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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramses Fiddlesticks (ranked 18788 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Greek (ranked 5370 p4p, 477 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ramses Fiddlesticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nick Greek!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiddlesticks pushes Greek up against the cage in a clinch.
Fiddlesticks is looking for a takedown.
Greek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fiddlesticks to keep the fight standing.
Greek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fiddlesticks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greek wants a takedown.
Ramses Fiddlesticks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Greek.
Fiddlesticks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Greek regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiddlesticks (2) vs (0) Greek
Fiddlesticks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Fiddlesticks preventing the sweep.
Fiddlesticks pushing down on Greek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek is looking to improve his position.
Fiddlesticks is looking for a kimura but Greek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiddlesticks to get the leverage.
Greek is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiddlesticks.
Fiddlesticks wants to pass to mount but Greek is defending the position.
Greek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greek.
Fiddlesticks advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiddlesticks (5) vs (0) Greek
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks trying to control the action but Greek is working from the bottom.
Fiddlesticks moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiddlesticks (7) vs (0) Greek
Fiddlesticks controlling the pace for now.
Greek is trying to control the position here but Fiddlesticks swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Fiddlesticks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramses Fiddlesticks!
Ramses Fiddlesticks made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Well, THAT'S a shocker! Am I right or what? Sorry dude, you'll never see another title shot after this one.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Greek (ranked 5183 p4p, 477 weight class) and Isiah Yesaya (ranked 23623 p4p, 0 weight class). Yesaya has chosen Rivers of Babylon as his entrance music. Nick Greek looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Nick Greek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Isiah Yesaya!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Yesaya instigates a clinch.
Greek works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Greek (2) vs (0) Yesaya
Yesaya is trying to keep Greek in close.
Greek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yesaya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greek is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greek preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Greek (5) vs (0) Yesaya
Yesaya is trying to control Greek's posture but Greek avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Yesaya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yesaya wants to control but Greek postures up.
Greek just content to control the position.
Yesaya is looking to reverse the position.
Yesaya seems a little lost for a moment, as Greek dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yesaya! Score +2 for reaching mount: Greek (7) vs (0) Yesaya
Greek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Greek has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yesaya wants to control but Greek is having none of it.
Yesaya reaches up to try and control the position but Greek seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Yesaya rolls and tries to escape and now Greek has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Greek (10) vs (0) Yesaya
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greek gets his hands free as Yesaya looks to control.
Greek is hanging on to Yesaya's back as he tries to escape.
Greek is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Yesaya taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Greek.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Greek!
In defeat, Isiah Yesaya stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can not be beaten.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Silo Zama (ranked 7207 p4p, 458 weight class) and Nick Greek (ranked 5156 p4p, 474 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Paint it Black. Nick Greek looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Silo Zama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Greek!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Greek closes the distance and clinches up with Zama, looking for a takedown. Greek pushes Zama against the cage but Zama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zama moves into the clinch successfully.
Zama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Greek passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Zama (0) vs (3) Greek
Zama is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zama seems a little lost for a moment, as Greek dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zama looks to move to half guard but instead Greek has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zama (0) vs (5) Greek
Greek is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zama has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek has hold of Zama's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zama manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Greek looks winded!
Greek is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zama has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zama wants to control but Greek is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greek fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zama is working to get back to half guard.
Zama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zama tries to get out of the position.
Zama is trying to control the position here but Greek swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Greek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Greek!
In defeat, Silo Zama stepped up to the mic, saying 'Do you know what the good thing about pain is? It shows you that you are still alive.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Greek clinches up against the cage.
Greek lands with a short shot to the head.
Evans tries to pull guard but Greek won't allow it.
#TD#
Evans ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Evans no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Evans could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Evans wants to hit a switch here but Greek passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Evans there! #SUB2#
Greek looking for a guillotine from mount but Evans is having none of it.
Greek wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is looking to get to half guard.
Greek lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Greek jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Evans is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Evans and Greek has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Evans is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Greek throws a strike but Evans avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Greek 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.
Greek looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Evans working for a triangle but Greek defends it easily.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greek wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving. #SUB#
Evans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greek defends it easily.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Greek from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Greek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Evans is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Evans has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greek trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Greek has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
Greek tries to strike from the bottom.
Evans stands up over Greek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greek's head.#T4#
Evans working some strikes from top position.
Greek working a defensive guard here.
Evans works over Greek with some ground and pound from guard.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greek controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself. #SUB2#
Greek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greek looks winded!
Evans cracks Greek with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greek's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Evans dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Greek feints and as Evans raises his hands in defense, Greek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Evans is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Greek has his hands clasped together but Evans extends and breaks Greek's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Evans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dana Evans!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Greek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Charles counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2#
Greek has Charles up against the cage in a clinch.
Greek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Charles up against the cage.#BC2#
Greek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charles misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Greek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Charles's guard.
Greek wants to stand but Charles is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Greek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Greek wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greek wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charles tries to clinch but Greek is having none of it. #CL2#
Greek has Charles up against the cage in a clinch.
Charles fails to pull guard.
Charles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charles tries to pull guard but Greek won't allow it.
Charles tries to pull guard but Greek holds him up against the cage and eventually Charles drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##BC2#
Greek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Charles tries to keep at a distance but Greek has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Greek breaks from the clinch.
Charles tries to clinch up but Greek circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Greek scores with a takedown into Charles's guard.
Greek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Charles being controlled here, momentarily.
Greek wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.#SUB#
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greek defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles pulls Greek in close to his closed guard and prevents Greek from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Greek dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Greek moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Greek manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charles is one step ahead there.
Charles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Greek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles throwing strikes from guard but Greek blocks nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Greek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charles defends it easily.
Charles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greek lands an upkick as Charles stands over him.
Charles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Charles.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greek looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Charles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Charles prevents Greek from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Greek manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Charles keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Greek turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Greek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Greek working the head and body with strikes.
Nick Greek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Charles is not content to let Greek control the position. #T3#
Charles takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Charles is looking to reverse the position.
Greek working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SU2#
Greek decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Greek feints and as Charles raises his hands in defense, Greek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Charles wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Greek manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Greek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Charles wants to control but Greek is keeping busy.
Charles is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Greek trying to control the pace.
Charles missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Greek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Charles gets caught napping as Greek dives in and scores a takedown. Charles manages to retain guard.
Greek chips away with some ground and pound.
Greek is pushing down on Charles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Charles is fighting to maintain full guard but Greek has managed to sneak the leg through.
Greek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greek is keen to just control but Charles is a slippery customer.#T1#
Charles trying to control but Greek postures up.
Greek working over Charles with some ground and pound. Charles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Greek content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Greek is trying to work for a kimura but Charles is defending well.
Charles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greek stalling. #SUB2#
Greek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Charles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Charles gets full guard.#T3#
Charles keeping moving, preventing Greek from controlling successfully.
Greek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Greek feints and as Charles raises his hands in defense, Greek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Charles is wriggling around but Greek manages to pass to half guard.
Greek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVR#
Greek is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Charles! #SU2#
Greek stands up from mount. Strange move. #T4#
Greek misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Greek shoots in and bounces Charles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Charles has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Greek is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Greek has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Charles clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Charles looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Charles defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Greek's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Greek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greek 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Greek!
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