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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Konstantinov closes the distance and clinches.
Konstantinov scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Geo Martinez has been cut.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Konstantinov obliges.
Konstantinov lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Konstantinov.
Martinez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Konstantinov lands a knee to the body.
Konstantinov scores with a knee to the head.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Konstantinov has him pressed against the cage.
Konstantinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez tries to pull guard but Konstantinov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geo Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konstantinov scores with a knee to the head.
Konstantinov pushes Martinez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Konstantinov lands a right hand.
Konstantinov connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Martinez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Konstantinov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martinez or not.
Konstantinov lands with a light punch inside.
Martinez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Konstantinov presses Martinez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A knee to the head by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Konstantinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Konstantinov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Konstantinov on the inside.
Konstantinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konstantinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Konstantinov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A short right from Konstantinov on the inside.
Konstantinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Konstantinov with a knee to the head.
Konstantinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Konstantinov working Martinez over with knees to the body.
Konstantinov scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Martinez is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Konstantinov.
Oh Martinez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a nice uppercut.
Martinez seems to have got his legs back now.
Konstantinov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martinez's face.
#CUT2#Geo Martinez's cut is getting worse.
Konstantinov lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Konstantinov on the inside.
Konstantinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Konstantinov crunches a lovely knee into Martinez's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Konstantinov.
A hook to the body from Konstantinov.
A right hand to the body from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a knee to the body.
Konstantinov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Konstantinov lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Konstantinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martinez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Konstantinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Konstantinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Konstantinov lands a shoulder strike.
Konstantinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Konstantinov landing knees to the head.
Konstantinov with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martinez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Konstantinov lands a nice uppercut.
Konstantinov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Konstantinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov working Martinez over with knees to the body.
Konstantinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Konstantinov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geo Martinez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Konstantinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Martinez takes one on the button.
Martinez shoots and misses
and Konstantinov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Konstantinov stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Konstantinov scores with a hook.
Konstantinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Konstantinov closes the distance and pushes Martinez back into the cage.
Konstantinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinov landing knees to the head.
A short body shot lands from Konstantinov as the two fighters clinch.
Martinez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Konstantinov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geo Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martinez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Konstantinov as he jumps to the side.
Konstantinov wants to counter with a clinch but Martinez pushes him away.#CL2#
Konstantinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Konstantinov obliges.
Konstantinov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Konstantinov scores with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Konstantinov.
Martinez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Konstantinov gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Konstantinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Konstantinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konstantinov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Konstantinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Konstantinov holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Konstantinov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov is leaning against Martinez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Konstantinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martinez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Konstantinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Konstantinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Konstantinov pushes Martinez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Konstantinov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martinez takes a knee right on the jaw!
A body shot lands from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a body punch. #KD2#
Konstantinov drops Martinez with a big knee straight up the middle! Martinez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Konstantinov punishes Martinez's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Konstantinov has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Geo Martinez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Konstantinov dips a shoulder and cracks Martinez with a mighty uppercut! Martinez falls back against the cage and Konstantinov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Martinez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Konstantinov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Konstantinov! |
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Event:
CACC 104
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Geo Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rickson Time!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt - Time sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Time scores with a takedown into Martinez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (0) vs (2) Time
Time trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Time from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
Martinez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Time from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Martinez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Time 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.
Time stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Time looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (2) Time#SUB2#
Time throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Martinez escapes and throws Time's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (5) vs (2) Time#T2#
Martinez 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 Time's shoulder. That is not cool.
Time is looking for a sweep.
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.
Time seems a little lost for a moment, as Martinez dominates the positioning.
Time is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Martinez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Martinez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Time is not content to let Martinez control the position.
You can see the frustration on Time's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Time is being controlled here.
Time tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martinez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Time is still trying to improve position.
Martinez working away.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Time is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Time struggling a bit here.
Time tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Time gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Time is trying to get back to full guard.
Time trying to control from the bottom.
Time wants to get back to full guard.
Time gets back to full guard.
Time trying to control the position.
#T5#
Time wants to hit a sweep here but Martinez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Time there! Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (8) vs (2) Time
Time is squirming around, avoiding Martinez's attempts to control the action.
Time wants to control but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez controlling his opponent.
Time is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Time is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Time really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martinez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Time is looking to escape.
Martinez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Time is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Martinez forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Martinez (11) vs (2) Time
I really don't envy Time right now.
Time is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Martinez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Time trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Time showing good submission defense here.
#T8#
Martinez keeps control of the position easily here as Time tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Time right now.
#SUB#
Martinez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Martinez not allowing Time to control his hands. #T9#
Time might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Martinez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Martinez working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Time is doing well to defend. Martinez seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Time is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Geo Martinez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Geo Martinez made sure he mentioned The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 101
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Geo Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Krawlee takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Krawlee is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Martinez can't fight it off and eventually Krawlee manages to take the fight to the floor. Martinez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (0) vs (2) Krawlee
Krawlee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (0) vs (5) Krawlee
Krawlee laying and praying for a moment but Martinez takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well. #T1#
Krawlee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krawlee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Krawlee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martinez is trying to control but Krawlee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (0) vs (8) Krawlee
Krawlee trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Krawlee controlling his opponent.
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krawlee controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Krawlee is working for a guillotine from mount but Martinez frees his head quite easily.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Krawlee has control of Martinez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Martinez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
Krawlee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
Martinez tries to lock up and control but Krawlee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krawlee content just to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Krawlee looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4##SUB2#
Krawlee goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Martinez turns into him and now he's in Krawlee's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (8) Krawlee
Krawlee 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.
Krawlee working a defensive guard but Martinez passes into half guard.
Krawlee tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.#T5#
Krawlee trying to control here.
Krawlee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krawlee wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Krawlee is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Krawlee gets full guard.
Krawlee controlling Martinez's posture.
Martinez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Krawlee is pulling down on Martinez's head. It's preventing any offense from Martinez, at least for the moment.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
Krawlee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there. #T8##SUB2#
Krawlee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
Krawlee pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Krawlee pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Krawlee 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.
Martinez trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom. #T10#
Martinez postures up.
Krawlee looking for a sweep. Not yet Krawlee, not yet. #T11#
Krawlee controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Krawlee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Krawlee has an active guard here but Martinez has managed to pass into half guard.
Krawlee works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krawlee holds on and takes a little breather.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krawlee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (10) Krawlee
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Krawlee pushes down on Martinez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Krawlee seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Martinez has recovered full guard.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Krawlee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Martinez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T14#
Krawlee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinez's guard.
Martinez is not content to let Krawlee control the position.#SUB2#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Krawlee is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Krawlee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Kreepee Krawlee 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:
CACC 96
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Wagdy Hustler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Geo Martinez!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hustler tries to avoid it but Martinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hustler to the ground. Hustler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Martinez scores with a takedown into Hustler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hustler (0) vs (2) Martinez#SUB#
Hustler looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
Hustler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hustler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hustler looking for a sweep. Not yet Hustler, not yet. #SUB#
Hustler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hustler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez is pushing down on Hustler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hustler is fighting to maintain full guard but Martinez has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Hustler gets back to full guard.
Hustler is controlling Martinez's posture.#SUB#
Hustler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.#SUB#
Martinez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB#
Hustler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hustler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hustler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Hustler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hustler working a defensive guard but Martinez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hustler (0) vs (5) Martinez
Hustler is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Hustler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martinez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hustler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Hustler wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Hustler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Martinez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hustler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Hustler is positioning himself well to prevent Martinez advancing to mount.
Hustler wants to get back to full guard but Martinez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hustler (0) vs (8) Martinez
Martinez trying to control the position but Hustler is working away.
Martinez working away.
Hustler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7#
Hustler trying to hold on to Martinez's head to control him but Martinez postures up.
Hustler wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Hustler keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hustler is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hustler avoid being mounted?#T8##SUB2#
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura but Hustler is defending well.
Hustler is looking to get back to full guard here but Martinez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hustler (0) vs (11) Martinez
You can see the frustration on Hustler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hustler tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.#T9#
Hustler is not content to let Martinez control the position. #SUB2#
Martinez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hustler is trying to escape and Martinez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hustler is forced to tap! Nice work there by Martinez! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geo Martinez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Geo Martinez made sure he mentioned The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 91
Date: May 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Geo Martinez (ranked 7278 p4p, 256 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 22580 p4p, 283 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Geo Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Martinez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thayer to the ground. Martinez is now in Thayer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thayer is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
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.
Thayer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Martinez is defending well. Thayer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Martinez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Thayer celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
CACC 81
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raven The Ravager (ranked 7862 p4p, 170 weight class) and Geo Martinez (ranked 7136 p4p, 158 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Raven The Ravager! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Geo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The Ravager has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Ravager successfully pulls guard.
The Ravager looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
Martinez pushes down on The Ravager's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Ravager does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martinez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Ravager doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martinez.
Martinez seems to be working for a kimura but The Ravager defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is trying to control the action in half guard but The Ravager is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martinez is working for a kimura but The Ravager is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is thwarting The Ravager's attempts to control the position.
The Ravager is trying to get back to full guard.
Martinez is looking to advance position but The Ravager won't allow it.
The Ravager tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Martinez trying to control from The Ravager's half guard. The Ravager has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Ravager bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martinez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Ravager (2) vs (0) Martinez
The Ravager controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
The Ravager advances to half guard.
The Ravager is controlling the pace.
The Ravager is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager is working for an americana but Martinez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst The Ravager was thinking about the submission.
The Ravager controlling from the top position.
Martinez keeping full guard, as The Ravager tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Ravager can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez keeping full guard, as The Ravager tries to pass.
The Ravager passes Martinez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager controlling the pace.
The Ravager seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Ravager stalling.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but The Ravager has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martinez is refusing to be controlled, as The Ravager sits in half guard.
The Ravager is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
The Ravager is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager is thwarting Martinez's attempts to control the position.
The Ravager performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to control The Ravager's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martinez avoid being mounted?
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.
The Ravager passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: The Ravager (5) vs (0) Martinez
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Ravager is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Martinez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Martinez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Ravager (5) vs (2) Martinez
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
The Ravager wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from The Ravager.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but The Ravager gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Ravager (7) vs (2) Martinez
The Ravager trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Ravager 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.
The Ravager trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: The Ravager (10) vs (2) Martinez
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.
The Ravager wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
The Ravager works to advance to full mount. Martinez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: The Ravager (12) vs (2) Martinez
The Ravager looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Ravager will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager looking to control and managing it successfully.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding The Ravager's attempts to control the action.
The Ravager looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The Ravager controlling from the full mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Martinez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
The Ravager takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 75
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jaxon Bremner (ranked 2449 p4p, 63 weight class) and Geo Martinez (ranked 6897 p4p, 148 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Geo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martinez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bremner (0) vs (4) Martinez
Martinez tries to move to mount but Bremner blocks the move with his legs.
Bremner is looking for a sweep.
Martinez taking a breather here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bremner is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Bremner is looking to reverse the position.
Martinez wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy.
Martinez staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremner keeps working.
Martinez tries to advance to mount but Bremner denies him.
Martinez wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries to move to mount but Bremner blocks the move with his legs.
Bremner is looking for a sweep.
Bremner regains half guard.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily.
Bremner won't allow Martinez to pass to mount.
Martinez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bremner tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Bremner is working away.
Martinez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bremner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bremner's coaches at Top Gun Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bremner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Martinez in particular looking to stall.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Martinez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bremner! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (7) Martinez
Martinez wants to control the pace but Bremner is squirming around nicely.
Bremner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martinez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bremner is looking to improve his position but Martinez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bremner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Martinez looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner can't escape the position.
Martinez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Martinez looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martinez content just to control the position here.
Bremner is looking to get to half guard.
Martinez trying to control but Bremner is having none of it.
Martinez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bremner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bremner working to try and regain half guard.
Martinez controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is squirming around, avoiding Martinez's attempts to control the action.
Bremner is looking to get to half guard.
Bremner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Martinez trying to control the action but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Bremner is working away.
Martinez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bremner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Martinez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Bremner is working away.
Martinez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bremner tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Martinez wants to free his trapped foot but Bremner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (10) Martinez
Martinez prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Martinez trying to control but Bremner is having none of it.
Martinez controlling his opponent.
Martinez tries to control but Bremner wriggling away.
Bremner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martinez looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (10) Martinez
Bremner wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bremner passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bremner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well.
Bremner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martinez trying to control here.
Martinez won't allow Bremner to pass to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinez sees it coming and defends easily.
Bremner is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bremner to get the leverage.
Martinez trying to control here.
Bremner wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Martinez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bremner wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martinez is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bremner tries to pass to full mount but Martinez defends it.
Bremner is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bremner is looking for a kimura here.
Bremner trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.
Bremner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bremner wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.
Bremner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bremner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bremner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (10) Martinez
Bremner looking to take Martinez's back but Martinez rolls and after a scramble, Martinez ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Martinez to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (5) vs (12) Martinez
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martinez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (7) vs (12) Martinez
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Bremner passes Martinez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bremner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
Bremner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (10) vs (12) Martinez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martinez wins on points by 12 to 10. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Geo Martinez (ranked 4890 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Dominiguez (ranked 2120 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cruz Dominiguez enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Geo Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cruz Dominiguez!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Martinez gets tackled into the cage by Dominiguez. Dominiguez maintains the clinch.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dominiguez to keep the fight standing.
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here.
Martinez can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geo Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominiguez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Martinez is trying to keep an underhook but Dominiguez manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (0) vs (2) Dominiguez
Martinez trying to control but Dominiguez postures up.
Dominiguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martinez regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez controls Dominiguez momentarily but Dominiguez frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominiguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dominiguez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (0) vs (5) Dominiguez
Dominiguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dominiguez is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
Martinez wants to control but Dominiguez postures up.
Martinez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Dominiguez 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.
Dominiguez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominiguez postures up.
Martinez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dominiguez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (0) vs (8) Dominiguez
Martinez manages to get back to half guard.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard but Dominiguez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (0) vs (11) Dominiguez
Martinez is trying to control Dominiguez's posture but Dominiguez avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.
Dominiguez trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Dominiguez working away.
Martinez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dominiguez is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now.
Martinez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (0) vs (14) Dominiguez
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez fails to advance to Martinez's back.
Martinez is trying to escape the mount.
Martinez tries to hold on but Dominiguez postures up.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominiguez avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Martinez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (14) Dominiguez
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Dominiguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dominiguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dominiguez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (16) Dominiguez
Martinez is trying to control the position but Dominiguez postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to hold Dominiguez in close to prevent damage but Dominiguez has managed to pass into half guard.
Dominiguez is working for a submission of some sort.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Dominiguez is controlling well.
Martinez is trying to control but Dominiguez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (2) vs (19) Dominiguez
Dominiguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dominiguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Martinez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dominiguez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (2) vs (22) Dominiguez
Dominiguez avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Martinez is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to reverse the position but instead Dominiguez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Martinez (2) vs (25) Dominiguez
Martinez is in bad spot here.
Dominiguez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Martinez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Martinez for a finish.
Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the position but Dominiguez manages to sink in the hooks.
Dominiguez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Martinez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Martinez for a finish.
Dominiguez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Martinez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dominiguez is not going to allow Martinez to sit and survive in this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to escape the position.
Martinez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dominiguez's guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (4) vs (25) Dominiguez
Martinez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (7) vs (25) Dominiguez
Dominiguez regains half guard.
Dominiguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominiguez trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominiguez keeps working.
Martinez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dominiguez is just riding it out for now. Martinez eventually gives up the hold.
Dominiguez moves into full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control but Dominiguez is working from the bottom.
Dominiguez working for submissions but it's allowed Martinez to get to half guard.
Martinez is just content to waste time from the top position. Dominiguez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominiguez keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominiguez wins on points by 25 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Geo Martinez (ranked 4759 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirito Watanabe (ranked 5223 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Geo Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kirito Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Watanabe instigates a clinch.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Watanabe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Martinez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Watanabe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Watanabe gets control of Martinez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Watanabe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Watanabe can't keep his opponent in guard - Martinez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martinez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Martinez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Watanabe for as long as he can get away with.
Watanabe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Martinez seems content to control.
Watanabe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Watanabe is trying to get back to full guard.
Martinez controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez wants to work for an arm triangle but Watanabe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martinez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Watanabe looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Martinez controlling the action here.
Martinez is working for a kimura but Watanabe is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Watanabe tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Martinez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Geo Martinez! |
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