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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anderson Oliveira (ranked 5721 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Dakuta (ranked 6053 p4p, 504 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roy Dakuta was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight 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; Anderson Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roy Dakuta!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dakuta clinches with his opponent.
Dakuta jumps guard and drags Oliveira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira pushing down on Dakuta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dakuta is trying to control but can't.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Dakuta is a slippery customer.
Dakuta keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Dakuta is a slippery customer.
Oliveira is looking to stall here but Dakuta recovers full guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Dakuta is working from the bottom.
Oliveira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (3) vs (0) Dakuta
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dakuta's legs.
Dakuta is looking for a sweep.
Dakuta prevents Oliveira from improving position.
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dakuta has escaped the position, nice work there.
What's Dakuta going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Dakuta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to take a breather but Dakuta manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Oliveira.
Oliveira is fighting to break Dakuta's control of his arms but Dakuta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakuta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Dakuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dakuta looking for a sweep. Not yet Dakuta, not yet.
Oliveira passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Dakuta defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dakuta desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Oliveira is trying to control. Dakuta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oliveira not doing much here.
Dakuta is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira wants to pass to mount but Dakuta is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dakuta trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira trying to control the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dakuta gets back to full guard.
Dakuta keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Dakuta pulls Oliveira in to control the position.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Dakuta has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dakuta keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Dakuta managing to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (6) vs (0) Dakuta
Oliveira moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Oliveira (8) vs (0) Dakuta
Dakuta working to try and regain half guard.
Dakuta prevents any damage by holding on tight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to control but Dakuta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dakuta turns into him and now he's in Oliveira's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (8) vs (2) Dakuta
Oliveira controlling Dakuta's posture.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dakuta is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Dakuta is proving a slippery customer.
Dakuta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oliveira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oliveira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oliveira! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (12) vs (2) Dakuta
Oliveira trying to control the action but Dakuta is working from the bottom.
Oliveira taking a break here but Dakuta is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dakuta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oliveira trying to advance position but Dakuta counters by regaining guard.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Dakuta is retaining full guard.
Dakuta is pulling down on Oliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliveira, at least for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Dakuta is keeping the position.
Oliveira trying to control but Dakuta is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dakuta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Dakuta keeps moving.
Dakuta trying to control the position.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dakuta controlling Oliveira's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Anderson Oliveira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
EFL 21
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Dakuta lands a glancing blow to the side of Bravo's head.
A head kick by Dakuta misses #TD#
and Bravo counters with a single leg into guard. Dakuta didn't expect that.
Bravo advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bravo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dakuta is trying to escape and Bravo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dakuta is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bravo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edger Bravo!
A relieved looking Edger Bravo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ford gets caught napping as Dakuta dives in and scores a takedown. Ford manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dakuta defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dakuta drops back looking for a leg! Ford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ford manages to kick Dakuta off! Dakuta jumps back into Ford's guard.
Dakuta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ford is trying to keep Dakuta in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dakuta looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dakuta prevents Ford from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dakuta tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Dakuta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ford, pushing him back against the cage.
Ford being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Dakuta gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ford regains guard.
Ford is looking to stand back up but Dakuta counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ford. #REVR#
Ford wants to control but Dakuta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ford is trying to stand up here but Dakuta is controlling him well. #T2##SUB2#
Dakuta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ford is trying to stand.
Dakuta tries to pass to full mount but Ford defends it. #ES#
Ford kicks off Dakuta and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Dakuta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ford's guard.#ES#
Ford manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3#
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dakuta tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Dakuta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ford's half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dakuta controlling the action here.
Ford trying to control but Dakuta postures up.
Ford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dakuta is taking a breather. Ford 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.#T4#
Dakuta works his way into side control.
Ford is trying to get back to his feet.
Dakuta takes a little break here. Ford wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The strikes coming from Dakuta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dakuta happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Dakuta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Dakuta clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Ford manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dakuta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dakuta advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dakuta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Roy Dakuta has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Ford won't allow Dakuta to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Dakuta seems content to control.#SUB#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dakuta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Dakuta escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Dakuta has closed the distance and engaged Ford in a clinch.
#TD2#
Dakuta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ford uses from the top position.
Dakuta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ford's guard. #REVB##T2#
Dakuta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ford is trying to keep Dakuta in close.
Dakuta wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Dakuta postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it.
Dakuta 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.
Dakuta advances to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Dakuta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ford is just riding it out for now. Dakuta eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Dakuta 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.
Ford misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ford tries to kick Dakuta off but Dakuta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dakuta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dakuta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ford!
Dakuta lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ford hang on?
Ford avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dakuta.
Dakuta controlling his opponent.
Dakuta thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dakuta wants to take Ford's back but he can't do it this time. #SU2#
Dakuta is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Dakuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ford dives in for a single leg takedown but Dakuta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dakuta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Dakuta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Dakuta gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sloppy strikes from Dakuta. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Dakuta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ford throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ford trying to control from the bottom.
Dakuta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##ES#
Ford kicks off Dakuta and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Dakuta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but Dakuta passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Dakuta controlling the action here. #T2#
Dakuta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ford defending well though.
Dakuta is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Dakuta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dakuta.
Dakuta uses his free foot to push down on Ford's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ford. #T3#
Dakuta fails to advance to Ford's back.
Ford is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ford wants to get back to his feet.
Dakuta throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#ES#
Ford bucks Dakuta off and manages to get back to his feet! #T4##TD2#
Dakuta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ford napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Dakuta stands up and beckons Ford to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ford tries for a takedown but Dakuta circles away easily#CL2#
and Dakuta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dakuta to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hollis Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Dakuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dakuta looks for the body kick but Ford saw that one coming.
Dakuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dakuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ford enables Dakuta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Dakuta stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hollis Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Dakuta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Ford tries to sprawl but Dakuta drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Dakuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dakuta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Dakuta!
A relieved looking Roy Dakuta 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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