from improving position.
Tormenta is looking for a sweep.
Tormenta struggling a bit here.
Puto tries to move to full mount but Tormenta actually manages to regain half guard.
Tormenta wants to control but Puto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puto is keen to just control but Tormenta is a slippery customer.#T9#
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Tormenta defends it.
Tormenta controlling the position for now.
Tormenta is refusing to be controlled, as Puto sits in half guard.
Puto is just content to waste time from the top position. Tormenta takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Puto wants to control from the top but Tormenta keeps moving. #T10#
Tormenta is pulling down on Puto's head. It's preventing any offense from Puto, at least for the moment.
Tormenta keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Puto won't allow Tormenta to sweep him here.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Tormenta is retaining full guard.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Tormenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puto trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom. #T11#
Tormenta wants to sweep but no luck.
Puto forces his way into half guard.
Tormenta trying to hold on to Puto's head to control him but Puto postures up.
Puto wants to control but Tormenta is keeping him busy.
Tormenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tormenta wants to control but Puto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tormenta gets back to full guard.
Puto postures up.
Tormenta is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Tormenta is keeping the position.
Tormenta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tormenta, not yet.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tormenta is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Puto stopping the sweep attempt from Tormenta.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Tormenta is retaining full guard.
Puto wants to control from the top but Tormenta keeps moving.
Tormenta wants to hit a sweep here but Puto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tormenta there! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (14) vs (2) Tormenta
Puto is looking to work his way around to Tormenta's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
Tormenta tries to reverse the position but Puto maintains control.#SUB#
Puto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tormenta turns into him and now he's in Puto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (14) vs (4) Tormenta#SUB#
Puto is looking for a triangle but Tormenta pushes his legs off easily.
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puto is trying to get back to full guard.
Puto works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Our winner, Cajun Puto, 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. |
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Event:
CACC 188: Arias vs Cole
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fortier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (0) vs (2) Fortier
We've been hearing good reports from Puto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Puto trying to control but Fortier postures up.
Fortier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Puto has his foot on Fortier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fortier works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Puto is looking for a triangle but Fortier pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Puto looking for a guillotine here but Fortier defends easily.
#T1#
Fortier pushing down on Puto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Puto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puto manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Puto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fortier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Fortier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Puto trying to control the position.
#T2#
Puto can't keep his opponent in guard - Fortier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fortier prevents Puto from improving his position.#SUB2#
Fortier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Fortier is looking for submissions but instead, Puto has regained full guard.
#SUB#
Puto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Puto trying to keep a closed guard but Fortier is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Puto working for a triangle but Fortier defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Fortier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fortier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fortier tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Puto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fortier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fortier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puto 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: Puto (2) vs (2) Fortier#SUB#
Puto is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Fortier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Fortier trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (2) Fortier
Fortier is looking to get to half guard.
Fortier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Puto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fortier! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (8) vs (2) Fortier
Fortier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puto is looking to work his way around to Fortier's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fortier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T5#
Fortier has given up his back here. Will Puto look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (11) vs (2) Fortier#SUB#
Puto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fortier tries to roll but Puto sticks to his back.
Fortier trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Puto tightening his grip on Fortier, looking for the choke.
Fortier just trying to survive but Puto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Puto keeps control of the position as Fortier tries to break free.
#T6#
Puto trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Fortier fending off the submission attempt from Puto.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fortier wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Fortier is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fortier is in bad spot here.
#T7#
Fortier staying busy and making it hard for Puto to control.
Puto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fortier trying to control the action but Puto just sinks the hooks in.
Fortier can't escape the position.
Fortier keeps trying to improve his position.
Fortier trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fortier can't escape the position.
Fortier just trying to survive but Puto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fortier is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Puto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Puto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Fortier is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Puto struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Puto is persistently looking for the submission but Fortier is defending it well.
#SUB#
Fortier defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Puto's arms.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fortier turns into Puto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (11) vs (4) Fortier#T9#
Puto keeping full guard, as Fortier tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fortier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Puto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Puto has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (13) vs (4) Fortier#SUB2#
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puto defends well.
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fortier's guard.
Puto is looking to advance position but Fortier won't allow it.
Fortier wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
#T10#
Fortier gets full guard.
Puto looking to pass the guard.
Puto wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Fortier is trying to control the position but Puto postures up.
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fortier's guard.
Puto wants to free his trapped foot but Fortier is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Fortier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puto is looking to advance position but Fortier won't allow it. #T11##SUB2#
Fortier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puto pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Puto 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.
Fortier is looking to improve his position.
Fortier won't allow Puto to pass to mount.
Fortier wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Fortier moves into full guard.
Puto wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Puto pushing down on Fortier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fortier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fortier gets back to full guard.
Puto trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Fortier looking for subs off his back but Puto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fortier wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Puto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fortier is trying to maintain the position but Puto is very close to passing his half guard.
Puto wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Puto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fortier is just riding it out for now. Puto eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortier keeps working.
Puto prevents Fortier from improving his position.
Fortier gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Fortier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puto defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto won't allow Fortier to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A very excited looking Cajun Puto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 179: Ty vs Patterson
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Puto moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Puto jumps into guard, dragging Morgan to the mat.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan is looking to pass into half guard but Puto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Puto is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Puto postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully. #T1#
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Puto trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
Morgan is trying to improve his position.
Puto 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.
Morgan struggling a bit here.#T2#
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. #SUB#
Puto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Puto keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Puto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Puto has latched onto it... Big trouble! Puto pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Morgan is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Puto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cajun Puto!
Our winner, Cajun Puto, 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. |
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Event:
CACC 171: Alopodis vs Gatsby
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puto has a takedown stuffed.
Coe shoots in for a double leg but Puto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Puto tries to counter with a takedown but Coe is quick to defend against it.
Coe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puto's waist but Puto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coe off to one side.
Coe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coe shoots in but Puto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Puto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cajun Puto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Allan Coe.
Coe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Puto tries to avoid it but Coe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Puto to the ground. Puto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Puto 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.
Coe with a poor takedown #TD#
and Puto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Coe! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Puto (4) vs (0) Coe
Coe regains half guard.#SUB#
Puto wants to work for an arm triangle but Coe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Puto is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Puto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coe has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Coe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Coe trying to control but Puto postures up.
Coe tries to get to full guard but Puto has control of the leg.
Coe moves into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Puto preventing the sweep. #T2#
Puto wants to pass the guard but Coe is keeping the position.
Coe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (4) vs (2) Coe#SUB#
Puto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Coe stacks Puto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Coe! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (4) vs (5) Coe
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coe trying to control the action but Puto is working from the bottom.
Puto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Coe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Puto is defending against the submission attempts here by Coe.
#T3##SUB2#
Coe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Puto sees it coming and defends easily.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Puto is defending against the submission attempts here by Coe.
Puto is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Puto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coe pulls his head out easily.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
Puto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Coe 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.
#SUB#
Puto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Coe wants to work for an arm triangle but Puto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Puto won't allow Coe to pass to mount. #T5#
Puto is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.
Coe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Puto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puto.
Puto pulls Coe in close to his closed guard and prevents Coe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB#
Puto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coe defends it easily.
Coe stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
Coe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (4) vs (8) Coe#SUB2#
Coe tries for a kimura but Puto is defending well. #SUB2#
Coe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Coe is trying to get an arm triangle but Puto is defending well. #T7#
Puto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coe off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (8) vs (8) Coe#SUB#
Puto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Coe tries to break free.
Coe keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Puto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Coe is in bad spot here.
Coe is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Puto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Coe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Puto is not going to allow Coe to sit and survive in this position. #T8##SUB#
Coe 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 Puto gets his way!
Puto keeps control of the position as Coe tries to break free.
#SUB#
Puto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Coe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Coe prevents Puto from taking his back.#SUB#
Puto is working for a guillotine from mount but Coe frees his head quite easily.
#T9#
Coe regains half guard.
Coe won't allow Puto to pass to mount.
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Coe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Coe reverses the position - he's now on top in Puto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (8) vs (10) Coe
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Coe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Puto looking for a sweep. Not yet Puto, not yet. #SUB#
Puto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coe defends well.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Puto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coe defends well.#T11#
Coe trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Coe controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Puto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coe defends well.#SUB#
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard. #T12#
Puto keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Puto is looking to sweep but instead, Coe has passed into half guard.
Coe trying to pass the guard but Puto defending well.
Coe is trying to control the action in half guard but Puto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coe prevents Puto from improving his position.
Coe is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Puto trying to control but Coe postures up.
Coe is trying to control the action in half guard but Puto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13##SUB2#
Coe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Puto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puto.
Puto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there.
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (10) vs (10) Coe#SUB#
Puto 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. #SUB2#
Coe looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Puto is defending well. Coe quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Puto has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Coe celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Allan Coe!
David Allan Coe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 163: Morrison vs Pavlov 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Puto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Puto is trying to trip Gelfen. He has hold of a leg but Gelfen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Puto persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Gelfen
Puto wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving.
Puto 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 Gelfen holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Puto drops back looking for a leg! Gelfen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gelfen manages to kick Puto off! Puto jumps back into Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Puto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gelfen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Puto has Gelfen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in King's Cross MMA inform me that Gelfen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Puto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gelfen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura but Puto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gelfen to get the leverage.
Puto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Monsters BJJ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gelfen uses his free foot to push down on Puto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Puto. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (2) vs (5) Gelfen
Gelfen wants to control the pace but Puto is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Puto is looking to get to half guard.
Gelfen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puto has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (2) vs (8) Gelfen
Puto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gelfen wants to pass to mount but Puto is defending the position.
Gelfen wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gelfen tries to pass to full mount but Puto defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puto trying to control from the bottom.
Gelfen is trying to control. Puto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura but Puto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gelfen to get the leverage.
Puto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puto.#SUB#
Puto looking for a triangle here. Gelfen is fighting it but it looks tight! Puto pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gelfen is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cajun Puto!
A victorious Cajun Puto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Canseco defends it nicely.
Canseco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Canseco looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Puto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canseco swivels and escapes.
Puto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cajun Puto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Canseco gets caught flat footed, as Puto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Canseco is wriggling around but Puto manages to pass to half guard.
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.#REVB#
Puto controlling the pace. #SUB#
Puto is trying to work for a kimura but Canseco is defending well.
Puto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Puto is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB#
Puto wants to work for an arm triangle but Canseco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Puto 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.
Puto passes to full mount!
Puto controlling the position easily from mount.
Puto takes Canseco 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Canseco is in trouble.
Puto biding his time, controlling Canseco . #SUB#
Canseco is trying to defend against the choke here but Puto has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Puto Tightens the hold and Canseco taps out furiously! Puto displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
An out of breath Cajun Puto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jose Canseco had this to say: 'Fucking CTE'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Two did well to prevent Puto getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Two can do anything to dispel that myth.
Two looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Puto moves into full mount! Two won't be happy about that!
Puto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Puto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Puto working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Two turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Puto off and cradles Two's limp body as Puto celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Cajun Puto!
Cajun Puto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Puto avoids a punch combination nicely.
RocknRolla swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
RocknRolla misses the jab.
Puto tries to counter with a takedown but RocknRolla is quick to defend against it.
RocknRolla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
RocknRolla connects with a body shot that sends Puto's belly button to the back.
Puto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
RocknRolla is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
RocknRolla throws a right and a left that Puto avoids nicely. #TD#
Puto dives in and scores a takedown into RocknRolla's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RocknRolla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
RocknRolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
RocknRolla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Puto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
RocknRolla keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Puto 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed RocknRolla's guard.
RocknRolla wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
Puto is pressing down on RocknRolla's thigh, looking to free his foot. RocknRolla is holding on for now.
Puto is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puto is keen to just control but RocknRolla is a slippery customer.
RocknRolla is controlling Puto's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Puto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so RocknRolla is just riding it out for now. Puto eventually gives up the hold.
Puto stalling away here and it's allowed RocknRolla to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
RocknRolla pulls Puto in to control the position. #T3#
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but RocknRolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Puto fails to land the takedown.
RocknRolla is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cajun Puto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Puto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Puto passes RocknRolla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Puto is trying to control. RocknRolla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
RocknRolla wants to get back to his feet.
Puto wants to pass to mount but RocknRolla is defending the position. #SUB#
Puto is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Well, if Puto 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.
Puto passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cajun Puto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
RocknRolla stuffs the takedown attempt from Puto. Puto gets slowly back to his feet.
RocknRolla throws a right hand that Puto ducks under and follows up with a left that Puto also avoids with ease.
Puto checks a low kick from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Puto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Puto with a lazy takedown attempt
and RocknRolla counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by RocknRolla.
RocknRolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puto manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by RocknRolla there.#CUT2#
It looks like Cajun Puto has been cut.#TD#
Puto scores with a takedown into RocknRolla's guard.
Puto wants to control from the top but RocknRolla keeps moving.
RocknRolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puto is looking to pass into half guard but RocknRolla pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now RocknRolla is in guard.#REVB##T1#
Puto has RocknRolla pulled in close to control his posture.
RocknRolla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Puto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Puto trying to control the action but RocknRolla is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puto stalling.
Puto prevents RocknRolla from improving his position.
Puto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Puto controlling his opponent.
Puto tries to control but RocknRolla wriggling away. #T3#
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as RocknRolla is looking to escape.
Puto controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Puto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… RocknRolla is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by RocknRolla and Puto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Puto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Puto slows the pace down.
RocknRolla is not content to let Puto control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The RocknRolla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cajun Puto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Puto. #TD#
Puto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but RocknRolla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
RocknRolla preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Puto seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RocknRolla moves into full guard.
#T1#
Puto looking to pass the guard.
Puto trying to control but RocknRolla is working from the bottom.
RocknRolla can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puto controls the pace.
RocknRolla wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment.
Puto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Puto is pushing down on RocknRolla's leg trying to pass to half guard. RocknRolla is fighting to maintain full guard but Puto has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Puto uses his free foot to push down on RocknRolla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for RocknRolla.
Puto takes RocknRolla's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, RocknRolla is in trouble.
RocknRolla looking very determined here, making life difficult for Puto.
Cajun Puto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Puto looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Puto looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
RocknRolla looking very determined here, making life difficult for Puto.
RocknRolla tries to roll but Puto sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Puto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Puto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB#
RocknRolla defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Puto's arms. #SUB#
Puto is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! RocknRolla is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
Cajun Puto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Puto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Puto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Puto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Two!
Puto controlling from the full mount.
Two really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Puto takes Two's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Two is in trouble. #SUB#
Puto working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Two is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Puto has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Two taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
Cajun Puto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 20906 p4p, 192 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 22352 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Puto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Puto clinches.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Jackson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Puto is trying to keep an underhook but Jackson manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Puto
Puto manages to get to full guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Puto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Puto
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Puto preventing the sweep.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
Puto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (2) Puto
Puto keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Puto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Puto is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (4) Puto
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto looking to improve position, pressing down on Jackson's thigh with his hand. Jackson seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Puto paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Puto's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Jackson picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrano Jackson!
A very excited looking Tyrano Jackson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CACC 73
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2880 p4p, 278 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 22219 p4p, 511 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puto instigates a clinch.
Lima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lima pulls guard effortlessly.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rio Fight Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Puto defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (3) Puto
Lima tries to control but Puto manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (6) Puto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Lima tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I would not like to be Lima right now.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A lull in the action here.
Well, with Puto on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lima is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Puto biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lima tries to break free.
Lima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lima can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control the hands but Puto breaks the grip.
Lima prevents Puto from getting a body triangle.
Lima wants to escape the position.
Lima trying to control the hands but Puto won't let him.
Lima is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lima can't escape the position.
Lima manages to reverse the position and now he's in Puto's guard. Nice work there by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (6) Puto
Lima wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Lima wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Lima controlling from the top position.
Puto controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto pulls Lima in to control the position.
Lima drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Puto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lima has Puto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (8) Puto
Puto postures up.
Lima looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Puto has picked Lima up and slammed him! Lima can't keep hold of the triangle and Puto manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (11) Puto
Lima struggling a bit here.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Puto easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (2) vs (13) Puto
Puto trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima is trying desperately to improve position.
Puto tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Lima has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (2) vs (16) Puto
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control the position but Puto manages to sink in the hooks.
Puto trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lima trying to control the hands but Puto breaks the grip.
Good control from Puto.
Puto is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Puto is hanging on to Lima's back as he tries to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lima has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Puto has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lima taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Puto doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
A relieved looking Cajun Puto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 65
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 20963 p4p, 460 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 3878 p4p, 342 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naga-Wing is keeping the position for now.
Naga-Wing 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: Puto (2) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puto defends it well.
Naga-Wing is looking to take a break and control but Puto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing prevents Puto from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto trying to control but Naga-Wing postures up.
Naga-Wing prevents Puto from improving his position.
Puto wants to get back to full guard but Naga-Wing has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (2) vs (5) Naga-Wing
Puto is squirming around, avoiding Naga-Wing's attempts to control the action.
Puto regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to get back to full guard.
Puto trying to control from the bottom.
Naga-Wing seems to be working for a kimura but Puto defends the submission attempt.
My spies in AREA 51 GROUND inform me that Naga-Wing has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Puto is in trouble now - Naga-Wing has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (2) vs (8) Naga-Wing
Puto is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Puto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Puto and Naga-Wing has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Puto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Puto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puto tries to roll over but Naga-Wing keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto gets full guard.
Puto is trying to control the position but Naga-Wing postures up.
Naga-Wing passes Puto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Naga-Wing looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puto 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing content to stall in guard here.
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (4) vs (8) Naga-Wing
Puto trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Puto is pushing down on Naga-Wing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Naga-Wing is fighting to maintain full guard but Puto has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Naga-Wing is trying to maintain the position but Puto is very close to passing his half guard.
Puto trying to control from Naga-Wing's half guard. Naga-Wing has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Naga-Wing has control of Puto's left arm, preventing Puto from doing any damage.
Puto looking to sit in guard and control but Naga-Wing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (4) vs (10) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto has Naga-Wing pulled in close to control his posture.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naga-Wing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puto working a defensive guard here.
Puto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Naga-Wing is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Puto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naga-Wing is aware though and is defending well.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Puto controls Naga-Wing momentarily but Naga-Wing frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Naga-Wing tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Naga-Wing has passed into half guard!
Naga-Wing wants to pass to mount but Puto is defending the position.
Naga-Wing is trying to control. Puto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puto wants to improve his position but Naga-Wing is controlling well.
Naga-Wing is looking to take a break and control but Puto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto is pressing down on Naga-Wing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puto working a defensive guard but Naga-Wing passes into half guard.
Puto is looking for a sweep. Naga-Wing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naga-Wing is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puto has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Puto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Naga-Wing from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to control the position.
Puto is really struggling to control Naga-Wing but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Naga-Wing is pushing down on Puto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Puto is fighting to maintain full guard but Naga-Wing has managed to sneak the leg through.
Puto trying to hold on to Naga-Wing's head to control him but Naga-Wing postures up.
Naga-Wing is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to control but Naga-Wing postures up.
Naga-Wing prevents Puto from improving his position.
Puto is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naga-Wing is looking to advance position but Puto won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naga-Wing wins on points by 10 to 4.
A very excited looking Ren Naga-Wing made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 58
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 21067 p4p, 490 weight class) and Torkel Bystrom (ranked 4135 p4p, 355 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bystrom shoots in looking for a takedown. Puto tries to sprawl out of it but Bystrom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Puto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Puto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bystrom sprawls and moves away.
Bystrom fails with the takedown.
Puto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Puto (4) vs (0) Bystrom
Puto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bystrom tries to bench press Puto off him but Puto keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto staying calm.
Puto trying to control the position but Bystrom is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom being controlled for a moment.
Puto works to advance to full mount. Bystrom defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (6) vs (0) Bystrom
Bystrom is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puto wants to control the pace but Bystrom is squirming around nicely.
Bystrom is looking to improve his position but Puto isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bystrom gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puto pulls his head out easily.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bystrom keeps working.
Puto moves into full mount! Bystrom won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (9) vs (0) Bystrom
Bystrom can't escape the position.
Bystrom 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.
Puto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bystrom is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (9) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Puto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Puto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Puto! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (13) vs (2) Bystrom
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (13) vs (6) Bystrom
Bystrom looking for the choke but no joy.
Bystrom keeps control of the position as Puto tries to break free.
Puto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bystrom working for the choke.
Puto tries to escape but Bystrom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
Bystrom tightening his grip on Puto, looking for the choke.
Puto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bystrom's guard. Nice work there by Puto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (15) vs (6) Bystrom
Puto passes into half guard.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Bystrom is working away.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Puto passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (18) vs (6) Bystrom
Puto looking to control but Bystrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Puto controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Puto has a good base and remains in mount.
Puto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bystrom is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Puto's lack of action.
Bystrom is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Puto is tapping! Great win for Bystrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Torkel Bystrom!
A victorious Torkel Bystrom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 52
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 21552 p4p, 485 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 5518 p4p, 416 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Connor Frank!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frank looking for a takedown.
Frank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Frank manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Puto (0) vs (4) Frank
You can see the frustration on Puto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puto is trying to get back to half guard.
Frank trying to control the action but Puto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (0) vs (6) Frank
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto is desperately trying to improve his position but Frank has a good base and remains in mount.
Frank avoids the attempt from Puto to control.
Frank with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Puto tries to lock up and control but Frank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to reverse the position but Frank maintains control.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Frank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puto is looking to escape.
Frank wants to take Puto's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to control but Puto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Frank has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Frank wants to take his opponent's back but Puto doesn't allow it.
Frank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Puto is working to get back to half guard.
Frank fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puto is looking to escape.
Frank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frank avoids the attempt from Puto to control.
Frank looking to control but Puto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank prevents Puto from getting the reversal.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Frank prevents Puto from getting the reversal.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to reverse the position but instead Frank has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Puto (0) vs (9) Frank
Frank not allowing Puto to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frank's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Puto trying to control the hands but Frank breaks the grip.
Frank biding his time, controlling Puto.
A lull in the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to escape the position.
Frank is trying to stick to Puto's back but Puto is turning into Frank. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frank's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Puto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (9) Frank
Puto postures up.
Puto preventing the sweep.
Frank looking for subs off his back but Puto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Puto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (9) Frank
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to bench press Puto off him but Puto keeps the position.
Frank manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puto's best efforts.
Puto is looking to advance position but Frank won't allow it.
Frank is trying to maintain the position but Puto is very close to passing his half guard.
Frank is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto is looking to stall here but Frank recovers full guard.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frank wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment.
Frank is trying to control the position but Puto postures up.
Puto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Puto won't allow Frank to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank working a defensive guard here.
Frank is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puto is aware though and is defending well.
Frank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (5) vs (11) Frank
Puto keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank slips nicely into half guard.
Frank is taking a breather. Puto 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.
Frank wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Frank trying to control the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puto gets back to full guard.
Puto keeping full guard, as Frank tries to pass.
Puto looking to control.
Puto working a defensive guard but Frank passes into half guard.
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puto keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to get back to full guard.
Frank is controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frank's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (7) vs (11) Frank
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puto is one step ahead there.
Puto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank can't keep his opponent in guard - Puto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank wins on points by 11 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Connor Frank started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 46
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 2275 p4p, 235 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21756 p4p, 492 weight class). Carmo comes to the ring accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Lucio Francisco Carmo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carmo (0) vs (2) Puto
Carmo is pressing down on Puto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (0) vs (5) Puto
Carmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puto is staying tight to Carmo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Carmo wants to control but Puto is keeping busy.
Carmo is refusing to be controlled, as Puto sits in half guard.
Puto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Carmo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puto is working away from the top position though.
Carmo wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (0) vs (8) Puto
Carmo is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Puto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carmo is trying to reverse the position but instead Puto has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Carmo (0) vs (11) Puto
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmo wants to control his opponent's hands but Puto gets his hands free.
Carmo is in bad spot here.
Puto keeps control of the position easily here as Carmo tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is in bad spot here.
Carmo trying to control the position but Puto manages to sink in the hooks.
Puto wants to control but Carmo is keeping busy.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carmo is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Puto controlling the positon.
Puto tries to keep control of the position but Carmo is staying busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Carmo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Puto is looking to control Carmo but Carmo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Puto is riding his opponent, not letting Carmo buck him off.
Carmo wants to control his opponent's hands but Puto gets his hands free.
Puto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Carmo is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto has the hooks in. Carmo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Carmo trying to control the action but Puto just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Puto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Carmo is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
Puto is not going to allow Carmo to sit and survive in this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto controlling well, preventing Carmo from escaping the position.
Puto tries to keep control of the position but Carmo is staying busy.
Puto is hanging on to Carmo's back as he tries to escape.
Carmo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Carmo gets back to full guard.
Carmo looking for a guillotine here but Puto defends easily.
Carmo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puto controls the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to control but Carmo is working from the bottom.
Puto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carmo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puto has managed to get both his arms back between Carmo's legs - danger averted.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (0) vs (14) Puto
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carmo being controlled for a moment.
Carmo struggling a bit here.
Puto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Puto wants to control but Carmo is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carmo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Puto's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carmo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carmo is staying active underneath Puto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (0) vs (17) Puto
Carmo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Puto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carmo is concentrating on defense, preventing Puto from advancing position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Carmo wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Carmo defending well.
Carmo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Well,Carmo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carmo wants to improve his position but instead Puto has moved into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto is controlling the pace.
Carmo trying to control but Puto postures up.
Puto content to control rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Carmo defending well.
Carmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (0) vs (20) Puto
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto wins on points by 20 to 0.
After winning the bout, Cajun Puto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 38
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 21830 p4p, 498 weight class) and Jack Morgan (ranked 4009 p4p, 329 weight class). Jack Morgan 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morgan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puto has picked Morgan up - he's going for a ride! Puto dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puto is one step ahead there.
Morgan controlling the position.
Morgan looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puto is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puto trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan is still trying to improve position.
Puto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morgan looking to control.
Morgan seems keen to control Puto's posture.
Puto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking to control.
Morgan is controlling Puto's posture.
Puto trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is adopting a defensive guard.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Morgan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround Specialist Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Morgan seems keen to control Puto's posture.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Puto postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan controlling the position.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Puto postures up.
Morgan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Puto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puto is one step ahead there.
Puto is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to keep Puto in close.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puto is one step ahead there.
Morgan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is pulling down on Puto's head to control his posture.
Morgan controls Puto momentarily but Puto frees himself.
Morgan pulls Puto in close to prevent any damage.
Puto wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to improve his position but instead Puto has moved into half guard.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
Morgan is looking to control Puto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Morgan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is not content to let Puto control the position.
Puto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puto trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto is taking a breather. Morgan 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.
Morgan trying to hold on to Puto's head to control him but Puto postures up.
Puto wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
Puto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Puto sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control but Puto postures up.
Morgan is controlling Puto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morgan trying to control but Puto postures up.
Morgan moves into full guard.
Morgan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (2) Morgan
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to pass into half guard but Puto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Puto is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (4) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Morgan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Morgan seems keen to control Puto's posture.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puto wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
Puto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puto trying to control from Morgan's half guard. Morgan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (4) vs (4) Morgan
Puto being controlled here, momentarily.
Morgan trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morgan won't allow Puto to sweep him here.
Puto trying to keep a closed guard but Morgan is proving a slippery customer.
Morgan controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (6) vs (4) Morgan
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puto is one step ahead there.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Puto is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morgan controls Puto momentarily but Puto frees himself.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (6) vs (6) Morgan
Puto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (8) vs (6) Morgan
Puto is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morgan controls Puto momentarily but Puto frees himself.
Morgan 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.
Morgan wants to control the position but Puto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morgan is not content to let Puto control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Puto is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Our winner, Cajun Puto, 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.
Jack Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit was rigged. Ref is a bum! Judges suck ass. Whatever.'. |
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Event:
CACC 31
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 21827 p4p, 468 weight class) and Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 1820 p4p, 202 weight class). Cajun Puto is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Andrey Kuznetcov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuznetcov clinches up against the ropes.
Kuznetcov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Puto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kuznetcov to the mat. Kuznetcov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Kuznetcov
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetcov is retaining full guard.
Kuznetcov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuznetcov is trying to control the position but Puto postures up.
Puto pushing down on Kuznetcov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puto is thwarting Kuznetcov's attempts to control the position.
Kuznetcov keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto trying to advance position but Kuznetcov counters by regaining guard.
Kuznetcov pulls Puto in close to his closed guard and prevents Puto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Puto trying to control but Kuznetcov is working from the bottom.
Puto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Puto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuznetcov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto won't allow Kuznetcov to sweep him here.
Kuznetcov trying to control the position.
Puto wants to control from the top but Kuznetcov keeps moving.
Puto is really struggling to control Kuznetcov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Puto is looking to pass into half guard but Kuznetcov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuznetcov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (2) Kuznetcov
Kuznetcov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puto managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Kuznetcov from controlling successfully.
Puto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuznetcov trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Kuznetcov pushing down on Puto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuznetcov not doing much here.
Kuznetcov is trying to control the action in half guard but Puto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov wants to free his trapped foot but Puto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuznetcov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Kuznetcov has control of the leg.
Kuznetcov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuznetcov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Puto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuznetcov.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuznetcov is working for a kimura but Puto is defending it quite comfortably.
Puto trying to hold on to Kuznetcov's head to control him but Kuznetcov postures up.
Kuznetcov trying to pass the guard but Puto defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puto looking for a sweep. Not yet Puto, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuznetcov trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetcov advances to half guard.
Puto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuznetcov wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto has his foot on Kuznetcov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetcov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuznetcov trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetcov tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
Puto controlling the position.
Kuznetcov wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Kuznetcov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (4) vs (2) Kuznetcov
Kuznetcov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puto is one step ahead there.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetcov is retaining full guard.
Kuznetcov trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
Kuznetcov wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment.
Puto pushes down on Kuznetcov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuznetcov is trying to maintain the position but Puto is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to control the pace.
Kuznetcov is trying to control but can't.
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Kuznetcov defends it.
Kuznetcov tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Kuznetcov trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto controlling the action here.
Puto seems to be working for a kimura but Kuznetcov defends the submission attempt.
Kuznetcov wants to get back to full guard.
Kuznetcov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kuznetcov is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is controlling Puto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kuznetcov wants to get back to full guard.
Puto wants to control but Kuznetcov is keeping him busy.
Kuznetcov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puto is working away from the top position though.
Kuznetcov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuznetcov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Puto wants to take a breather but Kuznetcov is having none of it.
Kuznetcov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puto stands and throws Kuznetcov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (7) vs (2) Kuznetcov
Puto looking to control but instead Kuznetcov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Puto is looking to advance position but Kuznetcov won't allow it.
Puto wants to take a breather but Kuznetcov is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov gets full guard.
Kuznetcov is trying to control the position but Puto postures up.
Puto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuznetcov is pulling down on Puto's head. It's preventing any offense from Puto, at least for the moment.
Kuznetcov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puto is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov has control of Puto's left arm, preventing Puto from doing any damage.
Kuznetcov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuznetcov trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetcov trying to control the position here.
Kuznetcov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (7) vs (4) Kuznetcov
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Cajun Puto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 25
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 22012 p4p, 476 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 1706 p4p, 190 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Cajun Puto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cajun Puto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Puto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Araujo
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.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Puto defends easily.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Puto uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Puto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Puto is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puto pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Puto is trying to control the action in half guard but Araujo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Araujo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Puto. Oh but Araujo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Puto goes limp - he's gone! Araujo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Araujo! |
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Event:
CACC 18
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 10999 p4p, 506 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21699 p4p, 516 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura forces Puto back against the ropes and clinches.
Kimura stops a takedown attempt from Puto.
Kimura is trying to drag Puto to the mat but Puto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Puto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kimura clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (0) vs (4) Puto
Puto controlling from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto is looking for the choke from the back position but Kimura is controlling his hands well.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Puto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Puto just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Puto tries to get the hooks in deep but Kimura pushed the leg off.
Kimura is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Puto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to escape but Puto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Puto biding his time, looking for the opening.
Puto tries to keep control of the position but Kimura is staying busy.
Puto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Puto keeps control of the position easily here as Kimura tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto controlling well, preventing Kimura from escaping the position.
Puto struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Puto.
A lull in the action here.
Puto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (4) Puto
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kimura stands and throws Puto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (4) Puto
Kimura trying to control the position but Puto is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Puto tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Puto keeps trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto struggling a bit here.
Puto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Puto wants to control but Kimura passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (4) Puto
Puto tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't do much from the bottom here.
Puto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puto is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto is still trying to improve position.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puto keeps working.
Puto tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the action but Puto is working from the bottom.
Kimura controlling from side mount.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Puto is trying is best to control the position here.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Puto defends it.
Puto is looking to get back to full guard here but Kimura has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (11) vs (4) Puto
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kimura.
Puto is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Puto is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto manages to get back to half guard.
Kimura is pressing down on Puto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puto is holding on for now.
Puto trying to control but Kimura postures up.
Puto tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto is controlling Kimura's trapped leg to prevent Kimura from advancing to side control.
Puto tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Kimura is thwarting Puto's attempts to control the position.
Kimura prevents Puto from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Puto is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
CACC 12
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 21744 p4p, 529 weight class) and Dick Black (ranked 2251 p4p, 234 weight class). Black has chosen The Dicks - Rich Daddy as his entrance music. Dick Black 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Dick Black!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Black goes for a double leg but Puto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Puto continues to drive forward.
Puto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Black's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Black
Black working a defensive guard here.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto advances to half guard.
Puto wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Black
Puto taking a breather here.
Black is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto controls the position from side control.
Black manages to get back to half guard.
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Puto 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.
Black tries to get to full guard but Puto has control of the leg.
Puto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Black wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
Puto works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (8) vs (0) Black
Puto wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Puto is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (10) vs (0) Black
Puto trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Puto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puto wants to finish this one by submission but Black is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Puto.
Puto avoids the attempt from Black to control.
Puto looking for a guillotine from mount but Black is having none of it.
Puto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puto controlling his opponent.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Puto fails to take his opponent's back.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Black tries to lock up and control but Puto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Black is looking to improve his position but Puto isn't that keen on the idea.
Puto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black keeps trying to improve his position.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puto is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Black is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Black flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Puto anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Black and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Puto slips an arm under Black chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Puto has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Puto is squeezing on Black like an anaconda would it's prey. Black fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
Cajun Puto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 3957 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21663 p4p, 515 weight class). Fauchelevent comes to the cage accompanied by Rue des Cascades. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fauchelevent has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fauchelevent pulls guard successfully.
Fauchelevent bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (0) Puto
Fauchelevent trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fauchelevent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto controls Fauchelevent momentarily but Fauchelevent frees himself.
Puto keeping full guard, as Fauchelevent tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
Fauchelevent has gone for a leg lock! Puto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fauchelevent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (2) Puto
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fauchelevent is keeping the position for now.
Fauchelevent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fauchelevent looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fauchelevent looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fauchelevent! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fauchelevent (6) vs (2) Puto
Puto tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto is not content to let Fauchelevent control the position.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Fauchelevent's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Puto is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fauchelevent 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fauchelevent controlling the action here.
Puto wants to control but Fauchelevent is keeping busy.
Puto manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puto managing to control the position.
Fauchelevent drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Puto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fauchelevent has Puto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (6) vs (4) Puto
Puto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fauchelevent keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Fauchelevent 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: Fauchelevent (8) vs (4) Puto
Puto wants to improve his position but Fauchelevent is controlling well.
Fauchelevent trying to pass the guard but Puto defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Fauchelevent has control of the leg.
Fauchelevent is stalling here. Puto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fauchelevent seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Puto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fauchelevent (8) vs (8) Puto
Puto wants to take a breather but Fauchelevent manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Puto.
Puto passes Fauchelevent's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Puto is taking a breather. Fauchelevent 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fauchelevent sees it coming and defends easily.
Fauchelevent tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fauchelevent manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fauchelevent looking to control.
Fauchelevent 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.
Puto drops back looking for a leg! Fauchelevent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fauchelevent manages to kick Puto off! Puto jumps back into Fauchelevent's guard.
Puto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to control from the top but Fauchelevent keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto looking to sit in guard and control but Fauchelevent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (10) vs (8) Puto
Puto can't keep his opponent in guard - Fauchelevent advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fauchelevent moves into full mount! Puto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (13) vs (8) Puto
Fauchelevent is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Puto is surviving well by controlling Fauchelevent's body position as best he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to hold on but Fauchelevent pushes him away.
Puto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Puto looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fauchelevent pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (16) vs (8) Puto
Puto is squirming around, avoiding Fauchelevent's attempts to control the action.
Puto wants to hold on but Fauchelevent pushes him away.
Fauchelevent is working for a guillotine from mount but Puto frees his head quite easily.
Puto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to control but Puto wriggling away.
Puto is desperately trying to improve his position but Fauchelevent has a good base and remains in mount.
Fauchelevent takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Puto tries to reverse the position but Fauchelevent maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fauchelevent (19) vs (8) Puto
Puto trying to control but not successfully.
Puto showing good submission defense here.
Puto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Puto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Puto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Fauchelevent (22) vs (8) Puto
Fauchelevent looking for the RNC.
Puto tries to break free.
Fauchelevent working for a choke but Puto is defending well.
Puto tries to roll but Fauchelevent sticks to his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto has hold of Fauchelevent's leg, trying to break free but it's let Fauchelevent lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Puto is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Fauchelevent throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ultime Fauchelevent!
Ultime Fauchelevent thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 4
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 21809 p4p, 517 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 4465 p4p, 384 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Connor Frank!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto fails with a takedown attempt.
Puto swats away the attempt to clinch by Frank.
Frank wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puto wants to take the fight to the mat but Frank manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Puto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cajun Puto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frank.
Puto wants the takedown. Frank is fighting it off but Puto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Frank's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Frank
Frank 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: Puto (2) vs (2) Frank
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
Frank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
Frank not doing much here.
Puto is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frank in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frank has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Master Chai's Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Puto wants to hit a switch here but Frank passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Puto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (2) vs (5) Frank
Puto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Puto tries to hold on but Frank postures up.
Puto is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank manages to capitalize on a mistake by Puto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Puto (2) vs (8) Frank
Puto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Puto is trying desperately to improve position.
Frank fails to move to back control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to escape the mount.
Frank trying to control but Puto is having none of it.
Puto tries to hold on but Frank postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto regains half guard.
Puto is refusing to be controlled, as Frank sits in half guard.
Puto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Puto defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying is best to control the position here.
Puto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Frank escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Frank! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (2) vs (11) Frank
Frank wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Frank presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (2) vs (13) Frank
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't escape the position.
Puto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Puto (2) vs (16) Frank
Frank is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
Puto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Frank's guard. Nice work there by Puto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (4) vs (16) Frank
Frank working a defensive guard here.
Puto wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Puto is looking to advance position but Frank has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (4) vs (20) Frank
Puto tries to lock up and control but Frank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (6) vs (20) Frank
Puto wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Frank has his hands on Puto's head, controlling the position.
Frank lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (6) vs (22) Frank
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Puto 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.
Frank trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Frank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frank manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (8) vs (22) Frank
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
Puto trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Frank trying to control the position.
Puto preventing the sweep.
Puto 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.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
Frank looking for a sweep. Not yet Frank, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Frank looking to control.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank working a defensive guard but Puto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (11) vs (22) Frank
Puto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Frank! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (13) vs (22) Frank
Frank wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Frank is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Puto has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (16) vs (22) Frank
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto looking for the choke from the back.
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Frank is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank wins on points by 22 to 16.
Connor Frank thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pele Ronaldo (ranked 3618 p4p, 342 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21841 p4p, 502 weight class). Cajun Puto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pele Ronaldo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Puto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (4) Puto
Puto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep.
Ronaldo can't do much from the bottom here.
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Ronaldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ronaldo prevents Puto from improving position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo tries to buck Puto off but Puto is having none of it.
Puto has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ronaldo (0) vs (6) Puto
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ronaldo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puto looking to control but Ronaldo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ronaldo is working to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ronaldo (0) vs (9) Puto
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto has the hooks in. Ronaldo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Puto trying to control.
Ronaldo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Puto is not going to allow Ronaldo to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Puto.
Puto keeps control of the position as Ronaldo tries to break free.
I would not like to be Ronaldo right now.
Puto not allowing Ronaldo to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is in bad spot here.
We've been hearing good reports from Ronaldo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Puto looking for the choke from the back.
Ronaldo trying to control the position but Puto manages to sink in the hooks.
Ronaldo wants to escape the position.
Puto is riding his opponent, not letting Ronaldo buck him off.
Puto is looking for the choke from the back position but Ronaldo is controlling his hands well.
Puto looking for the RNC.
Ronaldo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ronaldo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to roll but Puto sticks to his back.
Ronaldo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Puto's guard. Nice work there by Ronaldo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (2) vs (9) Puto
Puto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ronaldo passes into half guard.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puto defends it well.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto is controlling Ronaldo's trapped leg to prevent Ronaldo from advancing to side control.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
Puto gets full guard.
Ronaldo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Ronaldo stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
Puto is still trying to improve position.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo has gone for a leg lock! Puto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ronaldo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (2) vs (11) Puto
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ronaldo wants to control the position but Puto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ronaldo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puto moves into full mount! Ronaldo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (2) vs (14) Puto
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Puto looking to control but Ronaldo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ronaldo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ronaldo (2) vs (17) Puto
Ronaldo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ronaldo fending off the submission attempt from Puto.
Ronaldo is trying to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto working for the choke.
Ronaldo holding on to Puto's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Puto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ronaldo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ronaldo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Puto.
Ronaldo rolls, trying to escape but Puto keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Puto.
Ronaldo fending off the submission attempt from Puto.
Puto keeps control of the position as Ronaldo tries to break free.
Puto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ronaldo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Puto keeps control of the position as Ronaldo tries to break free.
Puto wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto tightening his grip on Ronaldo, looking for the choke.
Puto doesn't have the hooks in and Ronaldo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (4) vs (17) Puto
Ronaldo trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Puto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ronaldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ronaldo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Puto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Puto has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (4) vs (19) Puto
Puto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto passes Ronaldo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ronaldo is looking to control Puto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ronaldo avoid being mounted?
Puto is keen to just control but Ronaldo is a slippery customer.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.
Puto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puto 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.
Puto is trying to work for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending well.
Puto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Puto is stalling here. Ronaldo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Puto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ronaldo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ronaldo (8) vs (19) Puto
Ronaldo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Puto wants to control but Ronaldo postures up.
I wouldn't like to be where Puto is right now.
Ronaldo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Puto is not content to let Ronaldo control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Puto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Puto is trying to control Ronaldo's posture but Ronaldo avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto wins on points by 19 to 8.
An out of breath Cajun Puto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1808 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21818 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini's entrance music is Mother. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cajun Puto enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vicini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puto on his heels. He'll look to pass Puto's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Puto
Puto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vicini defends well.
Vicini forces his way into half guard.
Vicini trying to advance position but Puto counters by regaining guard.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Puto has control of Vicini's left arm, preventing Vicini from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Puto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Puto
Puto regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini 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.
Vicini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Puto is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Puto is defending well.
Vicini is trying to control. Puto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puto wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Puto is defending the position.
Puto is controlling Vicini's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puto won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vicini trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Vicini is fighting to break Puto's control of his arms but Puto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Puto has a hand on Vicini's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vicini takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (0) Puto
Vicini is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Puto is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (11) vs (0) Puto
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto is in bad spot here.
Puto keeps trying to improve his position.
Vicini gets his hands free as Puto looks to control.
Vicini is hanging on to Puto's back as he tries to escape.
Puto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vicini tries to get the hooks in deep but Puto pushed the leg off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
What can Puto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Puto right now.
Vicini is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Puto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Puto for a finish.
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.
Vicini is looking for the choke from the back position but Puto is controlling his hands well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vicini tries to keep control of the position but Puto is staying busy.
Vicini is not going to allow Puto to sit and survive in this position.
Puto fending off the submission attempt from Vicini.
I would not like to be Puto right now.
Vicini trying to control momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to escape the position.
Good control from Vicini.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vicini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Puto can't escape the position.
Vicini doesn't have the hooks in and Puto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (11) vs (2) Puto
Vicini can't keep his opponent in guard - Puto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Puto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (11) vs (5) Puto
Puto wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Vicini struggling a bit here.
Puto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vicini, who protects the arm well.
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to advance to mount but can't.
Puto moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (11) vs (7) Puto
Puto prevents Vicini from getting the reversal.
Puto tries to control but Vicini wriggling away.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Vicini wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (11) vs (10) Puto
Puto really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vicini.
Vicini rolls, trying to escape but Puto keeps control of the position.
Puto seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Vicini's chin but Vicini turns very nicely into Puto's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Vicini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (13) vs (10) Puto
Puto controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto is looking to sweep but instead, Vicini has passed into half guard.
Vicini wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy.
Puto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini is fighting to break Puto's control of his arms but Puto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Puto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vicini postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Puto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (13) vs (12) Puto
Puto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Vicini is defending well.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Vicini is working away.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
A relieved looking Dido Vicini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Loureiro (ranked 2871 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21874 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Loureiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loureiro wants to clinch up but Puto keeps it at a distance.
Puto swats away the attempt to clinch by Loureiro.
Puto shoots in for a takedown but Loureiro shows good takedown defense.
Loureiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Puto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loureiro feinted with a counter takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Puto. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Loureiro (0) vs (4) Puto
Loureiro is looking for a sweep.
Puto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Loureiro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Loureiro (0) vs (6) Puto
Loureiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto content just to control the position here.
Puto moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Loureiro (0) vs (9) Puto
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto trying to control.
Puto doesn't have the hooks in and Loureiro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (2) vs (9) Puto
Puto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puto pulls Loureiro in close to prevent any damage.
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (2) vs (11) Puto
Loureiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loureiro is trying to control the position but Puto postures up.
Puto has gone for a leg lock! Loureiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Puto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (4) vs (11) Puto
Puto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Loureiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (4) vs (13) Puto
Puto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loureiro trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (6) vs (13) Puto
Loureiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto trying to keep a closed guard but Loureiro is proving a slippery customer.
Loureiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puto is trying to maintain the position but Loureiro is very close to passing his half guard.
Puto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Puto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loureiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Puto sees it coming and defends easily.
Puto has his hands clasped together around Loureiro's back. He's all about the action.
Puto is trying to get back to full guard.
Loureiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puto defends it well.
Loureiro is looking for a kimura here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puto is in trouble now - Loureiro has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (9) vs (13) Puto
Loureiro prevents Puto from getting the reversal.
Loureiro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Puto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Puto! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (9) vs (15) Puto
Puto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (9) vs (18) Puto
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Loureiro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Loureiro (9) vs (20) Puto
Puto content just to control the position here.
Puto wants to control the pace but Loureiro is squirming around nicely.
Loureiro prevents Puto from taking his back.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loureiro is looking to escape.
Loureiro is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Loureiro (9) vs (23) Puto
Puto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Loureiro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Loureiro tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Puto has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Loureiro is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
A relieved looking Cajun Puto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK3B
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ushat Belov (ranked 3016 p4p, 280 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 22196 p4p, 458 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ushat Belov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Belov did well to prevent Puto getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belov (0) vs (2) Puto
Belov wants to control but Puto is keeping busy.
Belov wants to get back to full guard.
Puto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Belov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto controlling the pace.
Belov is not content to let Puto control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belov (0) vs (5) Puto
Belov is not content to let Puto control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Belov (0) vs (7) Puto
Belov is trying to escape the mount.
Puto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puto is looking to work his way around to Belov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Belov is looking to improve his position but Puto isn't that keen on the idea.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Puto works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Belov (0) vs (10) Puto
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to stick to Belov's back but Belov is turning into Puto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Puto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belov (2) vs (10) Puto
Puto looking to control.
Puto pulls Belov in close to his closed guard and prevents Belov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Belov postures up.
Belov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Belov trying to control from Puto's half guard. Puto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Belov wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Belov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belov tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belov postures up.
Belov wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Puto 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.
Belov trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puto pulls Belov in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belov trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Belov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto controlling the position.
Belov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Belov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belov trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Belov wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belov postures up.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belov (2) vs (12) Puto
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puto stands and throws Belov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belov (2) vs (15) Puto
Puto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Belov manages to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belov keeps working.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puto wants to take a breather but Belov is having none of it.
Belov tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Belov defends it.
Puto works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Belov (2) vs (18) Puto
Puto wants to take Belov's back but he can't do it this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto controlling from mount.
Belov tries to lock up and control but Puto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Belov is trying to escape the mount.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belov is looking to escape.
Belov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Belov (2) vs (21) Puto
Puto looking for the choke but no joy.
Puto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Belov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Will Puto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Belov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Puto.
Belov rolls, trying to escape but Puto keeps control of the position.
Puto wants to control but Belov is keeping busy.
Belov is in bad spot here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belov is working hard here to advance position.
Puto wants to control but Belov manages to buck him off and is now in Puto's guard! Nice work there by Belov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belov (4) vs (21) Puto
Belov tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
Belov stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Belov trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto is looking for a triangle but Belov pushes his legs off easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Belov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Puto wants to sweep but no luck.
Puto controlling the position.
Belov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Puto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belov (4) vs (23) Puto
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belov's guard.
Puto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puto pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Belov looking to control.
Belov can't keep his opponent in guard - Puto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Puto works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Belov (4) vs (26) Puto
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Puto is looking to work his way around to Belov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Belov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto slows the pace down in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Belov is looking to improve his position.
Puto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Belov (4) vs (29) Puto
Puto wants to take Belov's back but he can't do it this time.
Belov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Puto fails to move to back control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Belov is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Puto fails to move to back control.
Puto keeps trying to improve his position.
Belov is desperately trying to improve his position but Puto has a good base and remains in mount.
Belov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belov is trying desperately to improve position.
Puto looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Belov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Puto wants to control the pace but Belov is squirming around nicely.
Belov prevents Puto from taking his back.
Belov tries to reverse the position but Puto maintains control.
Puto trying to control but Belov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belov is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto wins on points by 29 to 4.
Our winner, Cajun Puto, 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. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK1B
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 22013 p4p, 425 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1339 p4p, 151 weight class). Sparxx has chosen Thug Life - Lugz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puto.
Puto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sparxx! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Puto (4) vs (0) Sparxx
Puto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sparxx knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but Puto keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face as Puto controls the position.
Sparxx gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to control Puto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Sparxx actively working from the bottom here.
Puto wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Puto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (7) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparxx is looking to escape.
Sparxx told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puto takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (10) vs (0) Sparxx
Puto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sparxx has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sparxx breaks Puto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (10) vs (2) Sparxx
Puto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Sparxx is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (12) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Sparxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puto pushing down on Sparxx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto forces his way into half guard.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Sparxx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Puto is controlling the pace.
Puto is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Sparxx has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Puto is in a lot of trouble! Sparxx is straining to finish and he's done it! Puto taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Sparxx!
After the big win, Tyrone Sparxx made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 7726 p4p, 518 weight class) and Stan Judea (ranked 825 p4p, 119 weight class). Judea has chosen I want to be a woman - Monty Python as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Stan Judea!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judea feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (0) vs (2) Judea
Judea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puto holds on and takes a little breather.
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (2) Judea
Puto slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Judea is working away.
Judea won't allow Puto to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judea is staying active underneath Puto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Judea is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto wants to pass to mount but Judea is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Puto seems content to control.
Puto wants to free his trapped foot but Judea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Puto trying to control the action but Judea is working from the bottom.
Judea tries to get to full guard but Puto has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (2) Judea
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Judea is looking to escape.
Puto is really struggling to control Judea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Judea is controlling an arm, preventing Puto from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Judea turns into him and now he's in Puto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (5) vs (4) Judea
Puto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puto looking for a sweep. Not yet Puto, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto controlling Judea's posture.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Judea from controlling successfully.
Puto working for a triangle but Judea defends it easily.
Puto wants to sweep here but Judea controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Judea tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
Judea stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
Judea got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judea has managed to get both his arms back between Puto's legs - danger averted.
Judea won't allow Puto to sweep him here.
Puto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Judea controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Judea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto is adopting a defensive guard.
Puto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judea's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (7) vs (4) Judea
Judea keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (10) vs (4) Judea
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to move to mount but Judea blocks the move with his legs.
Puto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Judea knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Judea is not content to let Puto control the position.
Puto works to advance to full mount. Judea defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (12) vs (4) Judea
Judea is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to take his opponent's back.
Puto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Judea has worked his arm free - good work by Judea!
Puto tries to move to full mount but Judea actually manages to regain half guard.
Puto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puto is trying to work for a kimura but Judea is defending well.
Judea wants to control but Puto is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto seems to be looking for submissions.
Puto is keen to just control but Judea is a slippery customer.
Judea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Puto pushes down on Judea's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puto is working for a submission of some sort.
Puto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (15) vs (4) Judea
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto is working for a guillotine from mount but Judea frees his head quite easily.
Puto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Judea wants to control but Puto is having none of it.
Puto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Judea is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Judea and Puto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Judea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Judea's legs.
Puto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Judea, who protects the arm well.
Judea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Judea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Puto wants to control for a moment but Judea uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Well, if Puto 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.
Puto works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (18) vs (4) Judea
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to move to mount but Judea blocks the move with his legs.
Judea is not content to let Puto control the position.
Judea manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Judea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (21) vs (4) Judea
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to take Judea's back here but Judea is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judea can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
A relieved looking Cajun Puto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 7628 p4p, 502 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 14647 p4p, 536 weight class). Slevin has chosen timber as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slevin is trying to defend but Puto 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: Puto (2) vs (0) Slevin
Puto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
Slevin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slevin.
Slevin is trying to control the position but Puto postures up.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Slevin is retaining full guard.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto stopping the sweep attempt from Slevin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puto forces his way into half guard.
Slevin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slevin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Slevin is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slevin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slevin wants to sweep but no luck.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform us that Slevin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Slevin is controlling Puto's posture.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin has his hands on Puto's head, controlling the position.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slevin is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slevin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slevin is keeping the position for now.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
Slevin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slevin controlling the position.
Puto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Slevin
Slevin regains half guard.
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slevin wants to control but Puto is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to control but Slevin is keeping him busy.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
Slevin trying to control here.
Puto trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
Slevin is not content to let Puto control the position.
Puto works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (8) vs (0) Slevin
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Slevin wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Puto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Slevin is holding on tight.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puto is trying to take his opponent's back.
Slevin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puto mounts Slevin! Really nice guard pass there!
Puto trying to control but Slevin is having none of it.
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Puto prevents Slevin from getting the reversal.
Puto fails to advance to Slevin's back.
Puto trying to control but Slevin is having none of it.
Slevin wants to control but Puto is having none of it.
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slevin is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Puto trying to control but Slevin is having none of it.
Slevin wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Slevin tries to lock up and control but Puto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slevin is desperately trying to improve his position but Puto has a good base and remains in mount.
Slevin keeps trying to improve his position.
Puto controlling from the full mount.
Puto wants to control the pace but Slevin is squirming around nicely.
Puto moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Puto (11) vs (0) Slevin
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to get the hooks in deep but Slevin pushed the leg off.
Slevin wants to control his opponent's hands but Puto gets his hands free.
Puto is looking for the choke from the back position but Slevin is controlling his hands well.
Puto struggling to keep hold of the position.
Slevin is trying to break free.
Puto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Puto controls the action.
Slevin trying to control the hands but Puto won't let him.
Slevin rolls, trying to escape but Puto keeps control of the position.
Slevin showing good submission defense here.
Puto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Puto.
Puto working for a choke but Slevin is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Slevin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Slevin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Puto's arms.
Puto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Slevin trying to control but not successfully.
Puto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Slevin doesn't escape.
Puto keeps control of the position as Slevin tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto is looking for the choke from the back position but Slevin is controlling his hands well.
Puto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Slevin doesn't escape.
Puto doesn't have the hooks in and Slevin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (11) vs (2) Slevin
Puto trying to control the position.
Slevin wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Puto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slevin is one step ahead there.
Puto is trying to hold Slevin in close to prevent damage but Slevin has managed to pass into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Slevin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slevin wants to take a breather but Puto is having none of it.
Puto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puto is refusing to be controlled, as Slevin sits in half guard.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Slevin has control of the leg.
Slevin content to control rather than advance.
Puto gets back to full guard.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slevin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (13) vs (2) Slevin
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin 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.
Slevin controlling the position.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Slevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto is pushing down on Slevin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slevin is fighting to maintain full guard but Puto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Puto has control of the leg.
Puto is trying to control the action in half guard but Slevin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puto wants to pass to mount but Slevin is defending the position.
Slevin is trying to maintain the position but Puto is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puto pulls his head out easily.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slevin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slevin is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slevin looking for submissions off his back.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slevin keeps working.
Puto works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (16) vs (2) Slevin
Puto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Slevin is holding on tight.
Puto is working for a guillotine from mount but Slevin frees his head quite easily.
Slevin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to take a breather but Slevin is having none of it.
Puto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slevin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slevin tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Puto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Slevin is defending well.
Slevin manages to get to full guard.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slevin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (16) vs (4) Slevin
Puto controls Slevin momentarily but Slevin frees himself.
Puto 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.
Puto keeping full guard, as Slevin tries to pass.
Slevin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slevin trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
An out of breath Cajun Puto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Tony Slevin had this to say: 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA PPV
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 4250 p4p, 439 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 7563 p4p, 531 weight class). Sparxx comes to the cage accompanied by Thug Life - Lugz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Puto
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Puto wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx wants to control but Puto is keeping busy.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sparxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Sparxx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puto stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Puto
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Sparxx looking for a sweep but Puto has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (0) vs (7) Puto
Puto fails to advance to Sparxx's back.
Puto wants to control but Sparxx has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Puto is stalling here. Sparxx is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Puto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sparxx has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (7) Puto
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Puto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Puto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Puto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Puto has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (9) Puto
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx wants to control but Puto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puto wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position.
Puto is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puto wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sparxx defends it well.
Puto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sparxx! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (4) vs (12) Puto
Puto wants to take Sparxx's back but he can't do it this time.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparxx is looking to get to half guard.
Sparxx has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Puto's lack of action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
Puto is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (4) vs (15) Puto
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sparxx! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (4) vs (17) Puto
Puto fails to take his opponent's back.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparxx is looking to escape.
Puto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sparxx turns into him and now he's in Puto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (17) Puto
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (19) Puto
Puto trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puto passes Sparxx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Puto is just content to waste time from the top position. Sparxx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Puto wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Puto preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Puto postures up.
Puto content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sparxx has locked up a guillotine! Sparxx's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Puto is holding on here and Sparxx must be using up a lot of energy. Puto has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sparxx gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Sparxx!
A very excited looking Tyrone Sparxx made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
EMP Grappling 9
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 7728 p4p, 554 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 23026 p4p, 606 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverio's choice of entrance music: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Carlos Silverio acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Puto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silverio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Silverio
Puto pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silverio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Puto passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Silverio
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is trying to reverse the position but instead Puto has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Puto (8) vs (0) Silverio
A lull in the action here.
Puto really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Silverio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio is in a bad position with Puto working for a choke. Silverio manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (8) vs (2) Silverio
Puto looking to control but Silverio passes into half guard.
Silverio is thwarting Puto's attempts to control the position.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Puto defends it.
Puto wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Puto moves into full guard.
Puto working a defensive guard here.
Puto trying to control the position here.
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.
Puto is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto controlling Silverio's posture.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silverio manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (10) vs (2) Silverio
Puto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (13) vs (2) Silverio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silverio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puto wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Puto advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (15) vs (2) Silverio
Puto looking to secure an arm triangle but Silverio defends it well.
Puto moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Puto (18) vs (2) Silverio
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto controlling well, preventing Silverio from escaping the position.
Puto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Silverio defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Will Puto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Puto looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Silverio taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
Our winner, Cajun Puto, 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. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 7
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ice Tea (ranked 3413 p4p, 349 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 7675 p4p, 510 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cajun Puto enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ice Tea! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tea (0) vs (2) Puto
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tea is keeping the position for now.
Tea trying to control the position.
Puto forces his way into half guard.
Puto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tea (0) vs (5) Puto
Puto moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tea (0) vs (7) Puto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Puto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but Tea doesn't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto controlling from the full mount.
Puto wants to take Tea's back here but Tea is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Puto moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Tea (0) vs (10) Puto
Puto wants to control but Tea is keeping busy.
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.
Tea staying busy and making it hard for Puto to control.
Tea showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tea doesn't escape.
Puto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
A lull in the action here.
Puto working for the choke.
Puto tries to get the hooks in deep but Tea pushed the leg off.
Puto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Puto keeps control of the position as Tea tries to break free.
Puto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Puto controlling well, preventing Tea from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tea won't enjoy being in this position. Puto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tea is tapping - it's over boys! Puto picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
During a confident post fight interview, Cajun Puto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 3
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 7761 p4p, 540 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 8850 p4p, 568 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto dives in and scores a takedown into Roman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Roman
Roman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman looking to control.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
Puto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Roman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto pushing down on Roman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roman tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto slows the pace down in half guard.
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
Puto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puto wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto won't allow Roman to sweep him here.
Roman keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Roman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto stays in close to Roman's body and controls the position.
Roman 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: Puto (2) vs (2) Roman
Puto is trying to control but Roman manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (2) vs (5) Roman
Roman fails to advance to Puto's back.
Roman trying to control but Puto is having none of it.
Roman controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Roman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roman is trying to control. Puto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puto is refusing to be controlled, as Roman sits in half guard.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to pass to full mount but Puto defends it.
Puto wants to improve his position but Roman is controlling well.
Puto controlling the position well.
Roman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roman wants to take a breather but Puto is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman is controlling the pace.
Puto gets full guard.
Puto controlling Roman's posture.
Puto trying to keep a closed guard but Roman is proving a slippery customer.
Roman wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
Puto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
Puto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Puto has control of Roman's left arm, preventing Roman from doing any damage.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to keep Roman in close.
Roman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roman preventing the sweep.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Roman stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman slips nicely into half guard.
Roman wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Roman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (2) vs (8) Roman
Puto is not content to let Roman control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face as Roman controls the position.
Puto holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Puto seems a little lost for a moment, as Roman dominates the positioning.
Puto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (6) vs (8) Roman
Roman can't escape the position.
Roman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Puto.
Roman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Puto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Puto looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Roman is controlling Puto 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (6) vs (10) Roman
Puto controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself.
Roman wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to control the position but Roman postures up.
Roman is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Roman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Puto working a defensive guard here.
Roman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Puto wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman wins on points by 10 to 6.
Greco Roman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 4
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 7688 p4p, 547 weight class) and Rutger Hermann (ranked 7317 p4p, 533 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rutger Hermann!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Puto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puto lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Hermann
Puto trying to control but Hermann is working from the bottom.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermann is retaining full guard.
Hermann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puto is fighting to break Hermann's control of his arms but Hermann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hermann looking for a sweep. Not yet Hermann, not yet.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hermann is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Puto passes Hermann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hermann is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hermann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hermann wants to control but Puto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hermann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hermann wants to control but Puto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puto passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Hermann
Hermann is looking to improve his position but Puto isn't that keen on the idea.
Hermann is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Hermann bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (5) vs (2) Hermann
Puto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puto being controlled here, momentarily.
Puto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermann is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermann is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hermann preventing the sweep.
Hermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermann passes Puto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hermann wants to take a breather but Puto is having none of it.
Hermann slows the pace down in half guard.
Hermann is trying to control. Puto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hermann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hermann wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto is looking for a sweep. Hermann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermann slows the pace down in half guard.
Puto is staying active underneath Hermann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Hermann has control of the leg.
Puto manages to get to full guard.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hermann stands and throws Puto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (5) Hermann
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hermann wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto manages to get back to half guard.
Hermann is trying to control the action in half guard but Puto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puto is trying to control but can't.
Puto is not content to let Hermann control the position.
Hermann is controlling the pace.
Puto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermann is taking a breather. Puto 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Hermann is looking to advance position but Puto won't allow it.
Hermann content to control rather than advance.
Hermann wants to pass to mount but Puto is defending the position.
Puto has his hands clasped together around Hermann's back. He's all about the action.
Hermann stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hermann is looking to take a break and control but Puto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hermann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Puto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hermann is controlling the pace.
Hermann wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Hermann 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.
Puto gets back to full guard.
Hermann wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Hermann postures up.
Puto 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.
Hermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Hermann trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hermann won't allow Puto to sweep him here.
Hermann wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Puto pulls Hermann in close to prevent any damage.
Hermann wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (7) vs (5) Hermann
Hermann is pulling down on Puto's head to control his posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermann is retaining full guard.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermann wants to sweep but no luck.
Puto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (10) vs (5) Hermann
Puto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hermann tries to buck Puto off but Puto is having none of it.
Puto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Hermann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puto has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (12) vs (5) Hermann
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hermann is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Hermann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hermann is looking to escape.
Hermann has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (15) vs (5) Hermann
Puto has the hooks in. Hermann is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Puto tightening his grip on Hermann, looking for the choke.
Hermann fending off the submission attempt from Puto.
Puto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hermann manages to reverse the position and now he's in Puto's guard. Nice work there by Hermann.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (15) vs (7) Hermann
Hermann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Hermann from controlling successfully.
Hermann postures up.
Hermann content to stall in guard here.
Hermann looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to control the position.
Hermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto is trying to control the position but Hermann postures up.
Hermann looking to pass the guard.
Puto is trying to keep Hermann in close.
Hermann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Hermann 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.
Puto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermann wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
A victorious Cajun Puto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
LACC - Conflict
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 23547 p4p, 226 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 7288 p4p, 215 weight class). Silverio's entrance music is Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio is looking to clinch.
Puto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silverio (0) vs (4) Puto
Puto wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Silverio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Puto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silverio's legs.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio regains half guard.
Puto is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.
Puto trying to mount his opponent but Silverio defends it.
Puto trying to advance position but Silverio counters by regaining guard.
Puto looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) Puto
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Puto trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto looking for a sweep. Not yet Puto, not yet.
Puto managing to control the position.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Puto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Puto trying to control the position.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silverio manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (6) Puto
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puto defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio being controlled here, momentarily.
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard.
Puto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silverio working for a triangle but Puto defends it easily.
Puto pushes down on Silverio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puto uses his free foot to push down on Silverio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silverio. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (2) vs (9) Puto
Silverio tries to reverse the position but Puto maintains control.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Puto tries to take his opponent's back but Silverio turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (9) Puto
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Puto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (11) Puto
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silverio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puto has managed to get both his arms back between Silverio's legs - danger averted.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Puto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (4) vs (14) Puto
Puto tries to control but Silverio wriggling away.
Silverio is controlling an arm, preventing Puto from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Puto looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto takes Silverio's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Silverio is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (4) vs (17) Puto
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silverio is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
Puto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Puto looking for the choke but no joy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Well,Silverio is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Puto wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Puto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Puto looking to hold on to the position here but Silverio rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Puto wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puto defends well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto looking to pass the guard.
Silverio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (4) vs (20) Puto
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (4) vs (22) Puto
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto wins on points by 22 to 4.
Cajun Puto is the new super heavyweight champion!
Cajun Puto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
LACC 2 Finale
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dino Turturro (ranked 7353 p4p, 136 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 7318 p4p, 135 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dino Turturro has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dino Turturro seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dino Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro gets caught napping as Puto dives in and scores a takedown. Turturro manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Puto
Turturro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turturro 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.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puto is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Puto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Puto
Puto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Turturro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (0) vs (7) Puto
Puto content just to control the position here.
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Puto maintains control.
Puto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro prevents Puto from taking his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Puto has a good base and remains in mount.
Puto content just to control the position here.
Puto looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Puto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puto controlling from mount.
Puto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Puto moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (10) Puto
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to roll but Puto sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro 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 Puto gets his way!
Puto has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Turturro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Puto's guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (10) Puto
Turturro is fighting to break Puto's control of his arms but Puto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turturro trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Turturro is really struggling to control Puto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro 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.
Puto managing to control the position.
Turturro passes Puto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Puto wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puto has his hands clasped together around Turturro's back. He's all about the action.
Puto is looking to control Turturro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puto avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Turturro controlling the pace.
Puto trying to hold on to Turturro's head to control him but Turturro postures up.
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turturro is working away from the top position though.
Turturro is just content to waste time from the top position. Puto takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (10) Puto
Puto is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puto, who protects the arm well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to control but Turturro postures up.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puto keeps working.
Turturro taking a break here but Puto is having none of it and regains half guard.
Puto wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro content to control rather than advance.
Puto tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Puto is trying to control but can't.
Turturro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to control. Puto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turturro not doing much here.
Puto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puto has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto is continuing to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puto has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
Puto working a defensive guard here.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Puto controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Puto trying to control the position.
Puto is pulling down on Turturro's head to control his posture.
Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Puto pulls Turturro in to control the position.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
Puto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turturro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Puto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (5) vs (12) Puto
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (15) Puto
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turturro's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto wins on points by 15 to 5.
A very excited looking Cajun Puto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
LACC 2 : Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 7054 p4p, 111 weight class) and Mono Loco (ranked 7153 p4p, 114 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Puto defends well and Loco ends up having to push Puto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Loco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Loco
Puto wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Puto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puto has managed to get both his arms back between Loco's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loco keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
Puto passes Loco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
Puto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Loco is staying active underneath Puto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Loco is trying to get back to full guard.
Puto wants to free his trapped foot but Loco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Puto is looking for a kimura here.
Puto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco wants to control but Puto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Loco
Puto controlling his opponent.
Puto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Loco for as long as he can get away with.
Puto wants to take Loco's back here but Loco is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Loco tries to reverse the position but Puto maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to hold on but Puto postures up.
Loco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puto wants to control the pace but Loco is squirming around nicely.
Puto moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Puto (8) vs (0) Loco
Loco tries to roll but Puto sticks to his back.
Puto looking to break Loco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Loco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Puto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Puto gets his hands free as Loco looks to control.
Puto controls the action.
Puto looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Loco is in bad spot here.
Puto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Loco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Puto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Puto is looking for the choke from the back position but Loco is controlling his hands well.
Puto looking for the choke but no joy.
Puto just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Loco rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Loco is defending against the submission attempts here by Puto.
Puto not doing much here.
Loco won't allow Puto to pass to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Loco is trying to control but can't.
Loco is staying active underneath Puto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puto passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (11) vs (0) Loco
Loco tries to bench press Puto off him but Puto keeps the position.
Puto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Loco! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (13) vs (0) Loco
Loco is trying to escape the mount but Puto keeps good control and instead manages to take Loco's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (16) vs (0) Loco
What can Loco do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Loco is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
Puto controlling well, preventing Loco from escaping the position.
Loco is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto is looking for the choke from the back position but Loco is controlling his hands well.
I would not like to be Loco right now.
Puto is trying to control but Loco is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Loco wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Loco prevents Puto from taking his back.
Puto trying to control but Loco is having none of it.
Loco doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but Loco doesn't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Loco wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Puto content just to control the position here.
Puto fails to move to back control.
Puto looking to secure an arm triangle but Loco defends it well.
Puto controlling his opponent.
Puto tries to control but Loco wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Loco wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Loco is looking to improve his position but Puto isn't that keen on the idea.
Puto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loco can't escape the position.
Loco tries to hold on but Puto postures up.
Loco is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Puto looking for a guillotine from mount but Loco is having none of it.
Puto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto controlling the position easily from mount.
Puto wants to control the pace but Loco is squirming around nicely.
Loco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working.
Puto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Puto is thwarting Loco's attempts to control the position.
Puto is working for a submission of some sort.
Puto wants to free his trapped foot but Loco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Loco is trying to control but can't.
Puto is taking a breather. Loco 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.
Puto is just content to waste time from the top position. Loco takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Loco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Loco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puto passes Loco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puto is trying to control. Loco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Loco defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Loco wants to control but Puto is keeping busy.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Loco is working away.
Puto uses his free foot to push down on Loco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Loco. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (19) vs (0) Loco
Puto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Loco is holding on tight.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loco is looking to escape.
Loco has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (22) vs (0) Loco
Puto tries to keep control of the position but Loco is staying busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Loco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Loco for a finish.
Loco defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Puto's arms.
Puto controls the position.
Loco is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Puto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto takes the fight on points by 22 to 0.
Cajun Puto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
LACC Season 2 - First Round
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 6998 p4p, 140 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 8908 p4p, 156 weight class). Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. Cajun Puto had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio moves in looking to clinch but Puto pushes him off.
Puto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silverio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Puto (4) vs (0) Silverio
Puto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silverio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Puto but great work by Silverio. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (4) vs (4) Silverio
Puto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Puto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Puto working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puto wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Silverio has taken Puto's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Puto has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
LACC Finale
Date: May 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 6662 p4p, 132 weight class) and Manny Santana (ranked 8395 p4p, 146 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Manny Santana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Puto scores with a takedown into Santana's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Santana
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Santana is retaining full guard.
Puto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Puto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Puto drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Puto off! Puto jumps back into Santana's guard.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Santana is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puto wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
Santana is trying to keep Puto in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto pushes down on Santana's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puto works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Santana
Puto takes Santana's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Santana is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Puto (8) vs (0) Santana
Puto keeps control of the position as Santana tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puto tightening his grip on Santana, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana rolls, trying to escape but Puto keeps control of the position.
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santana is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santana is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
Puto looking for the choke from the back.
Puto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Santana defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana just trying to survive but Puto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Puto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Puto working for the choke.
Santana showing good submission defense here.
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santana is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
Puto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Santana has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Santana turns into Puto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (8) vs (2) Santana
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (10) vs (2) Santana
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
Santana has his foot on Puto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puto works his way back into a safe position though.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (13) vs (2) Santana
Santana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (13) vs (6) Santana
Puto staying busy and making it hard for Santana to control.
Puto tries to escape the position.
Santana has managed to slip his arm under Puto's chin. This could be all over... yep, Puto is tapping out! Submission win for Santana.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manny Santana! |
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Event:
LACC Tourney Round 3
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 6636 p4p, 165 weight class) and Percy Watson (ranked 6491 p4p, 162 weight class). Percy Watson 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Watson
Watson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puto is one step ahead there.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Watson
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watson keeps working.
Watson prevents Puto from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Watson's face as Puto controls the position.
Watson is not content to let Puto control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson stops Puto from passing to mount.
Watson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (7) vs (0) Watson
Puto fails to move to back control.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watson is looking to escape.
Watson is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (10) vs (0) Watson
Puto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Puto has good solid back control here.
Watson 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 Puto gets his way!
Watson prevents Puto from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson showing good submission defense here.
Watson is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto wants to control the position but Watson frees himself and scrambles - Puto manages to regain control in side control.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watson keeps working.
Watson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Puto wants to take a breather but Watson is having none of it.
Puto wants to advance to full mount but Watson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Watson is trying to keep Puto in close.
Watson 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.
Puto looking to pass the guard.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
Puto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto is pushing down on Watson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Watson is fighting to maintain full guard but Puto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Watson defending well.
Puto is looking to pass Watson's guard but actually Watson recovers to full guard.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Watson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Puto paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Watson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Percy Watson! |
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Event:
LACC Tourney Round 2
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dino Turturro (ranked 6648 p4p, 112 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 6541 p4p, 110 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dino Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Puto
Puto is looking for submissions but instead, Turturro has regained full guard.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puto 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.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Puto
Puto works to advance to full mount. Turturro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (0) vs (7) Puto
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turturro tries to hold on but Puto postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Puto has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount but Puto keeps good control and instead manages to take Turturro's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (10) Puto
A lull in the action here.
Puto keeps control of the position as Turturro tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Puto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Puto is looking to control Turturro but Turturro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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.
Turturro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro has hold of Puto's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Turturro breaks Puto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (10) Puto
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turturro passes into half guard.
Turturro prevents Puto from improving his position.
Puto is pressing down on Turturro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turturro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Turturro advances to half guard.
Puto tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Puto gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Puto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (12) Puto
Turturro wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puto passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Puto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (15) Puto
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Puto moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (2) vs (18) Puto
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Puto tries to keep control of the position but Turturro is staying busy.
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Puto keeps control of the position.
Puto working for a choke but Turturro is defending well.
Turturro trying to control but not successfully.
Puto has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Puto controlling from the back.
Puto is looking to control Turturro but Turturro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Turturro wants to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto working for a choke but Turturro is defending well.
Puto trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Turturro is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
Puto avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
Turturro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Puto prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puto is working away from the top position though.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puto is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Puto trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Puto is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puto trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Puto is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
Puto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puto has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turturro is in trouble now - Puto has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (21) Puto
Turturro tries to improve his position but instead Puto has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (2) vs (24) Puto
Puto is hanging on to Turturro's back as he tries to escape.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Puto wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Puto keeps control of the position.
Puto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Turturro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Puto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Turturro fending off the submission attempt from Puto.
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Puto struggling to keep hold of the position.
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Puto trying to control momentarily.
Puto not allowing Turturro to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to roll but Puto sticks to his back.
Puto looking for the choke from the back.
Puto wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Puto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turturro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto is persistently looking for the submission but Turturro is defending it well.
Puto looking for the RNC.
Turturro is trying to break free.
Turturro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Turturro 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 Puto gets his way!
Puto has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Puto controlling the positon.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to control his opponent's hands but Puto gets his hands free.
Puto controls the action.
Turturro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Puto.
Puto just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Turturro tries to escape but Puto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Turturro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Puto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Turturro just trying to survive but Puto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Puto struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Puto won't let him.
Puto tries to get the hooks in deep but Turturro pushed the leg off.
Puto controlling well, preventing Turturro from escaping the position.
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Turturro is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
Puto looking for the choke but no joy.
Puto has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro prevents Puto from getting a body triangle.
Turturro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Puto's arms.
Puto doesn't have the hooks in and Turturro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (24) Puto
Puto working a defensive guard here.
Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puto looking for a sweep. Not yet Puto, not yet.
Turturro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (7) vs (24) Puto
Puto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto sneaks back into half guard.
Puto trying to control from the bottom.
Turturro wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Turturro is really struggling to control Puto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto wins on points by 24 to 7.
Cajun Puto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LACC Tourney Round 1
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 6499 p4p, 97 weight class) and Morris Vaughn (ranked 6559 p4p, 98 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Morris Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Vaughn
Vaughn controls Puto momentarily but Puto frees himself.
Puto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto is pushing down on Vaughn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vaughn is fighting to maintain full guard but Puto has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaughn is defending against the submission attempts here by Puto.
Vaughn is defending against the submission attempts here by Puto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vaughn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vaughn working a defensive guard here.
Puto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vaughn wants to sweep but no luck.
Puto advances to half guard.
Puto trying to control the action but Vaughn is working from the bottom.
Vaughn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puto is looking for a kimura here.
Vaughn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vaughn is trying to get back to full guard.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaughn keeps working.
Vaughn manages to get to full guard.
Vaughn keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Vaughn wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto postures up.
Vaughn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vaughn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puto wants to control from the top but Vaughn keeps moving.
Puto pushes down on Vaughn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Vaughn
Puto wants to control the pace but Vaughn is squirming around nicely.
Vaughn has given up his back. Will we see Puto going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (8) vs (0) Vaughn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto controlling well, preventing Vaughn from escaping the position.
Puto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vaughn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Puto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vaughn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Puto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Vaughn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vaughn tries to escape but Puto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto not allowing Vaughn to control his hands.
Puto is looking to control Vaughn but Vaughn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Puto is not going to allow Vaughn to sit and survive in this position.
Puto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vaughn tries to escape the position.
Puto has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vaughn's body.
Puto working for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto is hanging on to Vaughn's back as he tries to escape.
Puto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vaughn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vaughn is having to fend off submission attempts from Puto, who is looking to sink in the choke. Puto doesn't have the hooks in though and Vaughn manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (8) vs (2) Vaughn
Puto looking for a sweep. Not yet Puto, not yet.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Vaughn postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
Puto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vaughn controls the pace.
Vaughn is looking to advance position but Puto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (12) vs (2) Vaughn
Puto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but Vaughn doesn't allow it.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Puto is looking to work his way around to Vaughn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vaughn has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (15) vs (2) Vaughn
Vaughn is really stuck here.
Puto trying to control.
Vaughn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vaughn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vaughn prevents Puto from getting a body triangle.
Puto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vaughn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Puto's arms.
Puto goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Vaughn escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (15) vs (4) Vaughn
Vaughn trying to control the action but Puto is working from the bottom.
Puto gets full guard.
Puto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto looking to control.
Vaughn controlling from the top position.
Puto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vaughn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puto is looking for a triangle but Vaughn pushes his legs off easily.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Puto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to keep a closed guard but Vaughn is proving a slippery customer.
Puto wants to sweep here but Vaughn controlling him for the moment.
Puto has his foot on Vaughn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vaughn works his way back into a safe position though.
Puto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vaughn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Puto's guard.
Vaughn is thwarting Puto's attempts to control the position.
Vaughn seems to be working for a kimura but Puto defends the submission attempt.
Puto gets full guard.
Puto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vaughn has passed into half guard!
Puto is pressing down on Vaughn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto is looking for a triangle here but Vaughn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (15) vs (7) Vaughn
Vaughn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Puto is trying to get back to half guard.
Puto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vaughn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Puto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Puto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vaughn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vaughn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puto controls Vaughn momentarily but Vaughn frees himself.
Vaughn trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vaughn has picked Puto up and slammed him! Puto can't keep hold of the triangle and Vaughn manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (15) vs (10) Vaughn
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Cajun Puto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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