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Event:
ADCC - World Challenge
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6385 p4p, 130 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 4022 p4p, 86 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rodolfo Vieira enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
Vieira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira working a defensive guard but Santos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Vieira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira trying his best to control but Santos has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (7) vs (0) Vieira
Santos 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 one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is working to get back to half guard.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Vieira tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Vieira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Santos (10) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira is really stuck here.
Santos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vieira doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Santos controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Vieira right now.
Santos has good solid back control here.
Vieira tries to roll but Santos sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vieira tries to escape but Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Santos controlling the positon.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vieira for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control the action but Santos just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Santos.
Vieira tries to escape but Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his position.
Vieira just trying to survive but Santos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vieira fending off the submission attempt from Santos.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos not allowing Vieira to control his hands.
Vieira showing good submission defense here.
Santos looking for the RNC.
Vieira tries to escape but Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from the back.
Santos is not going to allow Vieira to sit and survive in this position.
Vieira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Santos.
Santos working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Vieira is doing well to defend. Santos seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Vieira is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erberth Santos!
Erberth Santos retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
ADCC - Road to Vegas
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mahamad Aly (ranked 3979 p4p, 148 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 3981 p4p, 88 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Mahamad Aly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vieira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aly's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aly (0) vs (2) Vieira
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.
Vieira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Aly is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodolfo Vieira! |
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Event:
ADCC- Tournament
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6301 p4p, 127 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 3931 p4p, 87 weight class). Rodolfo Vieira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vieira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Santos (4) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Santos easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (6) vs (0) Vieira
Santos controlling his opponent.
Vieira is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vieira gets back to half guard.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vieira avoid being mounted?
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Vieira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira won't allow Santos to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Vieira defends it.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
Santos prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Santos is taking a breather. Vieira 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.
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vieira trying to control but Santos postures up.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
Santos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vieira! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (9) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos working for a submission but Vieira is keeping him at bay.
Vieira is working to get back to half guard.
Santos avoids the attempt from Vieira to control.
Vieira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vieira tries to improve his position but instead Santos has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Santos (12) vs (0) Vieira
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Vieira trying to control the position but Santos manages to sink in the hooks.
Santos has good solid back control here.
Vieira tries to break free.
Vieira turns into Santos and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (12) vs (2) Vieira
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.
Vieira trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos 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: Santos (14) vs (2) Vieira
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Santos uses his free foot to push down on Vieira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vieira. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (17) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vieira stops Santos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Vieira tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
Vieira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to take Vieira's back here but Vieira is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vieira is trying desperately to improve position.
Santos avoids the attempt from Vieira to control.
Santos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vieira tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vieira is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Vieira tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Santos (20) vs (2) Vieira
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Santos gets his hands free as Vieira looks to control.
Vieira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Santos's guard. Nice work there by Vieira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (20) vs (4) Vieira
Vieira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santos dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (22) vs (4) Vieira
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
Erberth Santos retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
ADCC - Super Challenge
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 3896 p4p, 88 weight class) and Michael Musumeci (ranked 3897 p4p, 89 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rodolfo Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Michael Musumeci!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Musumeci as he jumps to the side.
Musumeci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vieira but Vieira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vieira looking to score a takedown here. Musumeci is defending well but Vieira drives through and ends up in Musumeci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (0) Musumeci
Musumeci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
Vieira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vieira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Musumeci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vieira trying to control but Musumeci 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to pass into half guard but Musumeci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Musumeci is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (2) Musumeci
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Musumeci from controlling successfully.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Musumeci controlling him for the moment.
Musumeci is fighting to break Vieira's control of his arms but Vieira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Musumeci stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
Vieira is controlling Musumeci's posture.
Musumeci wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Vieira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Musumeci tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Musumeci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Musumeci trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira is controlling Musumeci's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Musumeci controlling him for the moment.
Vieira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Musumeci postures up.
Musumeci looks winded!
Vieira has his hands on Musumeci's head, controlling the position.
Vieira looking to control.
Vieira pulls Musumeci in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looking to control.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
Vieira pulls Musumeci in to control the position.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Musumeci from controlling successfully.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Vieira is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vieira controlling the position.
Vieira controls Musumeci momentarily but Musumeci frees himself.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vieira pulls Musumeci in to control the position.
Vieira continues to stall.
Vieira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
Vieira trying to control the position here.
Vieira'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.
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Musumeci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Musumeci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (4) vs (2) Musumeci
Vieira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vieira.
Vieira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vieira advances to half guard.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vieira passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (7) vs (2) Musumeci
Vieira controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vieira moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (10) vs (2) Musumeci
Vieira biding his time, looking for the opening.
Musumeci staying busy and making it hard for Vieira to control.
Vieira has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Musumeci's body.
Vieira continues to hold on tight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vieira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Musumeci for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Vieira.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vieira.
Vieira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Musumeci doesn't escape.
Vieira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Musumeci is defending well though. Vieira let's go of the attempt for now.
Vieira biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Musumeci is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodolfo Vieira! |
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Event:
ADCC - Finals
Date: Jun 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcus Almeida (ranked 3885 p4p, 141 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 3883 p4p, 89 weight class). Rodolfo Vieira is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marcus Almeida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Almeida circles away.
Vieira gets tackled into the ropes by Almeida. Almeida maintains the clinch.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Vieira turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Vieira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Almeida (0) vs (2) Vieira
Almeida can't keep his opponent in guard - Vieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vieira is stalling here. Almeida is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vieira seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Almeida has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Almeida (4) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Almeida off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Almeida (4) vs (6) Vieira
Vieira working for a choke but Almeida is defending well.
Vieira avoiding Almeida 's attempts to control his hands.
Vieira doesn't have the hooks in and Almeida manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeida (6) vs (6) Vieira
Vieira controls Almeida momentarily but Almeida frees himself.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida postures up.
Vieira pulls Almeida in to control the position.
Almeida postures up.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeida (6) vs (8) Vieira
Almeida is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily.
Vieira stays in close to Almeida's body and controls the position.
Almeida wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira passes into half guard.
Vieira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Almeida (6) vs (11) Vieira
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Almeida (6) vs (13) Vieira
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Vieira trying to control but Almeida is having none of it.
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Almeida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Almeida has given up his back. Will we see Vieira going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Almeida (6) vs (16) Vieira
Almeida is trying to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vieira working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Almeida is doing well to defend. Vieira seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Almeida is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodolfo Vieira! |
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Event:
ADCC - Qualifiers 2
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Arges (ranked 3875 p4p, 85 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 3878 p4p, 87 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Arges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arges instigates a clinch.
Vieira has clasped his hands together around Arges's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arges (0) vs (4) Vieira
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.
Arges is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Arges regains half guard.
Arges wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Arges looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Arges is working away.
Arges looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Vieira. Oh but Arges has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Vieira goes limp - he's gone! Arges jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Arges! |
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Event:
ADCC - Qualifiers 1
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mahamad Aly (ranked 3866 p4p, 138 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 3868 p4p, 90 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mahamad Aly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aly wants to clinch.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aly fails with the takedown.
Vieira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aly sprawls well initially but Vieira persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aly (0) vs (2) Vieira
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vieira in particular looking to stall.
Aly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but Aly defending well.
Vieira is controlling the pace.
Aly is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Aly could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vieira has cracked it and Aly is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodolfo Vieira! |
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