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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Doc Holliday and Josh Miller. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Josh Miller was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Doc Holliday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Josh Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holliday (0) vs (2) Miller
Miller wants to pass the guard but Holliday is keeping the position.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holliday pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holliday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holliday looking for a sweep. Not yet Holliday, not yet.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holliday is keeping the position for now.
Miller 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Holliday'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Holliday is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miller trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Holliday manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holliday (2) vs (2) Miller
Holliday content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holliday's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holliday (2) vs (4) Miller
Miller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Miller wants to control from the top but Holliday keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.
Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Holliday won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Holliday (2) vs (7) Miller
Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miller is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holliday has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Holliday is desperately trying to improve his position but Miller has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holliday prevents Miller from taking his back.
Holliday is trying to escape the mount.
Miller tries to control but Holliday wriggling away.
Holliday is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miller controlling his opponent.
Miller wants to take his opponent's back but Holliday doesn't allow it.
Holliday is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Miller controlling the pace for now.
Holliday is controlling an arm, preventing Miller from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Miller controlling from mount.
Holliday 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Holliday is having none of it.
Miller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miller tries to take his opponent's back but Holliday turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holliday (4) vs (7) Miller
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Miller managing to control the position.
Miller is continuing to stall.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Miller managing to control the position.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holliday is one step ahead there.
Miller seems keen to control Holliday's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to improve his position but instead Holliday has moved into half guard.
Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Holliday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller looking to control.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miller wins on points by 7 to 4.
Josh Miller 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 13 (135lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Doc Holliday and Curtisis Nailor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Doc Holliday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Curtisis Nailor!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nailor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holliday counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holliday (2) vs (0) Nailor
Holliday's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nailor looking to control.
Holliday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nailor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holliday is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nailor looking for a sweep. Not yet Nailor, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nailor is trying to keep Holliday in close.
Nailor 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.
Nailor looking to control.
Nailor is looking for a triangle here but Holliday uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holliday (5) vs (0) Nailor
Nailor tries to bench press Holliday off him but Holliday keeps the position.
Nailor keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nailor is trying to work for a sweep but Holliday has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Holliday (7) vs (0) Nailor
Holliday controlling the pace for now.
Nailor tries to control the position but Holliday now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Holliday (10) vs (0) Nailor
Holliday biding his time, controlling Nailor.
Holliday has the hooks in. Nailor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nailor wants to escape the position.
Nailor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Holliday off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is not going to allow Nailor to sit and survive in this position.
Holliday has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nailor wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Holliday controlling the positon.
Nailor is trying to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holliday just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Holliday seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nailor for as long as he can get away with.
Nailor tries to break free.
Nailor trying to control the position but Holliday manages to sink in the hooks.
Nailor can't escape the position.
Holliday biding his time, controlling Nailor.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nailor's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Holliday has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nailor's body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nailor wants to escape the position.
Holliday 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.
Nailor is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nailor manages to reverse the position and now he's in Holliday's guard. Nice work there by Nailor.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holliday (10) vs (2) Nailor
Holliday keeping full guard, as Nailor tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holliday pulls Nailor in to control the position.
Nailor trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
Holliday controlling Nailor's posture.
Nailor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nailor wants to control from the top but Holliday keeps moving.
Nailor looking to sit in guard and control but Holliday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holliday (12) vs (2) Nailor
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nailor wants to sweep here but Holliday controlling him for the moment.
Nailor working for submissions but it's allowed Holliday to get to half guard.
Nailor wants to improve his position but Holliday is controlling well.
Well, if Holliday 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nailor trying to control from the bottom.
Nailor looking for subs from the bottom but Holliday mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Holliday (15) vs (2) Nailor
Holliday controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nailor is trying to reverse the position but instead Holliday has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Holliday (18) vs (2) Nailor
Nailor tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holliday has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nailor's body.
Holliday keeps control of the position as Nailor tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nailor trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Holliday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nailor is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nailor trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Nailor right now.
Nailor is trying to break free.
Holliday trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nailor doesn't escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nailor tries to roll but Holliday sticks to his back.
Holliday is riding his opponent, not letting Nailor buck him off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nailor tries to break free.
Holliday has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nailor's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holliday'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holliday takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Doc Holliday managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Big Kabosh, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jorry Benton and Doc Holliday. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jorry Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Benton shoots for a takedown but Holliday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holliday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benton gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (0) Holliday
Benton wants to work for an arm triangle but Holliday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benton wants to take a breather but Holliday is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton prevents Holliday from improving his position.
Benton trying to mount his opponent but Holliday defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton wants to advance to full mount but Holliday doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Holliday being controlled here, momentarily.
Benton passes into half guard.
Well, if Benton 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Holliday reverses the position - he's now on top in Benton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (2) Holliday
Benton wants to sweep but no luck.
Benton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to keep a closed guard but Holliday is proving a slippery customer.
Benton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benton is controlling Holliday's posture.
Holliday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holliday has managed to get both his arms back between Benton's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday stays in close to Benton's body and controls the position.
Benton has Holliday pulled in close to control his posture.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton is adopting a defensive guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benton is controlling Holliday's posture.
Benton continues to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holliday won't allow Benton to sweep him here.
Holliday controlling from the top position.
Holliday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benton looking to control but Holliday passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to improve his position but Holliday is controlling well.
Holliday stalling.
Benton wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy.
Holliday prevents Benton from improving his position.
Benton is looking to control Holliday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benton avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holliday in particular looking to stall.
Holliday trying to pass the guard but Benton defending well.
Benton is trying to get back to full guard.
Benton is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holliday wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy.
Benton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holliday is taking a breather. Benton 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Benton is trying to get back to full guard.
Holliday seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Benton'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.
Benton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benton is doing well to control the position and prevent Holliday from advancing to side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to improve his position but Holliday is controlling well.
Benton is concentrating on defense, preventing Holliday from advancing position.
Benton wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Holliday moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (2) vs (5) Holliday
Benton is trying to get back to half guard.
Benton is trying to control Holliday's posture but Holliday avoids it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benton is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holliday wins on points by 5 to 2.
Doc Holliday is the new middleweight champion!
Doc Holliday very nearly forgot to thank The Big Kabosh amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kelvin Bang and Doc Holliday. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kelvin Bang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holliday closes the distance and pushes Bang back into the cage.
Bang is trying to drag Holliday to the mat but Holliday just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holliday pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holliday is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday fails to pull guard.
Holliday fails to pull guard.
Bang looking for a takedown.
Bang tries for a takedown but Holliday manages to get underhooks.
Bang has Holliday pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Holliday tumbling to the mat - Bang dives into Holliday's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bang (2) vs (0) Holliday
Bang trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holliday is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holliday dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (2) vs (2) Holliday
Bang looking for subs off his back but Holliday has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Bang wants to control but Holliday passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (2) vs (5) Holliday
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Holliday stalls from top position.
Bang regains half guard.
Holliday with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bang wants to control the action here but instead Holliday manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (2) vs (8) Holliday
Holliday controlling his opponent.
Bang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bang (2) vs (11) Holliday
Holliday controlling the position well here. Bang rolled but Holliday kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bang tries to escape the position.
Holliday really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday keeps control of the position as Bang tries to break free.
Bang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Holliday is hanging on to Bang's back as he tries to escape.
Holliday avoiding Bang 's attempts to control his hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holliday keeps control of the position as Bang tries to break free.
Well, with Holliday on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bang is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bang is working hard here to advance position.
Bang wants to control his opponent's hands but Holliday gets his hands free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to escape the position.
Holliday has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bang's body.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Holliday controlling the positon.
Bang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Holliday trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bang doesn't escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bang turns into Holliday and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (4) vs (11) Holliday
Holliday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Holliday manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (4) vs (13) Holliday
Holliday 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.
Bang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Holliday defends easily.
Bang is looking to sweep but instead, Holliday has passed into half guard.
Bang tries to roll over but Holliday keeps him under control.
Bang is trying to maintain the position but Holliday is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holliday tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bang tries to roll over but Holliday keeps him under control.
Bang trying to hold on to Holliday's head to control him but Holliday postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Holliday seems content to control.
Bang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Holliday keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bang is looking to get back to full guard here but Holliday has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (4) vs (16) Holliday
Bang is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang can't do much from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Holliday politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Holliday prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bang is trying to work for a sweep but Holliday has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bang (4) vs (18) Holliday
Bang tries to hold on but Holliday pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to control Holliday's body but Holliday pushes him off. Bang squirms to his side and now Holliday has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bang (4) vs (21) Holliday
Bang rolls, trying to escape but Holliday keeps control of the position.
Bang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bang working to try and regain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Holliday controlling his opponent.
Bang is trying desperately to improve position.
Holliday controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holliday tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holliday wins on points by 21 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Doc Holliday thanked The Big Kabosh for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jefferson Murillo and Doc Holliday. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jefferson Murillo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Murillo pushes Holliday up against the cage in a clinch.
Murillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holliday is trying to pull guard but Murillo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holliday is trying to pull guard but Murillo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holliday tries to pull guard but Murillo holds him up against the cage and eventually Holliday drops back down to his feet.
Jefferson Murillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.
Holliday has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murillo uses from the top position.
Holliday keeping full guard, as Murillo tries to pass.
Murillo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holliday is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo wants to pass the guard but Holliday is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murillo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holliday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murillo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holliday 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: Murillo (0) vs (2) Holliday
Murillo is looking to control Holliday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murillo avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Murillo is concentrating on defense, preventing Holliday from advancing position.
Murillo is looking for a sweep. Holliday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murillo trying to control here.
Murillo is looking for a sweep. Holliday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Murillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holliday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holliday's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murillo (4) vs (2) Holliday
Holliday is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Murillo.
Murillo avoiding Holliday 's attempts to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
Holliday tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Murillo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murillo'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.
Murillo is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Murillo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murillo tries to take his opponent's back but Holliday turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murillo (4) vs (4) Holliday
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Murillo has his hands on Holliday's head, controlling the position.
Murillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holliday is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Murillo is working hard here to advance position.
Holliday being controlled here momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holliday stays in close to Murillo's body and controls the position.
Murillo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Murillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Murillo, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Holliday slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murillo pulls Holliday in to control the position.
Holliday preventing the sweep.
Holliday is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holliday passes Murillo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Murillo is trying to get back to full guard.
Murillo wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murillo is pressing down on Holliday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Murillo is heads and Holliday is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Holliday wins on points by 5 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Doc Holliday made sure he mentioned The Big Kabosh, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Doc Holliday and Trey Lawson. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Doc Holliday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Trey Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holliday changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawson tries to avoid it but Holliday manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawson to the ground. Lawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holliday stuffs the takedown.
Doc Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson shoots for a takedown but Holliday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holliday! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holliday (0) vs (4) Lawson
Lawson is looking to take a break and control but Holliday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lawson swings around for an armbar but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lawson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holliday (2) vs (4) Lawson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson has control of Holliday's left arm, preventing Holliday from doing any damage.
Lawson wants to improve his position but instead Holliday has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lawson wants to improve his position but Holliday is controlling well.
Lawson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lawson tries to get to full guard but Holliday has control of the leg.
Lawson wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy.
Lawson controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lawson is positioning himself well to prevent Holliday advancing to mount.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.
Holliday stalling.
Lawson is looking for a sweep. Holliday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holliday pulls his head out easily.
Lawson tries to get to full guard but Holliday has control of the leg.
Holliday is pressing down on Lawson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lawson is holding on for now.
Lawson wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holliday is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lawson! Score +3 for passing guard: Holliday (5) vs (4) Lawson
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holliday controlling the position easily from mount.
Lawson is desperately trying to improve his position but Holliday has a good base and remains in mount.
Lawson tries to lock up and control but Holliday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lawson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lawson wants to control but Holliday is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is desperately trying to improve his position but Holliday has a good base and remains in mount.
Lawson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Lawson is continuing to stall.
Lawson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holliday controlling the position easily from mount.
Holliday is looking to work his way around to Lawson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lawson is working to get back to half guard.
Holliday tries to control but Lawson wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lawson tries to hold on but Holliday pushes him away.
Lawson 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.
Lawson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holliday manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lawson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Holliday (8) vs (4) Lawson
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lawson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lawson trying to control the hands but Holliday won't let him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Holliday's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Holliday really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lawson.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries to escape the position.
Lawson trying to control the position but Holliday manages to sink in the hooks.
Lawson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lawson keeps trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is not going to allow Lawson to sit and survive in this position.
Lawson tries to escape but Holliday has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Holliday just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lawson rolls, trying to escape but Holliday keeps control of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control but not successfully.
Lawson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Holliday off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lawson tries to break free.
Holliday has good solid back control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is really stuck here.
Lawson trying to control the action but Holliday just sinks the hooks in.
Holliday trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Holliday gets his hands free as Lawson looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holliday takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Doc Holliday made sure to mention his sponsor, The Big Kabosh in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Doc Holliday and DJ Dy No Mite. On his way into the cage it seems that Doc Holliday has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Doc Holliday seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Doc Holliday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; DJ Dy No Mite!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holliday forces Dy No Mite back against the cage and clinches.
Dy No Mite jumps into guard, dragging Holliday to the mat.
Dy No Mite trying to control the position here.
Holliday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Holliday won't allow Dy No Mite to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday tries to free his leg and advance position but Dy No Mite is retaining full guard.
Dy No Mite has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dy No Mite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holliday is fighting to break Dy No Mite's control of his arms but Dy No Mite is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holliday is one step ahead there.
Dy No Mite seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dy No Mite 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dy No Mite is adopting a defensive guard.
Dy No Mite is continuing to stall.
Dy No Mite wants to sweep but no luck.
Dy No Mite controlling Holliday's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite working a defensive guard here.
Dy No Mite looking for a sweep. Not yet Dy No Mite, not yet.
Holliday 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.
Holliday being controlled here momentarily.
Holliday controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dy No Mite 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.
Dy No Mite managing to control the position.
Holliday content to stall in guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite controlling the position.
Holliday stays in close to Dy No Mite's body and controls the position.
Dy No Mite 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.
Dy No Mite is adopting a defensive guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite working a defensive guard but Holliday manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holliday (3) vs (0) Dy No Mite
Dy No Mite struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where Dy No Mite is right now.
Dy No Mite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holliday taking a breather here.
Holliday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dy No Mite keeps working.
Dy No Mite is trying to control Holliday's posture but Holliday avoids it.
Dy No Mite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dy No Mite can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holliday's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Holliday prevents Dy No Mite from improving his position.
Dy No Mite trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dy No Mite preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite is looking to control Holliday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dy No Mite avoid being mounted?
Dy No Mite is trying is best to control the position here.
Dy No Mite is looking to improve his position.
Dy No Mite is doing well to control the position and prevent Holliday from advancing to side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dy No Mite is trying is best to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite tries to roll over but Holliday keeps him under control.
Holliday moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holliday (6) vs (0) Dy No Mite
Dy No Mite stops Holliday from passing to mount.
Dy No Mite tries to buck Holliday off but Holliday is having none of it.
Holliday tries to advance to mount but Dy No Mite denies him.
You can see the frustration on Dy No Mite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite tries to buck Holliday off but Holliday is having none of it.
Holliday is looking to take a break and control but Dy No Mite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dy No Mite tries to bench press Holliday off him but Holliday keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Holliday takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Doc Holliday thanked The Big Kabosh for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin and Doc Holliday. Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by GAMBLER. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fuujin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fuujin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holliday avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fuujin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holliday pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fuujin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holliday did well to prevent Fuujin getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (0) Holliday
Fuujin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Holliday's thigh. Holliday counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fuujin is stalling in the full guard.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Holliday is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday keeping full guard, as Fuujin tries to pass.
Fuujin is working hard here to advance position.
Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuujin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin content to stall in guard here.
Holliday keeping full guard, as Fuujin tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuujin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Holliday is keeping the position.
Fuujin trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Holliday is keeping the position.
Fuujin 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.
Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fuujin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holliday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuujin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Fuujin from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin stays in close to Holliday's body and controls the position.
Fuujin is pushing down on Holliday's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holliday is fighting to maintain full guard but Fuujin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fuujin not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holliday manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuujin is looking to pass into half guard but Holliday pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holliday is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (2) Holliday
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is trying to hold Holliday in close to prevent damage but Holliday has managed to pass into half guard.
Fuujin wants to sweep but Holliday has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (2) vs (5) Holliday
Holliday working away.
Fuujin is looking for a sweep.
Fuujin sneaks back into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to get back to full guard.
Fuujin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Holliday has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (2) vs (8) Holliday
Fuujin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin regains half guard.
Fuujin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holliday 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.
Fuujin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuujin looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuujin, not yet.
Fuujin pulls Holliday in to control the position.
Fuujin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holliday puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fuujin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holliday pulls his head out easily.
Fuujin controlling the position well.
Holliday is thwarting Fuujin's attempts to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position.
Fuujin is looking to control Holliday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuujin avoid being mounted?
My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Holliday has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fuujin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holliday controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin keeping hold of Holliday's head, controlling as best he can.
Fuujin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuujin wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuujin trying to control from the bottom.
Fuujin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuujin is trying to control but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holliday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holliday's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuujin (6) vs (8) Holliday
Fuujin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fuujin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Good control from Fuujin.
Fuujin tries to get the hooks in deep but Holliday pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin wants to control but Holliday manages to buck him off and is now in Fuujin's guard! Nice work there by Holliday! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (6) vs (10) Holliday
Fuujin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Holliday frees his head nicely. Oh but Fuujin has switched to an armbar! Holliday is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kazuka Fuujin!
Kazuka Fuujin 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 11 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Test Ninja and Doc Holliday. Ninja comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Test Ninja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ninja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holliday tries to counter with a clinch but Ninja shakes him off and moves away.
Ninja has a takedown stuffed.
Holliday is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holliday stuffs the takedown attempt from Ninja. Ninja gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Holliday has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ninja uses from the top position.
Holliday looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holliday is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Ninja 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja is looking to pass into half guard but Holliday pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holliday is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (0) vs (2) Holliday
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ninja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
Ninja is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ninja trying to keep a closed guard but Holliday is proving a slippery customer.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Ninja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holliday controls the pace.
My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Holliday has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ninja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ninja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holliday's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (2) vs (2) Holliday
Ninja forces his way into half guard.
Ninja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holliday sees it coming and defends easily.
Ninja not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ninja is stalling here. Holliday is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ninja seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Holliday has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ninja (2) vs (6) Holliday
Ninja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (4) vs (6) Holliday
Ninja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holliday keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja content to control rather than advance.
Ninja is trying to work for a kimura but Holliday is defending well.
Ninja is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ninja slows the pace down in half guard.
Ninja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holliday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ninja is working for a kimura but Holliday is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is looking for a sweep. Ninja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ninja content to control rather than advance.
Ninja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holliday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ninja is really struggling to control Holliday but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holliday is just riding it out for now. Ninja eventually gives up the hold.
Ninja is looking for a kimura here.
Ninja is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Holliday as he works his way to full guard.
Ninja forces his way into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holliday wants to get back to full guard.
Ninja is trying to control the action in half guard but Holliday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ninja is just content to waste time from the top position. Holliday takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja tries to free his leg and advance position but Holliday is retaining full guard.
Ninja passes Holliday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ninja is looking for a kimura but Holliday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ninja to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ninja controlling the action here.
Holliday trying to hold on to Ninja's head to control him but Ninja postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Holliday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ninja wants to work for an arm triangle but Holliday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holliday controlling the position well.
Ninja trying to control the action but Holliday is working from the bottom.
Ninja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Holliday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is defending against the submission attempts here by Ninja.
Holliday is looking to improve his position.
Ninja is trying to control the action in half guard but Holliday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ninja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holliday sees it coming and defends easily.
Holliday is staying active underneath Ninja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ninja stalling away here and it's allowed Holliday to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holliday is keeping the position for now.
Ninja sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ninja pushes down on Holliday's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is trying to work for a kimura but Holliday is defending well.
Ninja is looking for a kimura but Holliday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ninja to get the leverage.
Ninja is working for a kimura but Holliday is defending it quite comfortably.
Ninja has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Holliday is not content to let Ninja control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ninja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holliday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ninja is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holliday wins on points by 6 to 4.
After the big win, Doc Holliday made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Big Kabosh and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thor Berserk and Doc Holliday. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Thor Berserk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Berserk shoots in and drives through. Holliday sprawls well.
Berserk darts in and clinches Holliday up against the cage.
Berserk pulls Holliday into guard.
Berserk wants to sweep here but Holliday controlling him for the moment.
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.
Holliday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Berserk keeps moving.
Berserk is controlling Holliday's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holliday controls the pace.
Berserk wants to sweep but no luck.
Holliday wants to pass the guard but Berserk is keeping the position.
Holliday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holliday sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berserk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berserk is working hard here to advance position.
Berserk managing to control the position.
Holliday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berserk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holliday looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holliday controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holliday preventing the sweep.
Berserk seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berserk controlling the position.
Berserk wants to sweep here but Holliday controlling him for the moment.
Berserk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holliday controls the pace.
Berserk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holliday preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holliday content to stall in guard here.
Berserk is controlling Holliday's posture.
Holliday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berserk has control of Holliday's left arm, preventing Holliday from doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holliday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holliday's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Berserk has control of Holliday's left arm, preventing Holliday from doing any damage.
Holliday content to stall in guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Berserk looking for a sweep. Not yet Berserk, not yet.
Berserk has his hands on Holliday's head, controlling the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Berserk continues to stall.
Holliday stopping the sweep attempt from Berserk.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Holliday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Holliday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berserk is keeping the position for now.
Berserk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Berserk is looking to sweep but instead, Holliday has passed into half guard.
Holliday is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Holliday 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Berserk is heads and Holliday is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Holliday wins on points by 1 to 0.
Doc Holliday very nearly forgot to thank The Big Kabosh amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Thor Berserk had this to say: 'I am better then this.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi and Doc Holliday. Qasi comes into the arena with For Whom The Bell Tolls blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Qasi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holliday looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Qasi (4) vs (0) Holliday
Qasi tries to advance to mount but Holliday denies him.
Qasi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holliday is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Qasi staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holliday knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well.
Qasi trying to control the position but Holliday is working away.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well.
Holliday wants to control but Qasi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying to move to mount but Holliday reverses beautifully and ends up in Qasi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (2) Holliday
Qasi is trying to control the position but Holliday postures up.
Qasi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holliday defends it easily.
Holliday 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control the position.
Holliday wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
Qasi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Holliday has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (5) Holliday
Qasi gets back to half guard.
Qasi is trying to maintain the position but Holliday is very close to passing his half guard.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Holliday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holliday pulls his head out easily.
Holliday prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Qasi trying to control from the bottom.
Qasi wants to improve his position but Holliday is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qasi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Holliday has control of the leg.
Holliday controlling the action here.
Qasi is looking to get back to full guard here but Holliday has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (8) Holliday
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to improve position but can't.
Qasi looking for a sweep but Holliday has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Qasi (4) vs (10) Holliday
Qasi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holliday prevents Qasi from getting the reversal.
Qasi 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: Qasi (6) vs (10) Holliday
Qasi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (9) vs (10) Holliday
Qasi looking to control but instead Holliday has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Qasi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holliday knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holliday is just riding it out for now. Qasi eventually gives up the hold.
Qasi wants to work for an arm triangle but Holliday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Qasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Qasi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Holliday still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Holliday has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Qasi (9) vs (14) Holliday
Qasi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Holliday presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Qasi (9) vs (16) Holliday
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Qasi tries to lock up and control but Holliday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Qasi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Qasi (9) vs (19) Holliday
Qasi can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Holliday's guard. Nice work there by Qasi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (11) vs (19) Holliday
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holliday controlling the position.
Qasi pushing down on Holliday's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Qasi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holliday is positioning himself well to prevent Qasi advancing to mount.
Holliday is staying active underneath Qasi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Holliday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Holliday is defending well.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Qasi is looking to stall here but Holliday recovers full guard.
Qasi is looking to pass into half guard but Holliday pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holliday is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (11) vs (21) Holliday
Qasi wants to sweep here but Holliday controlling him for the moment.
Qasi is trying to keep Holliday in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Qasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holliday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holliday passes Qasi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Qasi trying to hold on to Holliday's head to control him but Holliday postures up.
Qasi tries to roll over but Holliday keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Holliday seems content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Holliday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holliday is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Holliday not doing much here.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Holliday has control of the leg.
Holliday controlling the action here.
Qasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard but Holliday has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (11) vs (24) Holliday
Qasi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Qasi is looking to improve his position.
Qasi is pressing down on Holliday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Holliday is pushing down on Qasi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qasi is fighting to maintain full guard but Holliday has managed to sneak the leg through.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard but Holliday has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (11) vs (27) Holliday
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Qasi struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holliday wins on points by 27 to 11.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Doc Holliday waved his t-shirt featuring The Big Kabosh's logo in front of the cameras. |
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