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Event:
HYPE Midget Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (0) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kramer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mann has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (2) Kramer
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Kramer.
Kramer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (2) Kramer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann controlling the position. #T1#
Kramer sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer trying to control from the bottom.
Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kramer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mann jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (8) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
Kramer is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it. #T2#
Mann tries to move to mount but Kramer blocks the move with his legs.
Kramer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Mann politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mann prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kramer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mann off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mann (8) vs (6) Kramer#T3##SUB2#
Mann fending off the submission attempt from Kramer. #SUB2#
Kramer tightening his grip on Mann, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Mann right now.
Mann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kramer on the ground.#SUB2#
Mann is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kramer gets his way!
#SUB2#
Mann fending off the submission attempt from Kramer. #T4#
Mann just trying to survive but Kramer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mann turns into Kramer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (10) vs (6) Kramer
Mann advances to half guard.
Mann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mann is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it.
Kramer trying to control but Mann postures up.
Mann is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it. #T5#
Kramer wants to get back to full guard.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Mann wants to work for an arm triangle but Kramer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kramer is trying to maintain the position but Mann is very close to passing his half guard.
Kramer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mann passes into side control, despite Kramer's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (13) vs (6) Kramer#T7#
Kramer being controlled for a moment.
Kramer is trying to improve his position.
Mann takes a little break here. Kramer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mann working away.#T8#
Mann controlling from side mount.
Kramer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mann off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mann (13) vs (10) Kramer
Mann rolls, trying to escape but Kramer keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Kramer working for a choke but Mann reverses nicely into Kramer 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (15) vs (10) Kramer
Kramer looking to control.
Mann 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.
Mann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kramer for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Kramer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Mann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kramer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Kramer is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kramer 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: Mann (15) vs (12) Kramer
Mann tries to get to full guard but Kramer has control of the leg.
Mann desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kramer is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kramer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11##SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mann defends it well.
Mann controlling the position well. #T12#
Mann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kramer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mann is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kramer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Mann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kramer is working away from the top position though.
Kramer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (15) vs (15) Kramer
Mann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mann is doing well to control the position and prevent Kramer from advancing to side control.
Mann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kramer trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom. #T14#
Mann controlling Kramer's posture.
Kramer trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Kramer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann controlling Kramer's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kramer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kramer wins on points by 16 to 15.
A very excited looking Victor Kramer 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:
Midget Champions RD3
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dobbie has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Dobbie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mann's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (0) Mann
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbie wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
Mann is pressing down on Dobbie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mann pulls Dobbie in close to his closed guard and prevents Dobbie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dobbie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Dobbie trying to move into half guard but instead Mann has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (2) Mann#T1#
Dobbie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
Mann passes into half guard.
Dobbie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Mann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dobbie has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mann. Oh but Dobbie has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mann goes limp - he's gone! Dobbie jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danger Dobbie!
During a confident post fight interview, Danger Dobbie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD2
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robinho Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense.
Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robinho Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyric Mann.
Mann tries for a takedown but Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Mann with that takedown attempt.
Mann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Junior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mann somewhat.
Junior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mann sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown. Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Mann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD2#
Junior gets caught flat footed, as Mann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (0) vs (2) Mann
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.#SUB#
Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mann pushing down on Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Junior wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Junior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Junior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Junior working a defensive guard here.
Mann won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Junior tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Mann defends easily.
#T3#
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Mann is stalling in the full guard.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Junior looking for subs off his back but Mann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Mann trying to control from Junior's half guard. Junior has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Junior wants to control but Mann passes easily into half guard.
Mann is taking a breather. Junior 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.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior is trying to control but can't.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mann is trying for a kimura here. Junior looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mann wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lyric Mann! |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD1
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mann gets tackled into the cage by Crewe. Crewe maintains the clinch.
Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Crewe drags the fight down to the ground.
Crewe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crewe, not yet.
Mann being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Crewe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crewe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (0) vs (2) Crewe
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crewe is taking a breather. Mann 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.#T1#
Crewe moves into full mount! Mann won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (0) vs (5) Crewe
Crewe wants to control the action but instead Mann gets a body lock and reverses into Crewe's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (5) Crewe
Mann won't allow Crewe to sweep him here.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crewe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crewe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Mann slips nicely into half guard.
Crewe is pressing down on Mann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crewe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crewe, not yet.
Mann looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Crewe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crewe looking to control but Mann passes into half guard.
#T3#
Mann wants to pass to mount but Crewe is defending the position.
Mann controlling the action here.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crewe! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (5) Crewe
Crewe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crewe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Crewe tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
Mann wants to control the pace but Crewe is squirming around nicely.
Crewe working to try and regain half guard.
Mann trying to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Mann looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crewe wants to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
Crewe is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6##SUB#
Mann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crewe manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Mann tries for a kimura but Crewe is defending well.
Mann just content to control the position.
Crewe has one of Mann's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Crewe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mann's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T7#
Crewe won't allow Mann to pass to mount.
Mann is taking a breather. Crewe 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.
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crewe pulls Mann in to control the position. #SUB2#
Crewe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mann should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Crewe has tightened it up now! Mann should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Crewe!
A victorious Paul Crewe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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