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Event:
Skrap Fights 49
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Dadaeff rushes Gill and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dadaeff scores with a shoulder strike.
Dadaeff lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dadaeff as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Dadaeff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadaeff throws a good cross that connects.
Gill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Gill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gill trying to control the action but Dadaeff is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Gill is looking for a kimura but Dadaeff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gill to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gill seems to be looking for submissions.
Gill wants to pass to mount but Dadaeff is defending the position.
Dadaeff keeping control of the position. #T1#
Dadaeff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dadaeff is not content to let Gill control the position.#SUB2#
Gill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dadaeff is just riding it out for now. Gill eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gill is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Gill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dadaeff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in Jako Gym inform me that Gill has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Gill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dadaeff is just riding it out for now. Gill eventually gives up the hold.
Gill passes to side control. #T3#
Dadaeff is not content to let Gill control the position.
Dadaeff wants to control but Gill postures up.
Gill trying to control the position but Dadaeff is working away. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gill is trying to get an arm triangle but Dadaeff is defending well. #SUB2#
Gill is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dadaeff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dadaeff regains half guard, as Gill was trying to land strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gill works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shukman Gill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gill shoots for a double leg takedown but Dadaeff sprawls well. He's pushed Gill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Dadaeff has Gill up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dadaeff lands a left hand.
Dadaeff lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dadaeff.
Dadaeff's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dadaeff stalling.
Dadaeff seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Gill can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadaeff pushes Gill back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dadaeff is working Gill over against the ropes.#BC#
Dadaeff breaks the clinch.
Gill dives in for a single leg takedown but Dadaeff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Daday Dadaeff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shukman Gill.
Dadaeff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gill is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Dadaeff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Dadaeff.
Dadaeff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dadaeff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dadaeff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dadaeff just leaning against Gill, taking a breather.
Dadaeff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gill can do to turn this around?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dadaeff stops a takedown attempt from Gill.
Dadaeff lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dadaeff.
Dadaeff digs a right hand underneath Gill's ribcage. Gill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dadaeff lands a nice shot to the body.
Dadaeff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dadaeff lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2##BC#
Dadaeff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadaeff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Dadaeff has closed the distance and engaged Gill in a clinch.
Dadaeff pushes Gill back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Dadaeff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daday Dadaeff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Dadaeff lands a left and a right that send Gill crashing to the mat, dazed. Dadaeff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Gill is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Shukman Gill has been cut.#CL#
Dadaeff takes the fight into the clinch.
Gill is still on wobbly legs! Can Dadaeff finish him?
Still in the clinch, Dadaeff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dadaeff gets through Gill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dadaeff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gill is trying to pull guard but Dadaeff has him pressed against the ropes.
Gill seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dadaeff.
Dadaeff lands a right hand.
Gill being controlled against the ropes.
Dadaeff lands a left hand.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dadaeff.
Gill wants a takedown.
Gill is trying to break free.
Dadaeff digs a right hand into Gill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gill's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Dadaeff.
Dadaeff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Dadaeff breaks the clinch.
Gill throws a leg kick
and Dadaeff counters with a straight right hand.
Dadaeff with a hook.
Gill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dadaeff.
Sloppy strikes from Dadaeff. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Dadaeff takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Good body shot from Dadaeff.
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!
Dadaeff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dadaeff stalls.
Gill is trying to drag Dadaeff to the mat but Dadaeff just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Dadaeff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gill looking for a takedown.
Dadaeff stops a takedown attempt from Gill.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gill takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Dadaeff.
A short right from Dadaeff.
Gill is trying to pull guard but Dadaeff has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daday Dadaeff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shukman Gill's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dadaeff avoids the head kick by Gill.
#CL#
Dadaeff clinches up with Gill and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dadaeff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
A right hand to the body from Dadaeff.
#BC#
Dadaeff breaks from the clinch.
Gill shoots in but no luck this time.
Dadaeff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gill shoots in but Dadaeff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dadaeff tests Gill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadaeff tests Gill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD#
Dadaeff feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gill sprawling to the canvas! Gill rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dadaeff finish him?!
#T1#
Dadaeff throws an overhand right that has Gill reeling! Dadaeff follows up with more punches and Gill is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daday Dadaeff!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 41
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Finley clinches.
Gill goes for a takedown attempt but Finley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Gill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finley lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Finley.
A short left from Finley.
Finley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gill is trying to pull guard but Finley has him pressed against the ropes.
Gill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finley lands a shoulder strike.
Finley gets underhooks to prevent Gill's takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Gill has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jimmy Finley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shukman Gill.
Gill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finley pushes Gill back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finley just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T1#
Finley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gill is working for takedown but Finley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Finley lands a left hand.
Finley lands a shoulder strike.
Finley is trying to force a seperation but Gill has the dominant position.
Gill fails to pull guard.
Finley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finley. #BC#
Finley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Finley defends well and Gill ends up having to push Finley into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jimmy Finley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finley sprawls well. Finley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gill gets slowly back to his feet.
Gill throws a head kick but Finley moves out of range.
Finley with a nice cross.
Finley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gill eats them both and turns towards Finley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gill throws an off balance right hand
and Finley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gill manages to break the clinch.
Gill shoots for a takedown but Finley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gill tries a head kick but it misses.
Gill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finley lands a slapping body shot.
Finley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Gill dives in for a single leg takedown but Finley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Gill darts in looking for a takedown but Finley gets double underhooks and turns Gill into the ropes.
Finley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gill has his takedown stuffed
and Finley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gill looks winded!
Finley scores with the left hand. Gill knows he should have avoided that one.
Jimmy Finley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gill has his takedown stuffed
and Finley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finley scores with a sloppy right hand. Gill should have avoided that one.
Finley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Finley.
Finley throws a one two combo.
#T4#
Finley looks to land a combination but Gill avoids it well.
Gill is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gill tries to pull guard but Finley holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gill drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finley. #BC2#
Gill breaks the clinch.
Finley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gill circles away quickly and effectively.
Finley lands a glancing blow to the side of Gill's head.
Finley misses with a few strikes there.
Gill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Finley counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Finley moves into range and clinches up with Gill.
A right hook to the body lands for Finley.
Finley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gill jumps guard but Finley turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Finley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimmy Finley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finley sprawls well. Finley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gill gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Finley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Finley.#CL2#
Gill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gill wants a takedown but no success here.
Jimmy Finley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shukman Gill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finley's elbow.
Jimmy Finley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Finley pushes Gill back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Finley lands a hook that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
Finley lands an uppercut.
Gill is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Finley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Finley avoiding damage.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finley.
Finley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gill has him pressed against the ropes.
Gill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Finley to keep the fight standing.
Finley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gill can do to turn this around?
Finley is pressed up against the ropes. Gill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Finley down to the mat. Finley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Finley rushes Gill and presses him up against the ropes.
Finley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gill.
Finley presses Gill against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Finley lands a shoulder strike.
Gill prevents Finley from breaking the clinch.
Gill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finley pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Finley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finley lands with a hook. Gill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gill moves forwards but Finley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finley connects with a right hand. Gill shakes it off.#T2##CL2#
Gill closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Finley on the inside.
Finley is stalling here.
#BC#
Finley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finley scores with the left hand. Gill knows he should have avoided that one.
Gill misses with a body kick.
Jimmy Finley is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Gill moves into range and clinches up with Finley.
Finley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gills head.
Nice body punch from Finley - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Gill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Finley.
Finley cracks Gill with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finley throws a series of punches but Gill moves out of range.
Gill with the counter takedown but Finley avoids it easily.
Gill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Gill's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gill scrambles back to his feet.
Finley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finley misses with a two punch combination.
Finley scores with the left hand. Gill knows he should have avoided that one.
Finley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gill under the eye.
Gill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finley manages to avoid it.
Gill has his takedown stuffed
enabling Finley to counter with a crisp jab.
Finley lands a head kick. Gill smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Finley lands with a kick to the temple. Gill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Finley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Finley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gill at a distance.
Finley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gill in his tracks.
Finley looks to land a combination but Gill avoids it well.
Gill tries to counter with a clinch but Finley shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Gill shoots in for a double leg but Finley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finley defends it nicely.
Gill is breathing heavily.#CL#
Gill tries to keep at a distance but Finley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gill is trying desperately to land a takedown but Finley is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gill.
Finley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Finley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finley lands an uppercut.
Finley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Finley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Finley dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Finley throws a shot to the body.
Gill misses with an uppercut
and Finley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gill looks for a takedown but Finley sprawls well.
Gill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Finley.
Gill has his takedown stuffed
and Finley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Gill clinches up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Finley.
Finley lands a shoulder strike.
Gill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jimmy Finley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shukman Gill.
Gill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Finley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Finley pushes Gill up against the ropes in a clinch.#T1##TD2#
Gill gets control of Finley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Finley preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gill is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Finley rolls with it to try and escape but Gill cranks on the arm and Finley is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shukman Gill!
Shukman Gill thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 33
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Gill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gill darts in looking for a takedown but Rhino gets double underhooks and turns Gill into the ropes.
Rhino throws out a counter right but Gill avoids it with no problem.
Rhino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rhino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Rhino.
Rhino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Rhino shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rhino was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rhino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gill sneaks back into half guard.
Gill is pressing down on Rhino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rhino trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rhino drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gill dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Rhino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Gill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gill working away.
Rhino is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Gill has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhino keeps working. #SUB#
Gill has hold of Rhino's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rhino seems comfortable defending it but Gill has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rhino is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rhino is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gill couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shukman Gill!
During a confident post fight interview, Shukman Gill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 28
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Stephens tries to keep at a distance but Gill has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Gill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stephens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gill ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Gill feints the counter takedown.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Stephens gets tackled into the ropes by Gill. Gill maintains the clinch.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Gill manages to get underhooks.
Stephens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gill gets underhooks to prevent Stephens's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gill pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gill is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gill pushing down on Stephens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stephens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stephens tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Gill content to control rather than advance.
Gill is thwarting Stephens's attempts to control the position.
Gill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stephens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stephens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gill on the ground.
Stephens pushes Gill off looking to stand but Gill dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Gill maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stephens could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gill has cracked it and Stephens is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shukman Gill!
Our winner, Shukman Gill, 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:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shukman Gill (ranked 22966 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis C K (ranked 1391 p4p, 0 weight class). C K has chosen Louis C.K. Stand-Up Monologue - SNL as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Shukman Gill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Louis C K!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Gill with that takedown attempt.
C K rushes Gill and presses him up against the cage.
Gill is fighting off a takedown attempt but C K is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gill to the mat. Gill regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gill (0) vs (2) C K
C K works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gill wants to improve his position but C K is controlling well.
C K trying to control from half guard but Gill is working away.
Gill is looking for a sweep. C K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gill wants to control but C K is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
C K seems to be working for a kimura but Gill defends the submission attempt.
C K is looking to advance position but Gill won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gill wants to improve his position but C K is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K is looking to advance position but Gill won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Gill'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.
Gill wants to get back to full guard.
C K wants to free his trapped foot but Gill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
C K is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gill! Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (0) vs (5) C K
C K with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gill wants to hold on but C K pushes him away.
C K has hold of Gill's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gill manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
C K looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gill is desperately trying to improve his position but C K has a good base and remains in mount.
C K trying to control but Gill is having none of it.
C K tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
C K moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gill has worked his arm free - good work by Gill!
C K wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gill keeps working.
C K is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gill struggling a bit here.
C K is trying to get an arm triangle but Gill is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
C K tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gill is trying to escape the position but C K is controlling the position.
Gill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
C K wants to free his trapped foot but Gill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gill actively working from the bottom here.
C K is looking to advance position but Gill won't allow it.
C K controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
C K wants to pass the guard but Gill is defending well.
C K is working for a submission of some sort.
C K sitting and controlling from the half guard.
My spies in Razor Sharp Training Systems inform me that C K has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gill tries to get to full guard but C K has control of the leg.
C K trying to control the pace.
Gill gets full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
C K wants to pass the guard but Gill is keeping the position.
C K is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gill keeping moving, preventing C K from controlling successfully.
Gill keeping full guard, as C K tries to pass.
C K trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gill looking to hit a scissor sweep but C K is one step ahead there.
C K trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gill can't keep his opponent in guard - C K advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
C K moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (0) vs (8) C K
That's six minutes gone in the round.
C K tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gill's legs.
C K advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gill (0) vs (10) C K
C K tries to control but Gill wriggling away.
C K is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gill is surviving well by controlling C K's body position as best he can.
C K goes for an armbar but Gill turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gill. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (2) vs (10) C K
Gill looking to pass the guard.
C K looking for a sweep. Not yet C K, not yet.
Gill is fighting to break C K's control of his arms but C K is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
C K is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gill defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gill won't allow C K to sweep him here.
Gill trying to control the position from guard on top but C K is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
C K looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as C K holds on and takes a little breather.
Gill trying to control but C K is working from the bottom.
C K is looking for a triangle but Gill pushes his legs off easily.
Gill wants to control from the top but C K keeps moving.
Gill stopping the sweep attempt from C K.
C K bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gill's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (2) vs (12) C K
C K advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
C K is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (2) vs (15) C K
Gill regains half guard.
Gill wants to get back to full guard.
C K is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gill looking for submissions off his back.
C K sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gill trying to control but C K postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gill wants to control but C K is keeping busy and won't allow it.
C K wants to control but Gill is keeping him busy.
Gill is defending against the submission attempts here by C K.
C K 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.
C K controlling the pace.
C K is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gill won't allow C K to pass to mount.
Gill is defending against the submission attempts here by C K.
C K wants to pass the guard but Gill is defending well.
Gill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with C K in particular looking to stall.
C K is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
C K is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time C K.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
C K looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gill gets back to full guard.
C K is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
C K trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
C K content to stall in guard here.
Gill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. C K manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (4) vs (15) C K
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gill tries to free his leg and advance position but C K is retaining full guard.
C K controls Gill momentarily but Gill frees himself.
C K keeping full guard, as Gill tries to pass.
C K had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gill defends it easily.
Gill wants to pass the guard but C K is keeping the position.
C K looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
C K keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
C K trying to keep a closed guard but Gill is proving a slippery customer.
C K wants to sweep but no luck.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gill got a little sloppy there for a moment and C K has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gill has managed to get both his arms back between C K's legs - danger averted.
Gill slips nicely into half guard.
Gill is trying to control. C K wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gill is really struggling to control C K but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, C K has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gill is trying to control. C K wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
C K regains full guard. Nicely done.
C K bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gill's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (4) vs (17) C K
Gill wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gill is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (6) vs (17) C K
Gill 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.
Gill is breathing heavily.
Gill passes into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
C K is looking to control Gill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can C K avoid being mounted?
Gill wants to take a breather but C K is having none of it.
C K is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but C K sees it coming and defends easily.
C K is positioning himself well to prevent Gill advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
C K is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gill pulls his head out easily.
C K tries to get to full guard but Gill has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
C K wins on points by 17 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Louis C K started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shukman Gill (ranked 23416 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1560 p4p, 159 weight class). Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music. Enzo Salvatore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Shukman Gill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salvatore stuffs the takedown.
Gill closes the distance and clinches.
Gill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salvatore prevents it.
Salvatore has picked Gill up - he's going for a ride! Salvatore dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gill (0) vs (2) Salvatore
Gill is staying active underneath Salvatore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Salvatore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gill is keeping the position for now.
Gill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salvatore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salvatore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salvatore wants to control but Gill is keeping him busy.
Gill wants to get back to full guard but Salvatore has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (0) vs (5) Salvatore
Salvatore tries for a kimura but Gill is defending well.
Salvatore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gill, who protects the arm well.
Salvatore is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gill is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Salvatore is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gill (0) vs (7) Salvatore
Salvatore is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gill has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gill! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (2) vs (7) Salvatore
Salvatore is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gill frees his head nicely. Oh but Salvatore has switched to an armbar! Gill is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Justice James (ranked 2090 p4p, 241 weight class) and Shukman Gill (ranked 23473 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by ... And Justice For All. Shukman Gill 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Justice James! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Shukman Gill!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gill manages to circle out of the way.
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: James (4) vs (0) Gill
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gill, who protects the arm well.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gill keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gill, who protects the arm well.
James tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gill's legs.
Gill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gill looks to move to half guard but instead James has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: James (6) vs (0) Gill
James looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gill working to try and regain half guard.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James wants to take his opponent's back but Gill doesn't allow it.
James jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gill manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gill manages to work his way to half guard, despite James's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to take a break and control but Gill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gill is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gill avoid being mounted?
James seems to be looking for submissions.
Gill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gill.
Gill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gill keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James content to stall in guard here.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Gill keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James stands and throws Gill's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: James (9) vs (0) Gill
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gill tries to improve position but can't.
Gill manages to get back to half guard.
Gill manages to get to full guard.
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gill! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: James (9) vs (4) Gill
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gill advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: James (9) vs (6) Gill
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gill 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. James turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gill off and cradles James's limp body as Gill celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Shukman Gill!
A victorious Shukman Gill 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:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kid Mantuano (ranked 16813 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shukman Gill (ranked 24256 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kid Mantuano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shukman Gill!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mantuano shoots in and bounces Gill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mantuano (2) vs (0) Gill
Mantuano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gill looking for a sweep. Not yet Gill, not yet.
Gill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gill wants to improve his position but instead Mantuano has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura but Gill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mantuano to get the leverage.
Gill won't allow Mantuano to pass to mount.
Mantuano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill actively working from the bottom here.
Gill wants to improve his position but Mantuano is controlling well.
Mantuano seems to be looking for submissions.
Mantuano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gill! Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (5) vs (0) Gill
Gill can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantuano fails to advance to Gill's back.
Mantuano looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano tries to take his opponent's back but Gill turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (5) vs (2) Gill
Gill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gill preventing the sweep.
Mantuano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gill looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gill manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (7) vs (2) Gill
Mantuano is pushing down on Gill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gill is fighting to maintain full guard but Mantuano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mantuano works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (10) vs (2) Gill
Mantuano avoids the attempt from Gill to control.
We've been informed that Gill has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mantuano controlling the position easily from mount.
Gill stops Mantuano from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gill is trying to get back to full guard.
Gill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Mantuano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mantuano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gill keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mantuano moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (13) vs (2) Gill
Gill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mantuano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mantuano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gill tries to bench press Mantuano off him but Mantuano keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mantuano is trying to work for a kimura but Gill is defending well.
Mantuano trying to control the action but Gill is working from the bottom.
Mantuano works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (16) vs (2) Gill
Mantuano working for a submission but Gill is keeping him at bay.
Gill manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gill is staying active underneath Mantuano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gill is defending against the submission attempts here by Mantuano.
Gill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mantuano is working away from the top position though.
Gill is looking to improve his position.
Mantuano is looking to take a break and control but Gill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gill wants to improve his position but Mantuano is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano wants to work for an arm triangle but Gill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gill tries to get to full guard but Mantuano has control of the leg.
Mantuano stalling.
Gill actively working from the bottom here.
Mantuano controlling the pace.
Mantuano is working for a kimura but Gill is defending it quite comfortably.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gill wants to control but Mantuano passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (19) vs (2) Gill
Gill seems a little lost for a moment, as Mantuano dominates the positioning.
Gill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gill is trying to get back to full guard.
Mantuano wants to control but Gill is keeping him busy.
Gill with the active half guard here but Mantuano passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (22) vs (2) Gill
Mantuano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mantuano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gill is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantuano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mantuano is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gill is trying to escape and Mantuano transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gill is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mantuano! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kid Mantuano! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Gill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Three!
Three scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Three closes the distance and clinches.
Three lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
Three lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gill takes a shot to the head.
Three lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Three takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Three is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Three digs a right hand into Gill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gill's gas tank.
Three lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Three.
A left hand lands to the body for Three.
Gill is breathing heavily.
Three scores with a shoulder strike.
Three lands a body shot in the clinch.
Three lands a nice shot to the body.
Three lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Three pushes Gill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Three scores with a shot to the side of Gill's head.
Three lands a body shot in the clinch.
Three digs a right hand into Gill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gill's gas tank.
Three throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gills head.
Three lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gill or not.
Three lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Three pushes Gill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Three lands a nice uppercut.
Three leaning against his opponent.
Three leaning his opponent against the cage.
Three lands a right hand.
Three pushes Gill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Three lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Three lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gill backwards. #T2#
Three scores with a hook to the body.
Three presses Gill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Three lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Three pushes Gill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Three lands a left hand.
Three lands a body shot.
Three has Gill pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Three.
Three digs a right hand into Gill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gill's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Three.
Three lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Three lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Three stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Three is working Gill over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Three.
Three pushes Gill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Three lands with a short shot to the head.
Three lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Three lands a hook that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
Three scores with a hook to the body.
Three's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Three throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gills head.
Three lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
Three softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Three presses Gill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Three lands with a short shot to the head.
Three stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Three.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Three taking a breather.
Three throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Three lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Three as the two fighters clinch.
Three lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
Three lands a body punch.
Three cracks Gill with a nice body shot.
Three controlling the action here for a moment.
Three works on Gill's body with a couple of short punches.
Three stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Three lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Three.
Three lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Three.
Three lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Three dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Three dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gill shoots and misses #CL2#
and Three counters by moving into the clinch.
Three lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Three.
Three presses Gill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Three.
Three leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Three stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Three pushes Gill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Three holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Three scores with a nice short uppercut.
Three lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Three lands a nice uppercut.
Three lands a nice shot to the body.
Three pressing his opponent against the cage.
Three lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Three makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Three pushes Gill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Three.
Three works on Gill's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Three.
Good body shot from Three.
Three has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Three scores with a hook to the body.
Three dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Three presses Gill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Three lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Three.
A right hand to the body from Three.
Three softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Three scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Three.
Test Three seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Three lands a nice uppercut.
Three lands a body punch.
Three lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
Three lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
Good body shot from Three.
Three throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gills head.
A nice left hand lands by Three.
#ROC2#
Gill is rocked!
Gill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Gill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Three drops Gill onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gill is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Three lands a body punch.
Three lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gill to his knees! Three keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Three!
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shukman Gill (ranked 7457 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitar Zvonimir (ranked 5215 p4p, 0 weight class). Zvonimir has chosen Kletva kralja Zvonimira as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Shukman Gill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dmitar Zvonimir!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zvonimir closes the distance and clinches.
Zvonimir has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gill regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gill (0) vs (2) Zvonimir
Zvonimir stands and throws Gill's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (0) vs (5) Zvonimir
Zvonimir working away.
Zvonimir is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gill tries to improve position but can't.
Zvonimir is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gill manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill looking for submissions off his back.
Zvonimir seems to be working for a kimura but Gill defends the submission attempt.
Gill is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill actively working from the bottom here.
Zvonimir prevents Gill from improving his position.
Zvonimir tries to pass to full mount but Gill defends it.
Zvonimir is taking a breather. Gill 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.
Zvonimir wants to free his trapped foot but Gill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gill trying to control but Zvonimir postures up.
Zvonimir controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gill is trying to get back to full guard.
Zvonimir wants to work for an arm triangle but Gill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zvonimir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gill is just riding it out for now. Zvonimir eventually gives up the hold.
Zvonimir controlling the pace.
Gill gets back to full guard.
Zvonimir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zvonimir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir wants to pass the guard but Gill is defending well.
Gill is trying to control but can't.
Zvonimir works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (0) vs (8) Zvonimir
Gill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zvonimir controlling the position easily from mount.
Gill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zvonimir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zvonimir passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (0) vs (11) Zvonimir
Gill tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill is working hard here to advance position.
Zvonimir controls the position.
Zvonimir has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gill! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gill (0) vs (13) Zvonimir
Zvonimir controlling his opponent.
Zvonimir is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gill has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gill! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (2) vs (13) Zvonimir
Gill trying to control but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Gill trying to move into half guard but instead Zvonimir has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (2) vs (15) Zvonimir
Zvonimir passes into half guard.
Zvonimir works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (2) vs (18) Zvonimir
Gill is breathing heavily.
Zvonimir looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zvonimir content just to control the position here.
Gill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zvonimir 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zvonimir with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zvonimir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zvonimir jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gill manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir controls the position.
Gill is trying to get back to half guard.
Zvonimir 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 Gill's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zvonimir tries for a kimura but Gill is defending well.
Zvonimir swings around for an armbar but Gill sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zvonimir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (4) vs (18) Zvonimir
Zvonimir has control of Gill's left arm, preventing Gill from doing any damage.
Gill won't allow Zvonimir to sweep him here.
Zvonimir is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gill stopping the sweep attempt from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir is pulling down on Gill's head. It's preventing any offense from Gill, at least for the moment.
Gill won't allow Zvonimir to sweep him here.
Gill drops back looking for a leg! Zvonimir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zvonimir manages to kick Gill off! Gill jumps back into Zvonimir's guard.
Zvonimir looking for a sweep. Not yet Zvonimir, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (4) vs (20) Zvonimir
Zvonimir 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.
Gill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zvonimir defends it easily.
Gill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zvonimir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zvonimir controlling from the top position.
Zvonimir passes Gill's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zvonimir 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.
Gill wants to improve his position but Zvonimir is controlling well.
Zvonimir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (4) vs (23) Zvonimir
Zvonimir takes Gill's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gill (4) vs (26) Zvonimir
Zvonimir has managed to slip his arm under Gill's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gill is tapping out! Submission win for Zvonimir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dmitar Zvonimir!
After winning the bout, Dmitar Zvonimir 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:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Quick (ranked 20443 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shukman Gill (ranked 7422 p4p, 0 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Jimmy Quick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shukman Gill!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Quick tries to clinch but Gill moves out of range.
Gill clinches with his opponent.
Gill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Quick regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quick (0) vs (2) Gill
Gill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gill wants to pass the guard but Quick is keeping the position.
Quick looking to control.
Gill stands and throws Quick's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (0) vs (5) Gill
Gill tries for a kimura but Quick is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick is working hard here to advance position.
Gill taking a break here but Quick is having none of it and regains half guard.
Quick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gill is looking to advance position but Quick won't allow it.
Quick tries to get to full guard but Gill has control of the leg.
Gill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (0) vs (8) Gill
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gill has control of Quick's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Quick regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gill with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill controlling from mount.
Quick is squirming around, avoiding Gill's attempts to control the action.
Quick regains half guard.
Gill is keen to just control but Quick is a slippery customer.
Quick wants to get back to full guard.
Gill trying to mount his opponent but Quick defends it.
Quick controlling the position for now.
Gill is keen to just control but Quick is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gill works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (0) vs (11) Gill
Gill fails to advance to Quick's back.
Quick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Quick trying to control from the bottom.
Gill is keen to just control but Quick is a slippery customer.
Quick is trying to maintain the position but Gill is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Quick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gill trying to control but Quick is working from the bottom.
Gill tries to free his leg and advance position but Quick is retaining full guard.
Quick trying to keep a closed guard but Gill is proving a slippery customer.
Gill trying to control but Quick is working from the bottom.
Quick is trying to control the position but Gill postures up.
Quick 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: Quick (2) vs (11) Gill
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Quick is thwarting Gill's attempts to control the position.
Quick slows the pace down in half guard.
Quick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quick trying to pass the guard but Gill defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gill is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Quick is trying to control. Gill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quick is working for a kimura but Gill is defending it quite comfortably.
Quick wants to take a breather but Gill is having none of it.
Quick trying to control from Gill's half guard. Gill has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quick defends it easily.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Quick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quick controlling from the top position.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Quick from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quick defends it easily.
Gill keeping full guard, as Quick tries to pass.
Gill looking for a sweep. Not yet Gill, not yet.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quick has gone for a leg lock! Gill slips out almost immediately though and dives into Quick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quick (2) vs (13) Gill
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Quick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gill postures up.
Quick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quick keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Quick pulls Gill in close to prevent any damage.
Gill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quick is keeping the position for now.
Quick managing to control the position.
Gill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quick is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Quick manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quick (4) vs (13) Gill
Quick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gill wants to sweep here but Quick controlling him for the moment.
Quick wants to control from the top but Gill keeps moving.
Gill looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Quick puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Quick not doing much here.
Quick works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (7) vs (13) Gill
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Quick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gill keeps working.
Quick has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Quick (9) vs (13) Gill
Quick working for a submission but Gill is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quick controlling from mount.
Gill wants to hold on but Quick pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gill wins on points by 13 to 9.
Shukman Gill 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 21 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marquis Reagent (ranked 3383 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shukman Gill (ranked 7295 p4p, 0 weight class). Marquis Reagent has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marquis Reagent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shukman Gill!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Reagent rushes Gill and presses him up against the cage.
Gill is trying to pull guard but Reagent turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reagent turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reagent (4) vs (0) Gill
Reagent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reagent looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gill struggling a bit here.
Reagent is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagent is trying to get an arm triangle but Gill is defending well.
Gill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reagent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagent looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reagent thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reagent seems to be working for a kimura but Gill defends the submission attempt.
Reagent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gill sees it coming and defends easily.
Reagent is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reagent looking to pass the guard.
Gill controls Reagent momentarily but Reagent frees himself.
Reagent drops back looking for a leg! Gill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gill manages to kick Reagent off! Reagent jumps back into Gill's guard.
Gill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reagent is pushing down on Gill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gill is fighting to maintain full guard but Reagent has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reagent seems to be working for a kimura but Gill defends the submission attempt.
Gill is refusing to be controlled, as Reagent sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagent is looking for a kimura here.
Gill trying to control but Reagent postures up.
Reagent passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reagent (7) vs (0) Gill
Reagent is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reagent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reagent is trying to get an arm triangle but Gill is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reagent is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gill tries to buck Reagent off but Reagent is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reagent is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reagent working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reagent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Reagent goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gill has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reagent but great work by Gill. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reagent (7) vs (4) Gill
Gill is trying to get an arm triangle but Reagent is defending well.
Reagent tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reagent manages to get back to half guard.
Reagent is refusing to be controlled, as Gill sits in half guard.
Reagent is holding on to half guard well.
Gill is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Reagent reverses the position - he's now on top in Gill's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reagent (9) vs (4) Gill
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reagent controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reagent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gill can't keep his opponent in guard - Reagent advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gill wants to get back to full guard.
Reagent is looking for a kimura here.
Reagent wants to pass the guard but Gill is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gill is defending against the submission attempts here by Reagent.
Reagent seems to be looking for submissions.
Reagent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gill sees it coming and defends easily.
Reagent is looking for a kimura here.
Gill is defending against the submission attempts here by Reagent.
Reagent seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gill has recovered full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gill looking for a triangle here. Reagent is fighting it but it looks tight! Gill pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Reagent is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shukman Gill!
After winning the bout, Shukman Gill 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:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xbbxxb Dkdjdjdj (ranked 8882 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shukman Gill (ranked 7267 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shukman Gill enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Xbbxxb Dkdjdjdj! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shukman Gill!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dkdjdjdj pushes Gill up against the cage in a clinch.
Dkdjdjdj tries to pull guard but Gill holds him up against the cage and eventually Dkdjdjdj drops back down to his feet.
Dkdjdjdj jumps guard.
Dkdjdjdj really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dkdjdjdj (0) vs (3) Gill
Dkdjdjdj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gill trying to control the position but Dkdjdjdj is working away.
Gill has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dkdjdjdj is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gill yanks on the arm and Dkdjdjdj is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gill.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shukman Gill!
Shukman Gill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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