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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between MIchael Adams (ranked 24057 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhonathan Wicaksono (ranked 6222 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; MIchael Adams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jhonathan Wicaksono!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wicaksono rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage.
Wicaksono fails to pull guard.
Adams has clasped his hands together around Wicaksono's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adams (4) vs (0) Wicaksono
Wicaksono manages to get back to half guard.
Wicaksono slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wicaksono pulls Adams in to control the position.
Wicaksono keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams stands and throws Wicaksono's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (7) vs (0) Wicaksono
You can see the frustration on Wicaksono's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wicaksono tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wicaksono wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Wicaksono trying to control here.
Adams wants to pass to mount but Wicaksono is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono moves into full guard.
Adams wants to control from the top but Wicaksono keeps moving.
Adams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wicaksono is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Wicaksono is retaining full guard.
Wicaksono working a defensive guard here.
Adams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Wicaksono looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Adams trying to control but Wicaksono is working from the bottom.
Wicaksono looking to control but Adams passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Wicaksono is still trying to improve position.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wicaksono keeps working.
Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adams trying to control the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Adams is thwarting Wicaksono's attempts to control the position.
Adams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wicaksono doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adams.
Wicaksono is not content to let Adams control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono trying to control here.
Adams wants to take a breather but Wicaksono is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adams in particular looking to stall.
Adams is looking to stall here but Wicaksono recovers full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Wicaksono is trying to keep Adams in close.
Wicaksono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono working a defensive guard here.
Adams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wicaksono manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adams has Wicaksono in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adams (7) vs (2) Wicaksono
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams holds on and takes a little breather.
Wicaksono must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adams keeping full guard, as Wicaksono tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adams working for a triangle but Wicaksono defends it easily.
Wicaksono not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Wicaksono from controlling successfully.
Adams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wicaksono's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adams (9) vs (2) Wicaksono
Adams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wicaksono has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adams has managed to get both his arms back between Wicaksono's legs - danger averted.
Adams wants to control from the top but Wicaksono keeps moving.
Adams passes Wicaksono's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adams in particular looking to stall.
Adams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (12) vs (2) Wicaksono
Adams fails to take his opponent's back.
Wicaksono tries to hold on but Adams postures up.
Adams wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wicaksono tries to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono is looking to get to half guard.
Adams looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Adams wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Adams prevents Wicaksono from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Adams takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jhonathan Wicaksono (ranked 6214 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 6182 p4p, 0 weight class). Holden Gracie 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jhonathan Wicaksono! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wicaksono's waist but Wicaksono gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Wicaksono changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Wicaksono as Gracie shoots in.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Wicaksono tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracie manages to circle out of the way.
Jhonathan Wicaksono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Wicaksono moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Wicaksono avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wicaksono continues to drive forward.
Wicaksono dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wicaksono (2) vs (0) Gracie
Wicaksono is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Wicaksono has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wicaksono trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wicaksono controlling the action here.
Wicaksono moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wicaksono (5) vs (0) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicaksono looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wicaksono is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Wicaksono extends the arm and Gracie is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jhonathan Wicaksono! |
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