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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Puelles (ranked 24433 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Szczęsny (ranked 2217 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Puelles ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Victor Szczęsny!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Puelles gets tackled into the cage by Szczęsny. Szczęsny maintains the clinch.
Puelles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szczęsny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Szczęsny has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Puelles clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Puelles (0) vs (4) Szczęsny
Puelles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Szczęsny controlling from the back.
Szczęsny has his arm under Puelles 's chin here. Game over son! Szczęsny squeezes tightly and Puelles is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Victor Szczęsny!
A pretty intense looking Victor Szczęsny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Haller (ranked 3599 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Puelles (ranked 24440 p4p, 0 weight class). Claudio Puelles 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Haller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Puelles !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Haller gets a clinch.
Haller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Haller manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Haller (4) vs (0) Puelles
Haller working away.
Puelles is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Haller is staying active.
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.
Puelles is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puelles sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puelles trying to hold on to Haller's head to control him but Haller postures up.
Haller is looking to advance position but Puelles won't allow it.
Puelles controlling the position well.
Puelles moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puelles is trying to control the position but Haller postures up.
Haller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haller is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Puelles has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Haller is looking to defend but Puelles has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Haller! Puelles pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Haller taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Claudio Puelles !
Claudio Puelles was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated David Haller had this to say: 'WTF???'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andre Mahesa (ranked 5059 p4p, 407 weight class) and Claudio Puelles (ranked 24439 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Mahesa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Puelles !
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Puelles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mahesa counters with a single leg into guard. Puelles didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mahesa (2) vs (0) Puelles
Mahesa 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.
Puelles has his feet on Mahesa's thighs here. He's pushed Mahesa off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mahesa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudio Puelles !
After the fight, Claudio Puelles 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:
RRFC Challengers 2
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Altini moves into the clinch.
Altini lands a hook that snaps the head of Puelles backwards.
Puelles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Altini content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Altini controlling the action here for a moment.
Altini seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Good body shot from Altini.
Altini lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Altini.
Puelles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Puelles shoots in looking for a takedown but Altini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puelles 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Altini throws a right and a left that Puelles avoids nicely. #T1#
Altini is looking to clinch but Puelles is avoiding it.
Puelles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Altini throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Altini rushes Puelles and presses him up against the cage.
Altini unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Puelles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Puelles .
Altini is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Puelles takes a shot to the head.
Altini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Altini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puelles backwards. #T2#
Puelles tries to pull guard but Altini holds him up against the cage and eventually Puelles drops back down to his feet.
Puelles letting Altini take a breather here.
Altini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Altini gets through Puelles 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Altini tries to land knees in the clinch but Puelles avoids the damage to the body.
Puelles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Altini gets a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Puelles breaks from the clinch.
Puelles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Altini is fending him off so far but Puelles persists. Nope, Altini circles away and we're back to standing.
Altini misses with the combination.
Puelles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Altini.
Puelles misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Altini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puelles to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Puelles wants to control from the top but Altini keeps moving. #T4#
Altini wants to sweep here but Puelles controlling him for the moment.
Altini is looking to stand up but Puelles isn't so interested in that idea.
Altini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puelles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Puelles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Altini stands and throws Puelles 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Altini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Altini thows a body kick. Puelles tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Altini feints a jab promting Puelles to slip. Altini then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Puelles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Altini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Altini misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Puelles counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Altini working for a triangle but Puelles defends it easily.
Altini seems keen to control Puelles 's posture.#T1#
Puelles throws an elbow that misses. Altini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puelles 's guard. Nice move by Altini!#REVR#
Puelles trying to keep a closed guard but Altini is proving a slippery customer.
Altini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Altini wants to control from the top but Puelles keeps moving.
Altini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Altini works over Puelles with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Altini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Altini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Altini decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Puelles , up you get!
Altini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puelles can do to turn this around?
Altini throws the kick towards the body but Puelles avoids it.
Altini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Puelles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puelles darts in looking for a takedown but Altini gets double underhooks and turns Puelles into the cage.
Altini slaps away a takedown attempt from Puelles , before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Altini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Altini. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Altini.
#CL#
Puelles gets tackled into the cage by Altini. Altini maintains the clinch.
Puelles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Altini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Puelles .
Puelles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Altini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puelles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Altini prevents it.
Altini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puelles .
#T4#
Puelles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Altini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Altini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altini misses with a knee to the head.
Altini gets underhooks to prevent Puelles 's takedown attempt.
Altini presses Puelles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Altini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Altini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Altini slowing the pace effectively.
Puelles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Altini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Altini lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Altini dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Altini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puelles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puelles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Altini.
Altini lands a body shot.
#CL#
Altini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Altini trying to land knees to the body.
Altini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Puelles .
Altini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puelles .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puelles managing to block the knees to the body from Altini.
Altini stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Altini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puelles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Altini - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Puelles is trying to pull guard but Altini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Puelles .
Altini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Altini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puelles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Puelles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Altini is defending well.
Knees to the body from Altini.
#T2#
Altini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Puelles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Puelles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Altini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Altini tries to land a knee to the head but Puelles blocks with his arms.
Altini gets through Puelles 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Altini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puelles .
Altini is pressed up against the cage. Puelles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Altini down to the mat. Altini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Altini throws a nice looking combination but Puelles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Altini gets caught napping as Puelles dives in and scores a takedown. Altini manages to retain guard.#ES#
Altini is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Puelles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Altini lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Puelles tries to pull guard but Altini holds him up against the cage and eventually Puelles drops back down to his feet.
Puelles tries to pull guard but Altini won't allow it.
Puelles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Altini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puelles backwards.
Altini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puelles backwards. #BC2#
Puelles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Altini pushes Puelles away with a front kick.#T4##CL#
Altini moves into the clinch.
Altini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Altini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Altini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Puelles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Altini tries to clinch there but Puelles circles away.
Puelles feints the counter takedown.
Altini tries to clinch up but Puelles circles away and keeps his distance.
Gabriele Altini is winning the standup battle so far.
Altini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puelles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Altini lunges at Puelles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puelles 's hand.
Gabriele Altini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altini throws a right hand that Puelles ducks under and follows up with a left that Puelles also avoids with ease.
Puelles raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Claudio Puelles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Altini fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriele Altini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Altini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriele Altini!
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