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Event:
CACC 120
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bolo Yueng ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Jin Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Chai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yueng regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yueng (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yueng definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yueng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai won't allow Yueng to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Yueng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yueng keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Yueng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai trying to control but Yueng is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai has gone for a leg lock! Yueng slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yueng (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yueng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Chai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yueng has passed into half guard!
Yueng is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Yueng is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai wants to control but Yueng is keeping busy.
Chai trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yueng manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yueng (5) vs (2) Chai
Yueng wants to take Chai's back here but Chai is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Yueng manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chai to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Yueng (8) vs (2) Chai#SUB#
Yueng looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai wants to control his opponent's hands but Yueng gets his hands free.
Yueng is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Yueng . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yueng 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yueng (8) vs (4) Chai
Yueng keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T5#
Yueng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Yueng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai trying to control but Yueng is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yueng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yueng looking to control.
Yueng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6##SUB2#
Chai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yueng looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yueng looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yueng ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yueng (12) vs (4) Chai
Yueng trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Yueng working away.#SUB#
Yueng is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yueng trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T7#
Yueng working away.#SUB#
Yueng is trying to get an arm triangle but Chai is defending well. #SUB#
Yueng working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yueng trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T8#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yueng 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yueng frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yueng (15) vs (4) Chai
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yueng takes Chai's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Chai is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Yueng (18) vs (4) Chai#T9##SUB#
Yueng 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, Chai has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Yueng is persistently looking for the submission but Chai is defending it well.
Chai tries to escape but Yueng has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Yueng working for a choke but Chai is defending well. #T10##SUB#
Yueng working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Yueng is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Yueng tightening his grip on Chai, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Yueng has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T11#
Will Yueng go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chai breaks Yueng 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yueng (18) vs (6) Chai
Yueng wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Yueng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai trying to control but Yueng is working from the bottom.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Yueng keeps moving.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13#
Yueng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yueng (20) vs (6) Chai#SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yueng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yueng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Chai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yueng stacks Chai on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yueng ! Score +3 for passing guard: Yueng (23) vs (6) Chai
Chai is not content to let Yueng control the position.
Chai is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Chai is not content to let Yueng control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is trying to control Yueng 's posture but Yueng avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yueng takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bolo Yueng waved his t-shirt featuring Finnish Elite Extreme Science's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES PLAYOFF
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Jin Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Timmermans clinches with his opponent.
Chai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timmermans pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Timmermans rushes Chai and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Chai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Timmermans slips nicely into half guard.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Timmermans is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Timmermans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai is staying active underneath Timmermans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Timmermans has control of the leg.
Timmermans passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Timmermans
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Chai wants to hold on but Timmermans pushes him away.#T2#
Timmermans controlling the pace for now.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Timmermans's attempts to control the action.
Timmermans controlling the position easily from mount.
Timmermans has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blank. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Let's hope that Timmermans has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Timmermans is continuing to stall.#T3#
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Timmermans's attempts to control the action.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai wants to control but Timmermans is having none of it.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Timmermans wants to take his opponent's back but Chai doesn't allow it.
Timmermans wants to control the action but instead Chai gets a body lock and reverses into Timmermans's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (3) Timmermans#T4#
Timmermans is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Timmermans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Chai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Timmermans working a defensive guard here.
Timmermans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Timmermans is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Timmermans#T5#
Chai trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai keeping full guard, as Timmermans tries to pass. #SUB#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timmermans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timmermans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Timmermans trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T6#
Timmermans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai has his hands on Timmermans's head, controlling the position.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Timmermans
Timmermans in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Chai is looking to control Timmermans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Timmermans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Timmermans is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to control but Timmermans is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8##SUB#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Timmermans moves into full mount! Chai won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (11) Timmermans
Timmermans pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Timmermans tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Timmermans controlling his opponent.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Timmermans's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Timmermans takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Timmermans avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Timmermans controlling from mount.
Timmermans wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Chai wants to control but Timmermans is having none of it.
Chai has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (2) vs (14) Timmermans#T10#
Timmermans just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chai wants to control his opponent's hands but Timmermans gets his hands free.
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Timmermans's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (14) Timmermans
Chai wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Timmermans.#T11##SUB#
Chai has gone for a leg lock! Timmermans slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (16) Timmermans
Chai keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (19) Timmermans
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Timmermans is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chai is not content to let Timmermans control the position.
Chai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T12#
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
Timmermans is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Timmermans is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Timmermans slows the pace down in half guard.
Timmermans wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #T13##SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Timmermans has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chai defend it? Timmermans steps over the head and cranks it - Chai is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Timmermans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Casper Timmermans!
Casper Timmermans took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 115
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Jin Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Tomson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Tomson to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Chai gets control of Tomson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chai will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomson is aware though and is defending well.
Tomson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chai trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tomson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tomson preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Tomson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomson has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
Chai is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Chai wants to control but Tomson passes easily into half guard.
Chai is looking to control Tomson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Chai looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tomson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Tomson
Chai can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Chai tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (5) Tomson
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tomson avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Tomson controlling the pace for now.
Chai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tomson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tomson controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Tomson pushes him away.
Tomson controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Tomson avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Chai reaches up to try and control the position but Tomson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chai rolls and tries to escape and now Tomson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Tomson
Tomson keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Chai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
Tomson controlling well, preventing Chai from escaping the position.
Chai just trying to survive but Tomson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tomson controlling the positon.
Chai is really stuck here.
Chai turns into Tomson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Tomson
Chai trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tomson pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomson controlling Chai's posture. #SUB#
Chai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tomson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tomson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (10) Tomson#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7#
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Tomson is proving a slippery customer.
Tomson 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. #SUB#
Tomson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai wants to control the position but Tomson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T8##SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
Tomson is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9##SUB#
Tomson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (13) Tomson
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tomson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (2) vs (15) Tomson
Chai wants to hold on but Tomson pushes him away.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Tomson controlling from mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Tomson postures up.
Tomson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tomson tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Chai wants to control but Tomson is having none of it.#T11#
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Chai has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (2) vs (18) Tomson
Tomson doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (18) Tomson
Tomson has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Chai trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tomson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chai has Tomson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (20) Tomson#T12#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tomson defends it easily.#T13#
Tomson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Tomson content to stall in guard here. #T14##SUB#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tomson defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 20 to 4.
An out of breath Tom Tomson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Moe Lester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Jin Chai!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lester rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.
Chai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chai fails to pull guard.
Chai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lester smiles and moves away.
Lester clinches.
Chai is pressed up against the cage. Lester has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chai down to the mat. Chai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lester has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai jumps guard but Lester turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lester is working for takedown but Chai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chai tries to pull guard but Lester won't allow it.
Lester wants a takedown but no success here.
Lester has Chai pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lester pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chai tumbling to the mat - Lester dives into Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lester (2) vs (0) Chai
Lester sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chai on the ground.
Lester passes into half guard.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Chai keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chai wants to control but Lester passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (5) vs (0) Chai
Lester wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester continues to stall.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Chai holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Chai tries to bench press Lester off him but Lester keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai wants to control but Lester postures up.
Chai holding on.
Chai is trying to improve his position.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lester wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lester controls the position.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai is looking to control Lester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Lester stalling.
Chai trying to control but Lester postures up.
Chai keeping control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lester is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai is looking to control Lester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lester's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lester's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lester (5) vs (4) Chai
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Lester pushed the leg off.
Lester is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lester looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chai.
Lester is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon.
Lester staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai controlling from the back.
Chai is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lester has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chai's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chai tightening his grip on Lester, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai controlling well, preventing Lester from escaping the position.
Chai trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lester doesn't escape.
Chai is hanging on to Lester's back as he tries to escape.
Chai working for a choke but Lester is defending well.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai controlling well, preventing Lester from escaping the position.
Chai goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Lester escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lester (7) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lester has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (10) vs (4) Chai
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Moe Lester 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:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jonny Sins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Jin Chai!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Sins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chai decides to pull guard.
Sins content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Chai has locked up a guillotine! Chai's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sins is holding on here and Chai must be using up a lot of energy. Sins has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Chai gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jin Chai!
Jin Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jonny Sins spoke after the fight, saying 'Turns out I suck'. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jin Chai (ranked 6253 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deiveison Formiga (ranked 7117 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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 6 wins and 0 losses; Jin Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Deiveison Formiga!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
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.
Formiga misses with a takedown attempt
and Chai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chai pulls Formiga into guard.
Chai has his foot on Formiga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Formiga works his way back into a safe position though.
Formiga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai has his hands on Formiga's head, controlling the position.
Formiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Formiga is one step ahead there.
Formiga is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Formiga is one step ahead there.
Chai keeping full guard, as Formiga tries to pass.
Chai pulls Formiga in to control the position.
Formiga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chai has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Formiga
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Formiga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Formiga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Formiga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Formiga throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chai uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Formiga
Formiga is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Formiga is looking to reverse the position.
Formiga is still trying to improve position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Formiga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Formiga gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Formiga
Formiga working to try and regain half guard.
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Formiga is trying desperately to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Formiga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been informed that Formiga has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Formiga is looking to get to half guard.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Formiga is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai has hold of Formiga's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Formiga manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Formiga working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Formiga has given up his back here. Will Chai look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (0) Formiga
Chai controlling the position well here. Formiga rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chai is trying to stick to Formiga's back but Formiga is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Formiga. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (2) Formiga
Chai pulls Formiga in close to prevent any damage.
Formiga advances to half guard.
Formiga is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Formiga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai is doing well to control the position and prevent Formiga from advancing to side control.
Formiga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Formiga.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Formiga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai is controlling Formiga's posture.
Formiga looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (2) Formiga
Formiga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Formiga keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Formiga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Formiga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Formiga is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chai.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Formiga is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Formiga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Formiga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Chai is pushing down on Formiga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Formiga is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Formiga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Formiga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai passes Formiga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Formiga actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Formiga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai stalling.
Formiga is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Formiga wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (2) Formiga
Formiga regains half guard.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (18) vs (2) Formiga
Chai takes Formiga's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Formiga is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (21) vs (2) Formiga
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Formiga trying to control but not successfully.
Formiga is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
An out of breath Jin Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bolo Yueng (ranked 4321 p4p, 462 weight class) and Jin Chai (ranked 6244 p4p, 0 weight class). Yueng comes into the arena with Stranglehold by Ted Nugent blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Bolo Yueng ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Jin Chai!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Yueng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chai decides to pull guard.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yueng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai looking to control but Yueng passes into half guard.
Chai is looking to control Yueng 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is not content to let Yueng control the position.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Yueng 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.
Chai has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yueng is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Yueng is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Yueng is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yueng trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yueng (0) vs (2) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yueng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yueng wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yueng being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yueng (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yueng knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yueng can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai wants to control but Yueng is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yueng is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Yueng is working hard here to advance position.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Yueng denies him.
Chai controls the position from side control.
Yueng tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yueng keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yueng stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Yueng tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yueng (0) vs (7) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yueng is trying to escape the mount.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Chai tries to control but Yueng wriggling away.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Yueng 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Yueng is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Yueng 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yueng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yueng (0) vs (10) Chai
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Chai wants to control but Yueng is keeping busy.
Chai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Yueng is staying busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
What can Yueng do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chai is cranking Yueng 's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Yueng ! He's tightened the choke and Yueng is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jin Chai!
A relieved looking Jin Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Bolo Yueng had this to say: 'Well done Targa'. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 28
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Jin Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bugsy Chai manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugsy Chai takes a swing at Jin Chai's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jin Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bugsy Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin Chai.
Bugsy Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Jin Chai tries to clinch there but Bugsy Chai circles away.
Bugsy Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jin Chai misses the shot to the body.
Bugsy Chai avoids the body shot from Jin Chai.
Bugsy Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bugsy Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#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.
Jin Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bugsy Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bugsy Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jin Chai manages to avoid it.
Bugsy Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jin Chai misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Jin Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Bugsy Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Jin Chai wants to counter with a clinch but Bugsy Chai pushes him away.
Jin Chai takes a swing at Bugsy Chai's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bugsy Chai misses its target.#T4#
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.
Jin Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bugsy Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jin Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bugsy Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jin Chai at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bugsy Chai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jin Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bugsy Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Bugsy Chai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jin Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Bugsy Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin Chai misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Jin Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bugsy Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jin Chai works Bugsy Chai's body with a nice hook.
Jin Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jin Chai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bugsy Chai has got the better of the exchanges.
Bugsy Chai lands a two punch combo.
#T2##CL2#
Jin Chai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jin Chai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bugsy Chai up against the cage.
Bugsy Chai missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jin Chai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jin Chai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bugsy Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jin Chai is defending well for now.
Jin Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bugsy Chai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jin Chai avoids it.
Jin Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jin Chai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bugsy Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Jin Chai controls his hands.
#T3#
Bugsy Chai digs a right hand underneath Jin Chai's ribcage. Jin Chai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jin Chai looking to slow down the pace here.
Jin Chai stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jin Chai.
Bugsy Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Bugsy Chai digs a good hook to Jin Chai's body.
Bugsy Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Jin Chai tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Bugsy Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Bugsy Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Jin Chai wants to counter with a clinch but Bugsy Chai pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bugsy Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bugsy Chai dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jin Chai misses with a body shot
and Bugsy Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jin Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bugsy Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Jin Chai tries to counter with a clinch but Bugsy Chai shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugsy Chai scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Jin Chai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bugsy Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Bugsy Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jin Chai.
Jin Chai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bugsy Chai.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jin Chai throws a sloppy body shot
and Bugsy Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Jin Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jin Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jin Chai stalling the fight.
Bugsy Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Bugsy Chai is looking to break free of the clinch but Jin Chai has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Bugsy Chai.
Jin Chai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bugsy Chai digs a right hand into Jin Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jin Chai's gas tank.
Bugsy Chai missing with knees to the body.
Bugsy Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jin Chai can do to turn this around?
Jin Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bugsy Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jin Chai or not.
Jin Chai managing to block the knees to the body from Bugsy Chai.
#T3#
Bugsy Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bugsy Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jin Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bugsy Chai can't break the clinch.
Bugsy Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jin Chai is defending well for now.
Bugsy Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jin Chai is defending well for now.
Bugsy Chai misses with a body punch.
Jin Chai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jin Chai stalling in the clinch but Bugsy Chai improves position.
Bugsy Chai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jin Chai avoids it.
Bugsy Chai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jin Chai avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jin Chai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jin Chai is looking to control Bugsy Chai's arms but Bugsy Chai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jin Chai has his back to the cage.
Jin Chai has Bugsy Chai pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jin Chai.
Jin Chai avoids the body shot from Bugsy Chai.
#T4#
Jin Chai tries to clinch but Bugsy Chai moves out of range.
Bugsy Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin Chai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bugsy Chai.
Jin Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bugsy Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bugsy Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin Chai moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bugsy Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bugsy Chai 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bugsy Chai!
Our winner, Bugsy Chai, 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:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jin Chai (ranked 4898 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hill (ranked 6341 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by King Of The Hill Theme. Hank Hill 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jin Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Hank Hill!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hill drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Hill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chai regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Hill
Hill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hill is continuing to stall.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Hill 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.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai is trying to control the position but Hill postures up.
Hill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hill controls the pace.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Hill
Hill is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hill controlling Chai's posture.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai passes Hill's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hill wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai prevents Hill from improving his position.
Chai is trying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hill felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hill is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Chai trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Hill wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chai is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.
Chai trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Hill is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hill is not content to let Chai control the position.
Hill tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Hill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Hill
Hill won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Hill defends easily.
Hill won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hill passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hill is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Hill stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Hill
Hill pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Chai gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Chai takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Jin Chai is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jin Chai, 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:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Risto Rytina (ranked 6207 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Chai (ranked 4912 p4p, 0 weight class). Risto Rytina is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Risto Rytina! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jin Chai!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rytina looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rytina has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Rytina tries to pull guard but Chai holds him up against the cage and eventually Rytina drops back down to his feet.
Rytina tries to pull guard but Chai won't allow it.
Rytina fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Risto Rytina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai jumps guard.
Rytina trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rytina wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rytina has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rytina (3) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rytina wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rytina is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Rytina swings around for an armbar but Chai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rytina's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rytina (3) vs (2) Chai
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to control from the top but Rytina keeps moving.
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.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rytina is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.
Chai preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai passes Rytina's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai is pressing down on Rytina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rytina is holding on for now.
Chai is thwarting Rytina's attempts to control the position.
Rytina tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Rytina is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai moves into full mount! Rytina won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rytina (3) vs (5) Chai
Rytina tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rytina is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rytina (5) vs (5) Chai
Rytina slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rytina trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Rytina trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rytina is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rytina trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is trying to keep Rytina in close.
Rytina trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rytina's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rytina wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Rytina is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rytina works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rytina is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Rytina is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rytina wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rytina is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Rytina is taking a breather. Chai 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.
Rytina is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rytina to get the leverage.
Rytina stalling.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rytina stalling.
Chai moves into full guard.
Rytina trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Rytina preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chai is pulling down on Rytina's head to control his posture.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai controls Rytina momentarily but Rytina frees himself.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rytina looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rytina trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai 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: Rytina (5) vs (7) Chai
Rytina is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rytina (5) vs (10) Chai
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai controlling from mount.
Chai prevents Rytina from getting the reversal.
Chai moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Rytina (5) vs (13) Chai
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rytina is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking for a rear naked choke here but Rytina reverses the position brilliantly into Chai's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rytina (7) vs (13) Chai
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Rytina from controlling successfully.
Rytina looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rytina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai keeping moving, preventing Rytina from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 13 to 7.
Jin Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jin Chai (ranked 4922 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxorus Imendos (ranked 6158 p4p, 509 weight class). 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Jin Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jaxorus Imendos!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Imendos misses with a takedown
and Chai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chai jumps guard but Imendos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Imendos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chai after a bit of a struggle.
Imendos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Imendos
Imendos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chai manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imendos trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imendos controls the pace.
Imendos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Imendos looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Imendos
Chai is pushing down on Imendos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Imendos is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai trying to control the action but Imendos is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai is thwarting Imendos's attempts to control the position.
Chai is keen to just control but Imendos is a slippery customer.
Imendos is trying to control but can't.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Imendos is defending the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to take a breather but Imendos is having none of it.
Imendos is looking to improve his position.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (4) Imendos
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Imendos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imendos keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Imendos, who protects the arm well.
Chai advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (4) Imendos
Imendos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Imendos looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (4) Imendos
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Imendos wants to control his opponent's hands but Chai gets his hands free.
Chai is looking to control Imendos but Imendos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Imendos tries to break free.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Imendos is staying busy.
Chai keeps control of the position easily here as Imendos tries to buck him off.
Chai is trying to stick to Imendos's back but Imendos is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Imendos. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (6) Imendos
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (6) Imendos
Chai pushing down on Imendos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Imendos wants to get back to full guard.
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Imendos! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (6) Imendos
Imendos reaches up to try and control the position but Chai seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Imendos rolls and tries to escape and now Chai has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (18) vs (6) Imendos
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Imendos tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Chai has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Imendos is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jin Chai!
A very excited looking Jin Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter OBrien (ranked 5964 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Chai (ranked 4930 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 0 losses; Peter OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jin Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OBrien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OBrien avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chai clinches up against the cage.
Chai gets control of OBrien's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chai will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chai dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (0) vs (2) Chai
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Chai passes OBrien's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OBrien wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
OBrien is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but OBrien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OBrien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OBrien moves into full guard.
Chai trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
OBrien is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OBrien avoid being mounted?
OBrien is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
OBrien wants to sweep but Chai has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (0) vs (5) Chai
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: OBrien (0) vs (7) Chai
Chai trying to control but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OBrien wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (0) vs (10) Chai
OBrien is trying to break free.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but OBrien is staying busy.
Chai biding his time, controlling OBrien.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien trying to control but not successfully.
OBrien tries to escape the position.
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chai is hanging on to OBrien's back as he tries to escape.
OBrien is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control momentarily.
Chai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. OBrien defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
OBrien is in bad spot here.
Chai controlling the position well here. OBrien rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
OBrien trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
OBrien looking to control the position.
Chai gets his hands free as OBrien looks to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
OBrien tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
Chai is not going to allow OBrien to sit and survive in this position.
OBrien defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
OBrien is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chai gets his hands free as OBrien looks to control.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OBrien prevents Chai from getting a body triangle.
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but OBrien is defending it well.
Chai looking for the choke from the back.
Chai controlling well, preventing OBrien from escaping the position.
Chai is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but OBrien has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai not allowing OBrien to control his hands.
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
OBrien trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chai is trying to stick to OBrien's back but OBrien is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by OBrien. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (10) Chai
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OBrien's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (12) Chai
OBrien controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
OBrien pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
OBrien knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chai on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
OBrien is breathing heavily.
OBrien wants to improve his position but instead Chai has moved into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
OBrien wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai trying to control from half guard but OBrien is working away.
OBrien tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (2) vs (15) Chai
Chai tries to control but OBrien wriggling away.
OBrien is trying desperately to improve position.
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
OBrien manages to control the position for a moment.
Chai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force OBrien to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so OBrien shrugs it off.
OBrien tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OBrien is trying to escape the mount.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
OBrien looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
OBrien reaches up to try and control the position but Chai seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! OBrien rolls and tries to escape and now Chai has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (2) vs (18) Chai
Chai is looking to control OBrien but OBrien is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chai working for a choke but OBrien is defending well.
OBrien tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and OBrien manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (4) vs (18) Chai
OBrien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OBrien passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (7) vs (18) Chai
The referee asks OBrien politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. OBrien prefers to stall for the moment though.
OBrien swings around for an armbar but Chai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into OBrien's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (7) vs (20) Chai
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
OBrien wants to control the position but Chai says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
OBrien moves into full guard.
OBrien looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but OBrien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OBrien looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chai pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (7) vs (23) Chai
OBrien gets back to half guard.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but OBrien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control OBrien haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 23 to 7.
A very excited looking Jin Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jin Chai (ranked 4934 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 5071 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Delbert Mazzariello enters the cage!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Jin Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Mazzariello. Mazzariello maintains the clinch.
Chai tries to pull guard but Mazzariello holds him up against the cage and eventually Chai drops back down to his feet.
Mazzariello jumps guard and drags Chai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to control from the top but Mazzariello keeps moving.
Mazzariello throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chai escapes and throws Mazzariello's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Mazzariello
Mazzariello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mazzariello is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mazzariello wants to control but Chai postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (5) vs (0) Mazzariello
Mazzariello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai avoids the attempt from Mazzariello to control.
Chai controlling from mount.
Chai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mazzariello to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mazzariello shrugs it off.
Mazzariello is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mazzariello has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mazzariello! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Mazzariello
Chai keeping full guard, as Mazzariello tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai working for a triangle but Mazzariello defends it easily.
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mazzariello defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mazzariello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Mazzariello must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chai is trying to keep Mazzariello in close.
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Mazzariello
Chai struggling a bit here.
Mazzariello is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello is looking to pass Chai's guard but actually Chai recovers to full guard.
Mazzariello being controlled here momentarily.
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mazzariello won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazzariello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazzariello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai controlling Mazzariello's posture.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mazzariello really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mazzariello wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai working for a triangle but Mazzariello defends it easily.
Mazzariello wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Mazzariello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai working for a triangle but Mazzariello defends it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mazzariello drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (9) vs (5) Mazzariello
Chai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mazzariello struggling a bit here.
Mazzariello is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mazzariello has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mazzariello tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Mazzariello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mazzariello is looking for a sweep.
Mazzariello is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mazzariello sneaks back into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Chai 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.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Mazzariello is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mazzariello has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai trying to control the action but Mazzariello is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mazzariello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
A relieved looking Jin Chai 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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