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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leandro Ribeiro (ranked 5270 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsumi Orochi (ranked 6908 p4p, 0 weight class). Orochi has chosen Plan Three - Triggers as his entrance music. Katsumi Orochi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Leandro Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Katsumi Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribeiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orochi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Orochi
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Orochi.
Orochi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Ribeiro trying to hold on to Orochi's head to control him but Orochi postures up.
Orochi is just content to waste time from the top position. Ribeiro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Orochi wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orochi is aware though and is defending well.
Orochi wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Orochi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Orochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orochi won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Orochi stays in close to Ribeiro's body and controls the position.
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orochi passes into half guard.
Orochi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to control but Orochi is keeping busy.
Orochi wants to free his trapped foot but Ribeiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Orochi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi postures up.
Orochi wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orochi has picked Ribeiro up and slammed him! Ribeiro can't keep hold of the triangle and Orochi manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (5) Orochi
Ribeiro regains half guard.
Orochi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orochi controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orochi wants to advance to full mount but Ribeiro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orochi won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Orochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orochi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Orochi doesn't defend quickly enough and Ribeiro has managed to lock this one up! Can Orochi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ribeiro on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leandro Ribeiro! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katsumi Orochi (ranked 6680 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikemba Onazi (ranked 5986 p4p, 0 weight class). Orochi comes to the cage accompanied by Plan Three - Triggers. Onazi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Harrysong - Samankwe. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Katsumi Orochi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Onazi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Onazi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Onazi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Orochi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Onazi to the mat. Onazi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orochi (2) vs (0) Onazi
Onazi has his foot on Orochi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orochi works his way back into a safe position though.
Orochi content to stall in guard here.
Onazi working for a triangle but Orochi defends it easily.
Onazi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Orochi has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Orochi seems content to control.
Orochi wants to pass to mount but Onazi is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onazi tries to get to full guard but Orochi has control of the leg.
Orochi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orochi (5) vs (0) Onazi
Onazi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orochi wants to control the pace but Onazi is squirming around nicely.
Orochi is really struggling to control Onazi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Onazi can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Orochi (8) vs (0) Onazi
Orochi 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, Onazi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Onazi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Orochi.
Orochi looking to break Onazi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Onazi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Orochi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Onazi rolls, trying to escape but Orochi keeps control of the position.
Orochi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Onazi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Orochi looking for the RNC.
Orochi trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onazi showing good submission defense here.
Onazi is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onazi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Orochi gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Onazi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Orochi is not going to allow Onazi to sit and survive in this position.
Onazi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Onazi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orochi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Onazi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orochi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Onazi is looking to escape.
Onazi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Onazi keeps trying to improve his position.
Orochi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Onazi reaches up to try and control the position but Orochi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Onazi rolls and tries to escape and now Orochi has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Orochi (11) vs (0) Onazi
Orochi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Onazi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Onazi is in bad spot here.
Orochi looking for the choke from the back.
Onazi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orochi's guard. Nice work there by Onazi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orochi (11) vs (2) Onazi
Orochi working a defensive guard here.
Orochi keeping full guard, as Onazi tries to pass.
Onazi stopping the sweep attempt from Orochi.
Onazi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Orochi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Onazi has Orochi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orochi (13) vs (2) Onazi
Orochi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Onazi is looking for a triangle here but Orochi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orochi (16) vs (2) Onazi
Orochi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Onazi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orochi tries for a kimura but Onazi is defending well.
Orochi trying to control the action but Onazi is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Orochi just content to control the position.
Onazi prevents Orochi from improving position.
Onazi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orochi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orochi (16) vs (6) Onazi
Orochi tries to break free.
Onazi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orochi is defending well though. Onazi let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orochi trying to control but not successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Onazi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Orochi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Onazi's guard. Nice work there by Orochi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orochi (18) vs (6) Onazi
Onazi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Orochi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Onazi. Score +3 for passing guard: Orochi (21) vs (6) Onazi
Onazi tries to buck Orochi off but Orochi is having none of it.
Orochi gets to mount! Onazi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Orochi (23) vs (6) Onazi
Orochi moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Orochi (26) vs (6) Onazi
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Onazi is keeping busy.
Orochi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Onazi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Orochi tightening his grip on Onazi, looking for the choke.
Onazi tries to escape the position.
Orochi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Orochi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Onazi is in bad spot here.
Onazi wants to control his opponent's hands but Orochi gets his hands free.
Orochi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Orochi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Onazi's body.
Onazi rolls, trying to escape but Orochi keeps control of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Onazi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orochi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Onazi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Orochi trying to control momentarily.
Onazi tries to roll but Orochi sticks to his back.
Onazi is still trying to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Onazi is keeping busy.
Orochi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Onazi tries to roll but Orochi sticks to his back.
Orochi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Onazi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orochi's guard. Nice work there by Onazi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orochi (26) vs (8) Onazi
Onazi preventing the sweep.
Onazi tries to free his leg and advance position but Orochi is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Onazi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Onazi looking to pass the guard.
Orochi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orochi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onazi is one step ahead there.
Onazi trying to control but Orochi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orochi takes the fight on points by 26 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kabala Magaluff (ranked 21592 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsumi Orochi (ranked 6650 p4p, 0 weight class). Magaluff comes to the cage accompanied by Shalom. Orochi has chosen Plan Three - Triggers as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kabala Magaluff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Katsumi Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orochi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magaluff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Orochi clinches with his opponent.
Orochi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orochi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magaluff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kabala Magaluff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsumi Orochi.
Magaluff goes for a takedown attempt but Orochi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magaluff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Orochi! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Magaluff (4) vs (0) Orochi
Orochi tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Magaluff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Orochi sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi is trying to control but can't.
Magaluff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orochi on the ground.
Magaluff is looking to take a break and control but Orochi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magaluff is trying to work for a kimura but Orochi is defending well.
Orochi wants to control but Magaluff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orochi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Orochi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magaluff controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magaluff sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Orochi doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Magaluff paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Orochi - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Katsumi Orochi! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katsumi Orochi (ranked 6537 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferenc Puskas (ranked 23442 p4p, 0 weight class). Orochi comes to the cage accompanied by Plan Three - Triggers. The crowd seem to be enjoying Puskas's choice of entrance music: La Horde Vs. Brahms. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Katsumi Orochi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ferenc Puskas!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Puskas moves into the clinch.
Puskas lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orochi (0) vs (2) Puskas
Puskas stopping the sweep attempt from Orochi.
Orochi working for a triangle but Puskas defends it easily.
Orochi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puskas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orochi is keeping the position for now.
Orochi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Puskas on the ground.
Puskas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puskas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puskas is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi controls Puskas momentarily but Puskas frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orochi is looking for a triangle but Puskas pushes his legs off easily.
Puskas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puskas trying to pass the guard but Orochi defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puskas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Puskas is looking to advance position but Orochi won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puskas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Orochi tries to roll over but Puskas keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puskas works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orochi (0) vs (5) Puskas
Puskas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Orochi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Orochi is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puskas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Orochi is surviving well by controlling Puskas's body position as best he can.
Puskas fails to move to back control.
Orochi can't escape the position.
Puskas controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi tries to reverse the position but Puskas maintains control.
Puskas wants to finish this one by submission but Orochi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Puskas.
Puskas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Puskas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Orochi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orochi (2) vs (5) Puskas
Orochi wants to control from the top but Puskas keeps moving.
Orochi forces his way into half guard.
Orochi 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puskas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puskas looking to control.
Puskas 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: Orochi (2) vs (7) Puskas
Puskas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orochi (2) vs (10) Puskas
Puskas prevents Orochi from getting the reversal.
Puskas trying to control but Orochi is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puskas throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Orochi has his hands clasped together but Puskas breaks the hold and Orochi is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Puskas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ferenc Puskas!
After winning the bout, Ferenc Puskas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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