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Event:
CACC 85
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 7351 p4p, 663 weight class) and Eliott Leighton (ranked 2440 p4p, 318 weight class). Leighton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leighton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Frank (0) vs (4) Leighton
Leighton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frank rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Leighton's guard! Nice work there by Frank! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (4) Leighton
Frank trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leighton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frank 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.
Leighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frank advances to half guard.
Leighton is not content to let Frank control the position.
Frank is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frank is looking to advance position but Leighton won't allow it.
Frank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Frank works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (5) vs (4) Leighton
Leighton is not content to let Frank control the position.
Frank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Frank trying to control the position but Leighton is working away.
Leighton prevents Frank from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the action but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Leighton is looking to regain half guard here but Frank keeps moving and retains side control.
Frank trying to control the action but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Frank taking a breather here.
Frank advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (7) vs (4) Leighton
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Frank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leighton is looking to escape.
Leighton is trying to escape the mount but Frank keeps good control and instead manages to take Leighton's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Frank (10) vs (4) Leighton
Frank is looking for a rear naked choke here but Leighton reverses the position brilliantly into Frank's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (10) vs (6) Leighton
Leighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Frank escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leighton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Leighton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leighton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frank manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leighton has Frank in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (12) vs (6) Leighton
Frank wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Leighton is retaining full guard.
Frank advances to half guard.
Frank is looking to stall here but Leighton recovers full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank is stalling in the full guard.
Leighton keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (15) vs (6) Leighton
Frank tries to advance to mount but can't.
Frank has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Leighton! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (17) vs (6) Leighton
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is looking to get to half guard.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frank looking to control but Leighton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leighton working to try and regain half guard.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leighton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Frank wants to free his trapped foot but Leighton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frank wants to take a breather but Leighton is having none of it.
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank is taking a breather. Leighton 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 is keen to just control but Leighton is a slippery customer.
Frank seems to be working for a kimura but Leighton defends the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank stalling away here and it's allowed Leighton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leighton is keeping the position for now.
Frank wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frank passes Leighton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frank is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frank moves into full mount! Leighton won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (20) vs (6) Leighton
Frank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frank looking to control but Leighton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank is really struggling to control Leighton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leighton is trying desperately to improve position.
Leighton has given up his back here. Will Frank look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Frank (23) vs (6) Leighton
Frank just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Frank seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leighton for as long as he can get away with.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to break Leighton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Leighton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Frank will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Frank trying to control momentarily.
Frank controlling from the back.
Frank is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Leighton is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Frank is looking to control Leighton but Leighton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Leighton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Leighton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Frank working for a choke but Leighton reverses nicely into Frank 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (23) vs (8) Leighton
Frank 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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leighton tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
Frank working for a triangle but Leighton defends it easily.
Leighton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Frank looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Frank looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Frank! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frank (27) vs (8) Leighton
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leighton manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 27 to 8.
Connor Frank 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 29 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 7044 p4p, 604 weight class) and David Allan Coe (ranked 2209 p4p, 228 weight class). Coe has chosen Nothing To Lose as his entrance music. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frank drives through and clinches with Coe against the cage.
Frank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coe.
We've been informed that Coe 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.
Coe has hold of one of Frank's legs. Frank is fighting the takedown attempt but Coe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frank (0) vs (2) Coe
Coe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frank keeps working.
Well, if Coe 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.
Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Frank defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe trying to control from Frank's half guard. Frank has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Coe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frank controlling the position.
Coe wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Coe preventing the sweep.
Coe is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank is trying to keep Coe in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Coe wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coe keeps trying to improve his position.
Coe trying to move into half guard but instead Frank has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (2) Coe
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coe wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Coe is keeping the position.
Frank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frank wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (4) Coe
Frank seems keen to control Coe's posture.
Coe advances to half guard.
Frank is trying to control but can't.
Coe trying to mount his opponent but Frank defends it.
Frank is trying to maintain the position but Coe is very close to passing his half guard.
Frank is defending against the submission attempts here by Coe.
Coe is pressing down on Frank's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frank is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coe works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (2) vs (7) Coe
Coe wants to control the pace but Frank is squirming around nicely.
Coe controlling the position easily from mount.
Frank keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Frank to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Frank shrugs it off.
Frank is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frank is squirming around, avoiding Coe's attempts to control the action.
Coe working for a guillotine from mount but Frank is in no mood to give up.
Frank is squirming around, avoiding Coe's attempts to control the action.
Coe wants to control the action but instead Frank gets a body lock and reverses into Coe's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (4) vs (7) Coe
Frank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coe wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment.
Coe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frank controls the pace.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Coe is keeping the position.
Frank won't allow Coe to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank looking to pass the guard.
Coe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Frank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coe wants to control but Frank passes easily into half guard.
Coe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
Coe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frank is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coe is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Frank trying to control the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Coe is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coe gets full guard.
Coe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coe controlling the position.
Frank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Coe is adopting a defensive guard.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank postures up.
Frank is pushing down on Coe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coe is fighting to maintain full guard but Frank has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Coe trying to control here.
Frank controlling the pace.
Coe tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.
Coe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frank's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frank (4) vs (11) Coe
Frank tries to roll but Coe sticks to his back.
Frank prevents Coe from getting a body triangle.
Coe not allowing Frank to control his hands.
Frank showing good submission defense here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to escape the position.
Coe is controlling the position but Frank somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Frank has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coe is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coe.
Frank is trying to maintain the position but Coe is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coe wins on points by 11 to 4.
David Allan Coe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 73
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 6864 p4p, 452 weight class) and Fray Tormenta (ranked 936 p4p, 27 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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frank closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tormenta quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (0) Tormenta
Tormenta trying to control but Frank postures up.
Frank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Frank looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tormenta trying to control but Frank postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Frank'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frank in particular looking to stall.
Tormenta wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tormenta desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Frank trying to mount his opponent but Tormenta defends it.
Tormenta gets back to full guard.
Frank wants to control from the top but Tormenta keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frank postures up.
Tormenta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (2) Tormenta
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tormenta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frank is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (4) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta 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: Frank (4) vs (4) Tormenta
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta stopping the sweep attempt from Frank.
Tormenta has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Frank trying to control the position.
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta controls from within his opponent's 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.
Frank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frank trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tormenta trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tormenta postures up.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank 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.
Tormenta advances to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank is positioning himself well to prevent Tormenta advancing to mount.
Tormenta controlling the action here.
Frank preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tormenta is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tormenta stalling away here and it's allowed Frank to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Frank keeping full guard, as Tormenta tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta preventing the sweep.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank has Tormenta pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Tormenta content to stall in guard here.
Tormenta passes into half guard.
Frank keeping control of the position.
Tormenta passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (4) vs (7) Tormenta
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta wants to take Frank's back but he can't do it this time.
Tormenta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frank is looking to escape.
Frank wants to control but Tormenta is having none of it.
Frank is squirming around, avoiding Tormenta's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank gets back to half guard.
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Frank is defending well.
Tormenta prevents Frank from improving his position.
Tormenta stalling away here and it's allowed Frank to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tormenta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tormenta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (6) vs (7) Tormenta
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment.
Tormenta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tormenta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (6) vs (9) Tormenta
Tormenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tormenta preventing the sweep.
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank is pulling down on Tormenta's head to control his posture.
Tormenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tormenta trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank is pulling down on Tormenta's head. It's preventing any offense from Tormenta, at least for the moment.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Tormenta passes into half guard.
Frank is holding on to half guard well.
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Frank is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to get to full guard but Tormenta has control of the leg.
Tormenta working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Frank's thigh. Frank counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tormenta looking to sit in guard and control but Frank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (8) vs (9) Tormenta
Tormenta has his foot on Frank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frank works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Frank 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tormenta wins on points by 9 to 8.
An out of breath Fray Tormenta 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:
CACC 65
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 5456 p4p, 405 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1459 p4p, 157 weight class). Bok has chosen Give It Revolution as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Connor Frank has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Connor Frank 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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Frank pushes Bok up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bok wants the takedown. Frank is fighting it off but Bok 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: Frank (0) vs (2) Bok
Frank looking for a sweep. Not yet Frank, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Frank'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.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bok postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank controlling the position.
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank working a defensive guard but Bok manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (0) vs (5) Bok
Frank is looking to regain half guard here but Bok keeps moving and retains side control.
Bok trying to control the action but Frank is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Frank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bok wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Frank is looking to regain half guard here but Bok keeps moving and retains side control.
Bok takes a little break here. Frank wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bok trying to control the position but Frank is working away.
Frank is looking for a sweep.
Frank is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Bok is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bok trying to control the pace.
Frank won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Bok moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (0) vs (8) Bok
Bok has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (0) vs (10) Bok
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
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.
Bok wants to take his opponent's back but Frank doesn't allow it.
Bok trying to control but Frank is having none of it.
Bok with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bok controlling from the full mount.
Bok with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to lock up and control but Bok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frank looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Frank (0) vs (13) Bok
Frank trying to control the action but Bok just sinks the hooks in.
Frank defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bok's arms.
Bok wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
Bok is hanging on to Frank's back as he tries to escape.
Frank is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Bok doesn't have the hooks in and Frank manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (13) Bok
Bok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frank controls the pace.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
Bok is trying to keep Frank in close.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Frank advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frank is taking a breather. Bok 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.
Frank wants to take a breather but Bok is having none of it.
Bok is trying to control but Frank manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (5) vs (13) Bok
Bok 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: Frank (5) vs (15) Bok
Bok trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bok is now in half guard.
Frank tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
Frank moves into full guard.
Bok stands and throws Frank's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (5) vs (18) Bok
Frank is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frank is trying to improve his position.
Bok has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Frank! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (5) vs (20) Bok
Frank tries to improve his position but instead Bok has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Frank (5) vs (23) Bok
Frank can't escape the position.
Bok is riding his opponent, not letting Frank buck him off.
It looks like Bok 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank is keeping busy.
Frank trying to control the hands but Bok won't let him.
Bok just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bok is persistently looking for the submission but Frank is defending it well.
Frank is trying to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking for the choke from the back.
Bok has the hooks in. Frank is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Frank trying to control the position but Bok manages to sink in the hooks.
Frank is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Frank preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bok.
Frank manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bok's guard. Nice work there by Frank.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (7) vs (23) Bok
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frank is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bok working for a triangle but Frank defends it easily.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (7) vs (25) Bok
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 25 to 7.
Maxim Bok is the new heavyweight champion!
Maxim Bok 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:
CACC 58
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 4288 p4p, 365 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 5418 p4p, 403 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nielsen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wardruna - Fehu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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 11 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Connor Frank!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nielsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Frank wants to take the fight to the mat but Nielsen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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: Nielsen (0) vs (4) Frank
Frank in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nielsen is trying to improve his position.
Nielsen being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank working away.
Nielsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (4) Frank
Frank tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
Nielsen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (4) Frank
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.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Frank is working from the bottom.
Nielsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nielsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nielsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Frank struggling a bit here.
Nielsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frank rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nielsen's guard! Nice work there by Frank! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (5) vs (6) Frank
Nielsen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Frank is now in half guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling the action here.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Frank content to stall in guard here.
Nielsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nielsen pulls Frank in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
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 is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen wants to hit a switch here but Frank passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nielsen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (9) Frank
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount.
Frank fails to move to back control.
Frank takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (5) vs (12) Frank
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Nielsen right now.
Nielsen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Frank.
Frank keeps control of the position easily here as Nielsen tries to buck him off.
Frank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nielsen tries to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Frank has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nielsen tries to escape but Frank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nielsen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Frank has the hooks in. Nielsen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank keeps control of the position easily here as Nielsen tries to buck him off.
Nielsen tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frank's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Frank keeps control of the position as Nielsen tries to break free.
Frank tries to keep control of the position but Nielsen is staying busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to escape but Frank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Frank biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nielsen tries to escape the position.
Frank controls the position.
Nielsen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Frank is not going to allow Nielsen to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank struggling to keep hold of the position.
Frank is hanging on to Nielsen's back as he tries to escape.
Nielsen turns into Frank and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (7) vs (12) Frank
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Frank wants to sweep here but Nielsen controlling him for the moment.
Frank trying to control the position.
Nielsen trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank managing to control the position.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frank is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (7) vs (14) Frank
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Frank postures up.
Nielsen 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: Nielsen (9) vs (14) Frank
Frank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nielsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (9) vs (16) Frank
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nielsen is in trouble now - Frank has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (9) vs (19) Frank
Frank wants to control but instead Nielsen manages to regain half guard.
Nielsen wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
Frank wants to free his trapped foot but Nielsen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank wins on points by 19 to 9.
Connor Frank is the new heavyweight champion!
Connor Frank 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:
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 45
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 5493 p4p, 411 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2587 p4p, 251 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 London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lima clinches up with Frank and pushes him back against the ropes.
Frank has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lima clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Frank (4) vs (0) Lima
Frank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Frank patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lima prevents Frank from getting a body triangle.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Frank biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima rolls, trying to escape but Frank keeps control of the position.
Frank controls the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima trying to control the hands but Frank won't let him.
Frank controlling from the back.
Lima controlling Frank 's hands.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lima tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Frank fails to take his opponent's back.
Frank controlling from mount.
Lima 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Frank has a good base and remains in mount.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Frank's attempts to control the action.
Lima defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Frank.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frank prevents Lima from getting the reversal.
Frank controlling from mount.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank wants to control the action but instead Lima gets a body lock and reverses into Frank's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (4) vs (2) Lima
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (6) vs (2) Lima
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Frank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frank slips nicely into half guard.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Frank trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Frank sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking to control Frank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Frank content to control rather than advance.
Frank seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frank controlling the pace.
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank is taking a breather. Lima 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.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Frank works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (9) vs (2) Lima
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima tries to bench press Frank off him but Frank keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to advance to mount but Lima denies him.
Frank wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lima controlling the position for now.
Lima trying to control here.
Frank controlling the action here.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (12) vs (2) Lima
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frank controlling the pace for now.
Lima is trying desperately to improve position.
Frank wants to take Lima's back but he can't do it this time.
Frank trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to push Lima's head away but Lima is holding on tight.
Lima tries to hold on but Frank postures up.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima prevents Frank from taking his back.
Frank controlling from the full mount.
Frank tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Lima wants to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Frank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Lima wants to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frank is trying to take his opponent's back.
Frank controlling from mount.
Lima is controlling an arm, preventing Frank from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Frank looking for a guillotine from mount but Lima is having none of it.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Frank fails to advance to Lima's back.
Frank avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Frank tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lima tries to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Lima 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.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.
Lima is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frank prevents Lima from improving his position.
Frank works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (15) vs (2) Lima
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima stops Frank from passing to mount.
Lima is not content to let Frank control the position.
Frank is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lima is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Frank controlling from side mount.
Lima tries to improve position but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frank working away.
Frank moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank working away.
A lull in the action here as Frank stalls from top position.
Lima wants to control but Frank postures up.
Frank 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 Lima's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank just content to control the position.
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Connor Frank tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 36 Victory Playoffs B
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11232 p4p, 506 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 5391 p4p, 406 weight class). Connor Frank 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Connor Frank!
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.
Frank rushes Kimura and presses him up against the ropes.
Kimura drags the fight down to the ground.
Frank sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frank trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Frank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kimura 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.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank keeps trying to improve his position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Frank showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank slips nicely into half guard.
Frank content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Frank sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kimura is not content to let Frank control the position.
Frank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frank wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's four 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.
Frank trying to control from Kimura's half guard. Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Frank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura 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: Kimura (2) vs (0) Frank
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frank looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to hit a switch here but Kimura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Frank there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Frank
Frank is trying desperately to improve position.
Frank wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Frank is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frank tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura prevents Frank from getting the reversal.
Frank tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Frank is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kimura is staying active.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Frank really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank 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.
Kimura is keen to just control but Frank is a slippery customer.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank gets full guard.
Frank pulls Kimura in close to prevent any damage.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
Frank is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
Frank wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Frank has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frank wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Frank has control of Kimura's left arm, preventing Kimura from doing any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top 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.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Frank.
Kimura is fighting to break Frank's control of his arms but Frank is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frank controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Frank can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frank wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control here.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frank is trying to control but Kimura passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (0) Frank
You can see the frustration on Frank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frank is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Frank tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Frank is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura taking a breather here.
Kimura working away.
Frank is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is staying tight to Frank's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Frank is looking for a sweep.
Frank wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
Frank is trying to improve his position.
Frank is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is trying to control. Frank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (11) vs (0) Frank
Frank tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.
Kimura tries to control but Frank wriggling away.
Frank is just holding on here. Kimura manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (14) vs (0) Frank
Frank tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Frank's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 14 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 31
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 5233 p4p, 398 weight class) and David Allan Coe (ranked 2067 p4p, 222 weight class). Coe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nothing To Lose. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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 11 wins and 2 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Coe shoots for a takedown but Frank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frank has Coe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Coe stops a takedown attempt from Frank.
Frank is looking for a takedown.
Coe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frank prevents it.
Coe manages to pull guard.
Coe pulls Frank in close to his closed guard and prevents Frank from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frank stays in close to Coe's body and controls the position.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frank works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank is thwarting Coe's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frank in particular looking to stall.
Coe is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is looking to advance position but Coe won't allow it.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Frank controlling the action here.
Coe is looking to control Frank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coe avoid being mounted?
Coe is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coe won't allow Frank to pass to mount.
Frank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Coe won't allow Frank to pass to mount.
Frank is working hard here to advance position.
Coe wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Frank seems content to control.
Coe 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.
Coe trying to control from the bottom.
Frank trying to control from half guard but Coe is working away.
Frank stalling away here and it's allowed Coe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Coe is looking for a triangle but Frank pushes his legs off easily.
Coe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frank pushing down on Coe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coe trying to control here.
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Coe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frank tries to pass to full mount but Coe defends it.
Frank is keen to just control but Coe is a slippery customer.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Frank is keen to just control but Coe is a slippery customer.
Coe gets full guard.
Coe 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: Frank (0) vs (2) Coe
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank is trying to control the position but Coe postures up.
Coe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coe won't allow Frank to sweep him here.
Frank working a defensive guard here.
Frank 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.
Coe trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank is controlling Coe's posture.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling the position.
Frank seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Coe postures up.
Coe passes Frank's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Frank defends the submission attempt.
Frank wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Coe is trying to control. Frank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coe.
Frank keeping control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control from the bottom.
Frank works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Coe wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
Frank is trying to control the position but Coe postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frank makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frank.
Frank is controlling Coe's posture.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frank wants to sweep here but Coe controlling him for the moment.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coe is stalling in the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank seems keen to control Coe's posture.
Coe trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coe wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank looking for a sweep. Not yet Frank, not yet.
Frank keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Frank controls Coe momentarily but Coe frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coe stopping the sweep attempt from 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: Frank (2) vs (2) Coe
Frank wants to take a breather but Coe is having none of it.
Coe is trying to maintain the position but Frank is very close to passing his half guard.
Frank frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (5) vs (2) Coe
Coe is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
Coe stops Frank from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Frank trying to control but Coe is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coe tries to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Frank wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely.
Coe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frank controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank'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.
Coe is working to get back to half guard.
Coe tries to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Coe working to try and regain half guard.
Coe keeps trying to improve his position.
Frank wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Frank controlling from the full mount.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coe working to try and regain half guard.
Coe is squirming around, avoiding Frank's attempts to control the action.
Coe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Frank content just to control the position here.
Coe tries to reverse the position but Frank maintains control.
Coe wants to control but Frank is having none of it.
Frank controlling from the full mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Coe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frank takes Coe's back. Score +3 for taking back: Frank (8) vs (2) Coe
Coe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coe tries to hold on but Frank postures up.
Coe regains half guard.
Frank controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Coe is defending well.
Frank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Coe is defending well.
Coe wants to control the action here but instead Frank manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (11) vs (2) Coe
Coe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank looking to control but Coe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coe is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
After the fight, Connor Frank was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 25
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 5621 p4p, 405 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 1721 p4p, 192 weight class). Laiho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy. Alexi Laiho 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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Frank clinches up against the ropes.
Frank gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (0) Laiho
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frank tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laiho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frank is working hard here to advance position.
Laiho trying to hold on to Frank's head to control him but Frank postures up.
Laiho is looking to improve his position.
Laiho is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.
Laiho is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank controlling the action here.
Laiho is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (5) vs (0) Laiho
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frank 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.
Frank'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.
Further stalling from Frank.
Frank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laiho is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank fails to take his opponent's back.
Laiho wants to control but Frank is having none of it.
Laiho is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laiho working to try and regain half guard.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
Frank wants to take his opponent's back but Laiho doesn't allow it.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laiho wants to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laiho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Laiho defending well.
Frank controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho is looking to control Frank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laiho avoid being mounted?
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laiho keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laiho actively working from the bottom here.
Frank wants to take a breather but Laiho is having none of it.
Frank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laiho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
Laiho is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laiho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
Laiho is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank is keen to just control but Laiho is a slippery customer.
Laiho is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank tries to pass to full mount but Laiho defends it.
Laiho is looking to improve his position.
Laiho won't allow Frank to pass to mount.
Frank looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laiho tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Frank tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laiho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frank prevents Laiho from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank is pressing down on Laiho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laiho is holding on for now.
Laiho is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank is trying to control. Laiho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laiho tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Frank trying to control from half guard but Laiho is working away.
Laiho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frank's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frank (5) vs (4) Laiho
Laiho 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, Frank has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Laiho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Frank knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Frank for a finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laiho keeps control of the position as Frank tries to break free.
Laiho tightening his grip on Frank, looking for the choke.
Frank trying to control the position but Laiho manages to sink in the hooks.
Laiho is persistently looking for the submission but Frank is defending it well.
Laiho 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, Frank has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Laiho is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Frank has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Frank's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Laiho's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Frank showing good submission defense here.
Laiho looking for the RNC.
Laiho is not going to allow Frank to sit and survive in this position.
Frank preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Laiho.
Laiho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Frank knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Frank for a finish.
Frank is in bad spot here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank turns into Laiho and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (7) vs (4) Laiho
Laiho is looking for a triangle but Frank pushes his legs off easily.
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frank wants to control from the top but Laiho keeps moving.
Frank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laiho wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank is stalling in the full guard.
Laiho keeping full guard, as Frank tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laiho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (10) vs (4) Laiho
Frank trying to control the position but Laiho is working away.
Frank moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Laiho prevents Frank from improving position.
Frank wants to control but Laiho is keeping him busy.
Laiho struggling a bit here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank just content to control the position.
Laiho wants to control but Frank postures up.
Frank wants to control but Laiho is keeping him busy.
Laiho can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Frank stalls from top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Frank.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank continues to hold on tight.
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Laiho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Frank stalls from top position.
Laiho struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position but Laiho is working away.
Frank controls the position from side control.
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Laiho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Laiho wants to control but Frank postures up.
The referee asks Frank politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Frank prefers to stall for the moment though.
Frank working away.
Frank trying to control the action but Laiho is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laiho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (12) vs (4) Laiho
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laiho gets back to half guard.
Laiho is looking to control Frank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laiho avoid being mounted?
Frank is taking a breather. Laiho 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank is trying to control the action in half guard but Laiho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
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 18
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 5224 p4p, 404 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 1627 p4p, 186 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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frank rushes Araujo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Frank to keep the fight standing.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frank wants the takedown. Araujo is fighting it off but Frank persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Araujo's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo is trying to control the position but Frank postures up.
Frank pushes down on Araujo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frank is working for a submission of some sort.
Frank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Frank is stalling here. Araujo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Frank seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Araujo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frank (2) vs (4) Araujo
Frank gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Frank defending well.
Frank is trying to control but can't.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank is concentrating on defense, preventing Araujo from advancing position.
Frank trying to control from the bottom.
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frank defends it well.
Frank tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
Frank wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Frank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (4) vs (4) Araujo
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck.
Araujo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frank has passed into half guard!
Frank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Araujo is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Frank is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
Well, if Frank 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.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Frank is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
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 controlling the action here.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.
Araujo 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: Frank (4) vs (6) Araujo
Frank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo stopping the sweep attempt from Frank.
Frank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Araujo 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.
Frank 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.
Araujo postures up.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Frank trying to control the position.
Frank is controlling Araujo's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
Frank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Araujo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (6) vs (6) Araujo
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frank's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.
Frank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Frank postures up.
Frank advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (9) vs (6) Araujo
Araujo is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Frank politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Frank prefers to stall for the moment though.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Frank trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Frank politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Frank prefers to stall for the moment though.
Frank trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Frank is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Araujo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Frank advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (11) vs (6) Araujo
Araujo working to try and regain half guard.
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Araujo can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is squirming around, avoiding Frank's attempts to control the action.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Frank seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Araujo is holding on tight.
Frank tries to control but Araujo wriggling away.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Frank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Araujo 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: Frank (11) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Frank is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Frank has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (13) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank is stalling in the full guard.
Frank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frank content to stall in guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank passes into half guard.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.
Frank controlling the action here.
Araujo is looking to get back to full guard here but Frank has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (16) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo is trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank taking a breather here.
Frank wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo tries to buck Frank off but Frank is having none of it.
Araujo is not content to let Frank control the position.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Frank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Frank controlling the action here.
Araujo is looking to get back to full guard here but Frank has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (19) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Araujo won't allow Frank to pass to mount.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frank passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (22) vs (8) Araujo
Frank is looking to work his way around to Araujo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Araujo is trying to escape the mount.
Frank is trying to take his opponent's back.
Araujo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo 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.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
Connor Frank 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:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 5065 p4p, 402 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 2783 p4p, 276 weight class). 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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Frank moves into the clinch successfully.
Naga-Wing has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Frank clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Frank (0) vs (4) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is trying to stick to Frank's back but Frank is turning into Naga-Wing. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Naga-Wing's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Frank. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (4) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing can't keep his opponent in guard - Frank advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is defending well.
Still in half guard, Frank seems content to control.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
Frank content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank wants to free his trapped foot but Naga-Wing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank content to control rather than advance.
Frank tries to pass to full mount but Naga-Wing defends it.
Frank is taking a breather. Naga-Wing 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frank wants to take a breather but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Frank is taking a breather. Naga-Wing 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.
Naga-Wing is refusing to be controlled, as Frank sits in half guard.
Naga-Wing won't allow Frank to pass to mount.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to full guard.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Frank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Naga-Wing slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is keeping the position.
Frank trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga-Wing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga-Wing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Frank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Frank.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Frank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frank trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Naga-Wing has his hands on Frank's head, controlling the position.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naga-Wing is keeping the position for now.
Frank content to stall in guard here.
Frank's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is keeping the position.
Frank trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Naga-Wing 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 not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga-Wing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naga-Wing pulls Frank in close to his closed guard and prevents Frank from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Naga-Wing is retaining full guard.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment.
Frank trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Naga-Wing is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (6) Naga-Wing
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking for a sweep. Not yet Frank, not yet.
Naga-Wing engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Naga-Wing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Frank is trying to keep Naga-Wing in close.
Naga-Wing looking to pass the guard.
Frank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to sweep here but Naga-Wing controlling him for the moment.
Frank is trying to keep Naga-Wing in close.
Frank has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Naga-Wing has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (2) vs (9) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing swings around for an armbar but Frank sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Naga-Wing's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (4) vs (9) Naga-Wing
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frank wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
Frank being controlled here momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Frank is looking to pass into half guard but Naga-Wing pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Naga-Wing is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (4) vs (11) Naga-Wing
Frank is trying to keep Naga-Wing in close.
Frank trying to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing passes Frank's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Frank has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naga-Wing is working away from the top position though.
Naga-Wing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frank knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Naga-Wing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Naga-Wing is trying to work for a kimura but Frank is defending well.
Frank trying to control but Naga-Wing postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Naga-Wing has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (4) vs (14) Naga-Wing
Frank regains half guard.
Frank is looking for a sweep. Naga-Wing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (4) vs (17) Naga-Wing
Frank regains half guard.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank is positioning himself well to prevent Naga-Wing advancing to mount.
Frank is looking to improve his position.
Frank is trying to control but can't.
Naga-Wing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frank desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank is looking for a sweep. Naga-Wing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naga-Wing wins on points by 17 to 4.
A victorious Ren Naga-Wing 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 26 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maki Pulu (ranked 679 p4p, 92 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 5016 p4p, 398 weight class). Pulu comes to the cage accompanied by Alive. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Maki Pulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Connor Frank!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frank moves into the clinch successfully.
Pulu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frank gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pulu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frank wants to take the fight to the mat but Pulu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pulu tries to score a body lock takedown but Frank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frank has picked Pulu up - he's going for a ride! Frank dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pulu (0) vs (2) Frank
Frank tries to pass to full mount but Pulu defends it.
Frank is taking a breather. Pulu 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.
Pulu's coaches at Mello 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.
Pulu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pulu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (0) vs (5) Frank
You can see the frustration on Pulu's face as Frank controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pulu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pulu is not content to let Frank control the position.
Pulu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Frank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pulu tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.
Pulu is trying to maintain the position but Frank is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Frank content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pulu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Pulu is defending well.
Frank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pulu is in trouble now - Frank has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (0) vs (8) Frank
Frank controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulu is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to take Pulu's back here but Pulu is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pulu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pulu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pulu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frank slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Frank is taking a breather. Pulu 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.
Pulu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
Frank is trying to control. Pulu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Pulu defending well.
Frank controlling the pace.
Frank works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (0) vs (11) Frank
Pulu regains half guard.
Frank prevents Pulu from improving his position.
Frank is controlling the pace.
Pulu wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Frank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Frank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pulu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frank moves into full mount! Pulu won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (0) vs (14) Frank
Pulu tries to reverse the position but Frank maintains control.
Pulu 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: Pulu (2) vs (14) Frank
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pulu won't allow Frank to sweep him here.
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: Pulu (2) vs (16) Frank
Frank performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Frank is trying to control the action in half guard but Pulu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pulu is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frank in particular looking to stall.
Frank trying to control the action but Pulu is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pulu gets full guard.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frank is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pulu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pulu (4) vs (16) Frank
Pulu wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Pulu controlling from the top position.
Frank wants to hit a switch here but Pulu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Frank there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (7) vs (16) Frank
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pulu looking to control but Frank is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frank prevents Pulu from taking his back.
Pulu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Frank has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Frank tries to hold on but Pulu postures up.
Frank working to try and regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frank is looking to escape.
Frank is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frank working to try and regain half guard.
Pulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frank is looking to escape.
Frank 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank is looking for a sweep. Pulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank keeps trying to improve his position.
Frank has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pulu is working away from the top position though.
Frank tries to get to full guard but Pulu has control of the leg.
Pulu is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pulu passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (10) vs (16) Frank
Frank manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pulu (10) vs (18) Frank
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pulu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frank is looking to advance position but Pulu won't allow it.
Pulu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frank sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pulu's guard.
Frank wants to free his trapped foot but Pulu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pulu is looking to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pulu trying to hold on to Frank's head to control him but Frank postures up.
Frank wants to control but Pulu is keeping him busy.
Pulu actively working from the bottom here.
Frank prevents Pulu from improving his position.
Pulu is working hard here to advance position.
Frank controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frank is taking a breather. Pulu 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 is trying to control. Pulu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frank in particular looking to stall.
Pulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pulu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frank sitting in guard here, content to control.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pulu keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Pulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frank sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pulu's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulu wants to control but Frank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pulu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank wins on points by 18 to 10.
A very excited looking Connor Frank 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:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 4943 p4p, 400 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15669 p4p, 523 weight class). Dominguez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Change by The Deftones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 7 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dominguez looks for a takedown but Frank sprawls well.
Dominguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dominguez somewhat.
Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank tightens his grip and picks Dominguez up, before dumping him to the ground. Dominguez manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frank is one step ahead there.
Dominguez is still trying to improve position.
Frank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Frank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dominguez 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: Frank (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Frank wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Frank defends it.
Frank controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Frank is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frank.
Frank has an active guard here but Dominguez has managed to pass into half guard.
Dominguez is thwarting Frank's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dominguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dominguez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frank (6) vs (2) Dominguez
Frank keeps control of the position easily here as Dominguez tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frank's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dominguez tries to escape but Frank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dominguez rolls, trying to escape but Frank keeps control of the position.
Frank trying to control momentarily.
Dominguez tries to roll but Frank sticks to his back.
Frank trying to control.
Frank has good solid back control here.
Dominguez tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling from the back.
Dominguez is really stuck here.
Good control from Frank.
Dominguez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dominguez is trying desperately to improve position.
Frank trying to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dominguez is holding on tight.
Dominguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Dominguez is working to get back to half guard.
Frank controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez is looking to get to half guard.
Frank wants to control but Dominguez has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez has a hand on Frank's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Frank takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (9) vs (2) Dominguez
Frank prevents Dominguez from getting the reversal.
Frank content just to control the position here.
Frank wants to take Dominguez's back here but Dominguez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to control but Dominguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frank controlling from mount.
Dominguez is trying to escape the mount.
Frank wants to take his opponent's back but instead Dominguez manages to regain half guard.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
Frank prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Dominguez is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dominguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dominguez has his foot on Frank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frank works his way back into a safe position though.
Frank won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Frank advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (12) vs (2) Dominguez
Frank has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dominguez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (14) vs (2) Dominguez
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frank wants to take Dominguez's back but he can't do it this time.
Dominguez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Dominguez is squirming around, avoiding Frank's attempts to control the action.
Frank is really struggling to control Dominguez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Frank has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez is squirming around, avoiding Frank's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
Frank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frank trying to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Frank controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to escape the mount.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Frank maintains control.
Frank content just to control the position here.
Dominguez regains half guard.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Dominguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Frank stays in close to Dominguez's body and controls the position.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (14) vs (4) Dominguez
Dominguez 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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Frank is looking for a triangle but Dominguez pushes his legs off easily.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez 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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Our winner, Connor Frank, 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.
Pablo Dominguez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Clay Frazier (ranked 2862 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 4938 p4p, 398 weight class). Connor Frank has the eye of the tiger 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Clay Frazier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Connor Frank!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Frazier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frazier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frazier drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Frank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frank pushing down on Frazier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Frank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Frank uses his free foot to push down on Frazier's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Frazier. Score +3 for passing guard: Frazier (0) vs (3) Frank
Frazier is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kombat Hangar 18, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Frank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frazier wants to control but Frank is having none of it.
Frank trying to control but Frazier is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank controlling the pace for now.
Frank is looking to work his way around to Frazier's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Frank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frazier wants to control but Frank is having none of it.
Frank controlling from mount.
Frank wants to take Frazier's back here but Frazier is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Frazier tries to reverse the position but Frank maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frazier wants to control but Frank is having none of it.
Frank wants to control the pace but Frazier is squirming around nicely.
Frazier working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frazier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Frank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Frazier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank prevents Frazier from improving his position.
Frank trying to mount his opponent but Frazier defends it.
Frank trying to control the pace.
Frazier trying to control but Frank postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank is trying to control the action in half guard but Frazier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frazier is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Frank jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Frazier (0) vs (6) Frank
A lull in the action here.
Frank tries to move into full mount but can't pass Frazier's legs.
Frazier is trying to get back to half guard.
Frank happy to just control the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank has knee on belly momentarily but Frazier bucks him off and regains half guard.
Frank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Frank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Frank trying to control from half guard but Frazier is working away.
Frazier has his hands clasped together around Frank's back. He's all about the action.
Frank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frazier gets back to full guard.
Frank passes Frazier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Frazier is trying to get back to full guard.
Frazier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
Frazier gets full guard.
Frank stands and throws Frazier's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frazier (0) vs (9) Frank
Frank taking a breather here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frazier can't do much from the bottom here.
Frazier being controlled for a moment.
Frazier is looking to regain half guard here but Frank keeps moving and retains side control.
Frank controls the position.
Frazier gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frazier (0) vs (11) Frank
Frazier manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank is trying to control. Frazier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frank perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Frazier trying to control from the bottom.
Frank is pressing down on Frazier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frazier is holding on for now.
Frank moves into full mount! Frazier won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Frazier (0) vs (14) Frank
Frank tries to control but Frazier wriggling away.
Frank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to control the pace but Frazier is squirming around nicely.
Frazier is looking to get to half guard.
Frazier wants to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Frank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frank tries to control but Frazier wriggling away.
Frazier tries to lock up and control but Frank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frank wants to control the pace but Frazier is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
Frazier stops Frank from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Frank keeps trying to improve his position.
Frazier tries to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Frank controlling from mount.
Frazier wants to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Frank content just to control the position here.
Frank avoids the attempt from Frazier to control.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frazier 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: Frazier (0) vs (17) Frank
Frank keeps control of the position as Frazier tries to break free.
Frank keeps control of the position easily here as Frazier tries to buck him off.
Well, with Frank on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Frazier is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
It looks like Frank 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.
Frazier is in bad spot here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to keep control of the position but Frazier is staying busy.
Frank controls the action.
Frazier tries to escape the position.
Frank is riding his opponent, not letting Frazier buck him off.
Frazier is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Frank controlling the positon.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Frazier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Frazier trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Frank biding his time, looking for the opening.
Frank keeps control of the position as Frazier tries to break free.
Frazier is working hard here to advance position.
I would not like to be Frazier right now.
A lull in the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
Frank not allowing Frazier to control his hands.
Frank has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frazier preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Frank.
Frank has the hooks in. Frazier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank wins on points by 17 to 0.
An out of breath Connor Frank 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:
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 Connor Frank (ranked 4423 p4p, 389 weight class) and Bubba Brandon (ranked 21769 p4p, 511 weight class). Bubba Brandon 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bubba Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandon closes the distance and clinches.
Frank wants the takedown. Brandon is fighting it off but Frank persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brandon's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (0) Brandon
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frank forces his way into half guard.
Frank works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (5) vs (0) Brandon
Frank staying calm.
Brandon struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Frank stalls from top position.
Frank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Frank 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.
Brandon is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Brandon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Frank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brandon is looking for a sweep.
Brandon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Brandon struggling a bit here.
Brandon is not content to let Frank control the position.
Brandon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank prevents Brandon from improving his position.
Frank perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brandon wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
Frank content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brandon moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brandon working a defensive guard but Frank passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frank in particular looking to stall.
Brandon keeping control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank is taking a breather. Brandon 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.
Brandon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (8) vs (0) Brandon
Brandon is trying desperately to improve position.
Brandon is squirming around, avoiding Frank's attempts to control the action.
Brandon is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Frank tries to control but Brandon wriggling away.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Brandon is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandon stops Frank from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Brandon tries to hold on but Frank postures up.
Frank looking to control but Brandon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandon is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brandon is looking to get to half guard.
Frank moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Frank (11) vs (0) Brandon
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank controls the action.
Brandon wants to escape the position.
Frank biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brandon is in bad spot here.
Brandon trying to control the position but Frank manages to sink in the hooks.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Frank's guard. Nice work there by Brandon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (11) vs (2) Brandon
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
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: Frank (13) vs (2) Brandon
Frank content to control rather than advance.
Frank trying to control the action but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Frank controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandon keeps working.
Well, if Frank 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.
Frank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brandon wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.
Brandon has his hands clasped together around Frank's back. He's all about the action.
Brandon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandon 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.
Brandon is trying to hold Frank in close to prevent damage but Frank has managed to pass into half guard.
Brandon tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brandon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Connor Frank 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, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Juan Marfaker (ranked 1939 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 4426 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Juan Marfaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Connor Frank!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marfaker is defended easily by Frank.
Marfaker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marfaker (2) vs (0) Frank
The fighters are battling for position here. Frank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Frank wants to control the position but Marfaker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Frank controlling the position well.
Frank is trying to control but Marfaker passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marfaker (5) vs (0) Frank
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfaker wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
Marfaker tries to advance to mount but Frank denies him.
Frank wants to control but Marfaker postures up.
Frank manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marfaker's best efforts.
Marfaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank is staying active underneath Marfaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marfaker prevents Frank from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker trying to control from half guard but Frank is working away.
Marfaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marfaker wants to free his trapped foot but Frank is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marfaker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marfaker (8) vs (0) Frank
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frank manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marfaker (8) vs (2) Frank
Frank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Marfaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frank prevents Marfaker from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marfaker tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Frank is trying to control the action in half guard but Marfaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marfaker trying to control but Frank postures up.
Frank not doing much here.
Frank tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marfaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marfaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marfaker is working hard here to advance position.
Frank frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marfaker (8) vs (5) Frank
Frank is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Marfaker is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Marfaker (8) vs (8) Frank
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Frank controlling well, preventing Marfaker from escaping the position.
Frank just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Marfaker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Frank has good solid back control here.
It looks like Frank 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank working for a choke but Marfaker reverses nicely into Frank 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marfaker (10) vs (8) Frank
Frank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marfaker forces his way into half guard.
Marfaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frank gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frank's guard.
Frank is looking to get back to full guard here but Marfaker has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Marfaker (13) vs (8) Frank
Marfaker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frank is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marfaker stopping the sweep attempt from Frank.
Frank is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank keeps trying to improve his position.
Marfaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marfaker advances to half guard.
Marfaker trying to control from Frank's half guard. Frank has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank is controlling Marfaker's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marfaker is one step ahead there.
Marfaker trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Marfaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
Frank lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marfaker (13) vs (10) Frank
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to control from the top but Marfaker keeps moving.
Frank controlling from the top position.
Marfaker 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: Marfaker (15) vs (10) Frank
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker prevents Frank from improving his position.
Frank trying to get back to full guard but Marfaker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marfaker (18) vs (10) Frank
Frank is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Marfaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marfaker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frank controls Marfaker momentarily but Marfaker frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marfaker takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
Juan Marfaker is the new heavyweight champion!
Juan Marfaker very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 4401 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (ranked 2689 p4p, 0 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Yoshi Takano!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frank leaves Takano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frank. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Frank (4) vs (0) Takano
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takano tries to improve position but can't.
Frank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank trying to control the position but Takano is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is really struggling to control Takano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You can see the frustration on Takano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takano is not content to let Frank control the position.
Takano regains half guard there - taking advantage of Frank's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Takano defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takano wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.
Takano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takano keeps working.
Takano is trying to maintain the position but Frank is very close to passing his half guard.
Frank wants to control but Takano is keeping him busy.
Well, if Frank 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.
Frank wants to take a breather but Takano is having none of it.
Takano is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank wants to take a breather but Takano is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling the pace.
Takano is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takano is looking to improve his position.
Frank slows the pace down in half guard.
Frank is trying to control. Takano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frank is thwarting Takano's attempts to control the position.
Frank is trying to control the action in half guard but Takano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank is pressing down on Takano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takano is holding on for now.
Takano trying to control but Frank postures up.
Takano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank looking to pass the guard.
Frank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Takano wants to sweep but no luck.
Takano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Frank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takano being controlled here, momentarily.
Frank seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takano for as long as he can get away with.
Takano keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takano is adopting a defensive guard.
Takano keeping full guard, as Frank tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frank has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frank in particular looking to stall.
Takano is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank not doing much here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takano is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frank is thwarting Takano's attempts to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Takano's thigh. Takano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Takano is retaining full guard.
Frank trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Frank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takano managing to control the position.
Takano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank passes Takano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Takano is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takano tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Frank is thwarting Takano's attempts to control the position.
Frank is controlling the pace.
Frank passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (7) vs (0) Takano
Frank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takano is looking to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank prevents Takano from getting the reversal.
Takano tries to lock up and control but Frank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frank trying to control but Takano is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Connor Frank thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 4382 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Anselmo (ranked 2705 p4p, 291 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Troy Anselmo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frank instigates a clinch.
Anselmo manages to pull guard.
Anselmo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frank controls the pace.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anselmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anselmo keeping full guard, as Frank tries to pass.
Frank 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.
Frank slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (3) vs (0) Anselmo
Anselmo is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position but Anselmo is working away.
Anselmo tries to bench press Frank off him but Frank keeps the position.
Anselmo seems a little lost for a moment, as Frank dominates the positioning.
Anselmo tries to improve position but can't.
Frank taking a breather here.
Anselmo is not content to let Frank control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anselmo prevents Frank from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Frank tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Frank has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anselmo trying to remain calm as Frank controls from the top position.
Frank tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anselmo's legs.
The referee asks Frank politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Frank prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Anselmo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank staying calm.
Anselmo prevents Frank from moving into mount.
Frank tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anselmo manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo looking for submissions off his back.
Frank works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (6) vs (0) Anselmo
Frank controlling from the full mount.
Frank moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Frank (9) vs (0) Anselmo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can Anselmo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank is not going to allow Anselmo to sit and survive in this position.
Frank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frank controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
Frank is trying to stick to Anselmo's back but Anselmo 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 Anselmo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (9) vs (2) Anselmo
Anselmo postures up.
Frank looking for a sweep. Not yet Frank, not yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo passes into half guard.
Frank regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anselmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anselmo slips nicely into half guard.
Anselmo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Frank! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (9) vs (5) Anselmo
Frank really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anselmo tries to control but Frank wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank is looking to improve his position but Anselmo isn't that keen on the idea.
Anselmo has control of Frank's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Frank regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Frank 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: Frank (11) vs (5) Anselmo
Frank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank advances to half guard.
Anselmo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Frank is pressing down on Anselmo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anselmo is holding on for now.
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anselmo keeps working.
Frank is pressing down on Anselmo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anselmo is holding on for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (14) vs (5) Anselmo
Frank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anselmo is looking to escape.
Frank controlling from mount.
Frank wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Frank trying to control but Anselmo is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to secure an arm triangle but Anselmo defends it well.
Frank looking to control but Anselmo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anselmo is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
Anselmo is still trying to improve position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Frank tries to control but Anselmo wriggling away.
Anselmo tries to lock up and control but Frank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anselmo is trying to escape the mount.
Frank is trying to take his opponent's back.
Frank looking to control but Anselmo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to take his opponent's back but Anselmo doesn't allow it.
Anselmo wants to control but Frank is having none of it.
Frank wants to take his opponent's back but Anselmo doesn't allow it.
Anselmo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Frank moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (17) vs (5) Anselmo
Frank tries to advance to mount but Anselmo denies him.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank taking a breather here.
Frank tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Frank taking a breather here.
Anselmo is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo is trying to escape the position but Frank is controlling the position.
Frank'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.
Anselmo is looking to reverse the position.
Anselmo prevents Frank from moving into mount.
Anselmo seems a little lost for a moment, as Frank dominates the positioning.
Anselmo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Frank trying to control the action but Anselmo is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
A victorious Connor Frank 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 25 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Soul Makossa (ranked 3318 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 4328 p4p, 0 weight class). Makossa comes to the cage accompanied by SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Soul Makossa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Connor Frank!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frank has closed the distance and engaged Makossa in a clinch.
Frank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Makossa is looking for a takedown.
Frank tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frank has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Makossa regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makossa (0) vs (2) Frank
Makossa keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank postures up.
Makossa looking for a guillotine here but Frank defends easily.
Frank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa trying to keep a closed guard but Frank is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makossa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Makossa is retaining full guard.
Frank got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makossa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frank has managed to get both his arms back between Makossa's legs - danger averted.
Frank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makossa is looking for a triangle here but Frank uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makossa (0) vs (5) Frank
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makossa keeps working.
Frank happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makossa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Makossa tries to control but Frank manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Makossa (0) vs (8) Frank
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Frank.
Frank is looking to control Makossa but Makossa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Makossa can't escape the position.
Frank is riding his opponent, not letting Makossa buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makossa tries to escape the position.
Makossa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frank is trying to stick to Makossa's back but Makossa 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 Makossa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makossa (2) vs (8) Frank
Frank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makossa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makossa (2) vs (10) Frank
Frank wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank content to stall in guard here.
Frank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makossa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makossa looking for a guillotine here but Frank defends easily.
Frank wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makossa looking for a guillotine here but Frank defends easily.
Frank trying to control but Makossa is working from the bottom.
Makossa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makossa looking for a guillotine here but Frank defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank slips nicely into half guard.
Makossa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
Makossa is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank is pressing down on Makossa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makossa is holding on for now.
Frank wants to control but Makossa is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makossa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makossa.
Makossa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makossa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frank forces his way into half guard.
Makossa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
Makossa wants to control but Frank passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makossa (2) vs (13) Frank
Frank happy to just control the position for now.
Frank trying to control the action but Makossa is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Makossa (2) vs (15) Frank
Frank controlling from mount.
Makossa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Makossa is looking to get to half guard.
Frank is looking to work his way around to Makossa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Makossa is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
Frank wants to control the pace but Makossa is squirming around nicely.
Frank might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makossa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frank trying to control but Makossa is having none of it.
Frank mounts Makossa! Really nice guard pass there!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Frank wants to control the pace but Makossa is squirming around nicely.
Makossa 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: Makossa (4) vs (15) Frank
Frank trying to control the position.
Makossa sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makossa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makossa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frank controlling Makossa's posture.
Makossa trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank keeping full guard, as Makossa tries to pass.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position.
Makossa trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank pulls Makossa in to control the position.
Makossa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Makossa (7) vs (15) Frank
Frank is looking to reverse the position.
Makossa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank wins on points by 15 to 7.
Connor Frank thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James McGuire (ranked 1676 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 4301 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman . Connor Frank 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James McGuire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Connor Frank!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frank drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGuire pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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: McGuire (0) vs (4) Frank
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
Frank taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to control Frank's posture but Frank avoids it.
Frank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank controlling the position from side mount.
Frank wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
McGuire is trying to control Frank's posture but Frank avoids it.
Frank controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Frank advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McGuire (0) vs (6) Frank
Frank looking to control but McGuire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGuire tries to lock up and control but Frank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frank tries to control but McGuire wriggling away.
McGuire is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
McGuire is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGuire really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frank looking to take McGuire's back but McGuire rolls and after a scramble, McGuire ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from McGuire to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (6) Frank
Frank keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire postures up.
McGuire stays in close to Frank's body and controls the position.
Frank is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
Frank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire 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.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
Frank looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
Frank looking to control.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank controlling McGuire's posture.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
Frank pulls McGuire in to control the position.
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frank is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
Frank has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
McGuire trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGuire has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McGuire.
Frank keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Frank controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank has his hands on McGuire's head, controlling the position.
McGuire trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank trying to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGuire stays in close to Frank's body and controls the position.
Frank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (8) Frank
Frank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frank wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
Frank pushing down on McGuire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGuire trying to control but Frank postures up.
Frank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGuire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frank is pressing down on McGuire's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuire is holding on for now.
Frank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGuire tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.
Frank wants to take a breather but McGuire is having none of it.
Frank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGuire is pressing down on Frank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank looking to pass the guard.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Frank is proving a slippery customer.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
Frank looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (4) vs (8) Frank
Frank trying to control the position.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank controlling the position.
McGuire stays in close to Frank's body and controls the position.
Frank 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frank is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (4) vs (10) Frank
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frank defends it easily.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank 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.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire trying to control the position.
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Frank is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire controls Frank momentarily but Frank frees himself.
McGuire is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank wins on points by 10 to 4.
A victorious Connor Frank 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: May 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Frank lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Pedro Guedes has been cut.
Frank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guedes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Frank scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Frank looks to score with a jab to the body but Guedes is just out of range.
and Frank counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Guedes! He's just covering up as Frank starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Frank!
Connor Frank 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: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
Ollsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Connor Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ollsen swivels and escapes.
Ollsen connects with a leg kick. Frank looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frank shoots in looking for a takedown. Ollsen tries to sprawl out of it but Frank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ollsen 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.
Ollsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frank has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Frank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ollsen defends it nicely.
Frank Ollsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Frank.
Frank walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ollsen falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Frank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Frank has eaten all the pies!#T2#
Ollsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Frank content to stall in guard here.
Frank trying to control but Ollsen is working from the bottom.
Frank is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Ollsen is retaining full guard.
Frank slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Ollsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ollsen connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Connor Frank has been cut.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ollsen tries to counter by clinching up but Frank breaks away and moves out of range.
Ollsen checks a low kick from Frank.
Frank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Frank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ollsen counters with a two punch combo.
Frank misses with a body shot
and Ollsen counters with a left and a right that stings Frank.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ollsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
Frank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ollsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frank somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ollsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor Frank's cut.
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#
Ollsen leaves Frank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ollsen pushes Frank away with a front kick.
Frank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ollsen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ollsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank dives in for a single leg takedown but Ollsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Ollsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frank Ollsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Frank.
Frank misses with a straight right.
Ollsen is looking to counter the offense by Frank and move into the clinch.
Frank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Ollsen moves into the clinch.#T1#
Ollsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frank Ollsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Frank tries to score with a low kick but Ollsen moves his leg out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Ollsen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ollsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Frank closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ollsen's guard.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Ollsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frank trying to control but Ollsen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ollsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Ollsen is keeping the position.
Frank sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ollsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ollsen is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ollsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ollsen swivels and escapes.
Ollsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank Ollsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frank takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ollsen connects with a high kick.
Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ollsen manages to avoid it.#CL#
Ollsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ollsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Ollsen manages to break the clinch.
Ollsen misses with a body kick.
And Frank tries to counter it with a takedown but Ollsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some wild striking there from Ollsen.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Ollsen moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank fails to land the takedown.
Ollsen throws a big counter combination but Frank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ollsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor Frank's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ollsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank.
Frank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frank wants it to stay on the feet.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank shoots in looking for a takedown but Ollsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frank fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank shoots and misses
and Ollsen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frank's knee momentarily.
Frank Ollsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Frank.
Frank looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frank throws a low kick, looking for Ollsen's leg but Ollsen calmly moves out of range.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Frank swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ollsen counters with a straight right hand.
Frank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ollsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ollsen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ollsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frank changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ollsen avoids the head kick by Frank.
Connor Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ollsen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Frank with that takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Frank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ollsen counters with a one-two to the body.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ollsen moves away.
Frank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ollsen is fending him off so far but Frank persists. Nope, Ollsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Ollsen lands with a kick to the temple. Frank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank fails with the takedown.
Ollsen tries to counter with a takedown but Frank is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Ollsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Frank. Frank gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank misses with a hook
and Ollsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Ollsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frank.
Frank Ollsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frank shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ollsen counters with a left and a right that stings Frank.
Frank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ollsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frank pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ollsen is out of range and Frank settles back down.
Ollsen tries to counter with a takedown but Frank is quick to defend against it.
Frank fails with the takedown
and Ollsen counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank misses with a leg kick
and Ollsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ollsen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Ollsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ollsen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Ollsen!
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