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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Grishin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grishin counters with a straight right hand.
Quick closes the distance but Grishin moves to the side
and Grishin counters with a good low kick that Quick was not able to check.
Quick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grishin counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grishin, right into the meat.
#KD#
Grishin drops Quick with a nice combination! Grishin dives into Quick's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC#
Quick is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Quick has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Grishin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Quick, up you get!
Grishin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grishin is looking for a counter combo.
Quick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Quick looks to clinch
and Grishin counters with a crisp right that sends Quick to the canvas! Grishin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Grishin!
Viktor Grishin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Emiliodingko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Segbo throws a nice head kick!
Segbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emiliodingko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Segbo throws a body punch but Emiliodingko moves out of range.
As Segbo backs off Emiliodingko throws a huge counter combo but Segbo manages to avoid it all.
Emiliodingko shoots in for a takedown but Segbo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Emiliodingko.
Segbo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Segbo throws a shot to the body.
Emiliodingko walks into a stiff left hand from Segbo.
Fedro Emiliodingko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Segbo lands a left and a right that send Emiliodingko crashing to the mat, dazed. Segbo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Emiliodingko is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Fedro Emiliodingko has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emiliodingko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Emiliodingko is still on wobbly legs! Can Segbo finish him?
Emiliodingko looks winded!#CL#
Segbo clinches up against the cage.
Emiliodingko working aggressively here.
Emiliodingko seems to have recovered his senses.
Segbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Segbo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Emiliodingko! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Segbo is unloading with more strikes now! Emiliodingko drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dada Segbo!
In his post fight interview, Dada Segbo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Macotti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martins!
Martins trying to control but Macotti flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Macotti is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Martins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Martins for a finish.
Martins trying to control the position but Macotti manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Macotti working for the choke. #SUB#
Macotti patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Macotti is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Martins won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Macotti off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Macotti!
After winning the bout, Marco Macotti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Araujo misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Araujo rushes Dela Rosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dela Rosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Araujo tries to land knees in the clinch but Dela Rosa avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Dela Rosa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Araujo can't fight it off and eventually Dela Rosa manages to take the fight to the floor. Araujo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Araujo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dela Rosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dela Rosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dela Rosa wants to stand but Araujo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Araujo is controlling Dela Rosa's posture.#T1#
Dela Rosa wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Dela Rosa pushes his legs off easily.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dela Rosa wants to stand but Araujo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dela Rosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araujo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dela Rosa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Araujo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dela Rosa is looking to defend but Araujo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dela Rosa! Araujo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dela Rosa taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 2755 p4p, 271 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 8040 p4p, 587 weight class). Araujo comes to the ring accompanied by Who Shot Ya?. Mankowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kękę -Wyjebane. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Luiz Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mankowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (0) Mankowski
Mankowski working for submissions but it's allowed Araujo to get to half guard.
Araujo wants to control but Mankowski is keeping him busy.
Araujo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Araujo prevents Mankowski from improving his position.
Mankowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mankowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mankowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araujo defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski 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.
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Araujo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo advances to half guard.
Araujo prevents Mankowski from improving his position.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mankowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mankowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mankowski manages to get to full guard.
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski has his foot on Araujo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Araujo works his way back into a safe position though.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Araujo pushes his legs off easily.
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araujo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Araujo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Araujo pushes his legs off easily.
Mankowski looking for subs off his back but Araujo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mankowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Araujo (2) vs (4) Mankowski
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski gets his hands free as Araujo looks to control.
Araujo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mankowski is looking for the choke from the back position but Araujo is controlling his hands well.
Mankowski is trying to stick to Araujo's back but Araujo is turning into Mankowski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mankowski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Araujo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (4) vs (4) Mankowski
Mankowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Araujo stacks Mankowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Araujo! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (7) vs (4) Mankowski
Araujo moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Araujo (9) vs (4) Mankowski
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Araujo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mankowski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Araujo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mankowski looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Araujo! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 4053 p4p, 398 weight class) and Kenuichio Harada (ranked 6697 p4p, 560 weight class). Macotti comes to the ring accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kenuichio Harada!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harada moves into range and clinches up with Macotti.
Harada stops a takedown attempt from Macotti.
Macotti wants a takedown.
Harada wants the takedown. Macotti is fighting it off but Harada persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Macotti's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macotti (0) vs (2) Harada
Macotti working for a triangle but Harada defends it easily.
Harada sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti looking for a guillotine here but Harada defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macotti is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harada passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (0) vs (5) Harada
Harada trying to control the action but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Macotti is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is trying to work for a sweep but Harada has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (0) vs (7) Harada
Macotti regains half guard.
Harada prevents Macotti from improving his position.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Harada escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Harada! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (0) vs (10) Harada
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Harada is continuing to stall.
Harada is looking to take a break and control but Macotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harada controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti'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.
Macotti is looking for a sweep.
Macotti is working hard here to advance position.
Macotti looks to move to half guard but instead Harada has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (0) vs (12) Harada
Macotti is desperately trying to improve his position but Harada has a good base and remains in mount.
Harada wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
Macotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries to improve his position but instead Harada has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (0) vs (15) Harada
Harada doesn't have the hooks in and Macotti manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (2) vs (15) Harada
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Macotti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harada! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macotti (2) vs (19) Harada
Macotti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Harada looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Harada has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Macotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harada not doing much here.
Macotti looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Harada pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (2) vs (22) Harada
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harada controlling his opponent.
Macotti is looking to improve his position but Harada isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harada tries to control but Macotti wriggling away.
Macotti can't escape the position.
Macotti sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harada is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macotti! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (2) vs (25) Harada
Harada controlling the pace for now.
Harada fails to move to back control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macotti regains half guard.
Macotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harada pulls his head out easily.
Macotti gets back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harada trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Harada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macotti is looking for a triangle but Harada pushes his legs off easily.
Macotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harada is aware though and is defending well.
Harada passes into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harada controlling the action here.
Macotti looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Harada pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (2) vs (28) Harada
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harada controlling the pace for now.
Macotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harada wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
Harada tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti working to try and regain half guard.
Harada controlling the pace for now.
Macotti tries to reverse the position but Harada maintains control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harada controlling from mount.
Macotti tries to reverse the position but Harada maintains control.
Macotti is squirming around, avoiding Harada's attempts to control the action.
Macotti tries to improve his position but instead Harada has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (2) vs (31) Harada
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macotti tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harada wins on points by 31 to 2.
An out of breath Kenuichio Harada thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 4
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Quick (ranked 7678 p4p, 598 weight class) and Chol-Hyon An (ranked 4684 p4p, 451 weight class). An is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aegukka (DPRK national anthem). Chol-Hyon An acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Jimmy Quick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chol-Hyon An!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
An stuffs the takedown.
Quick closes this distance looking for a takedown but An circles away.
An moves into the clinch.
An turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and An manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Quick (0) vs (4) An
An working away.
An thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Quick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
An is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
An is thwarting Quick's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! An is tapping! Great win for Quick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Quick!
Chol-Hyon An spoke after the fight, saying 'Forgiveness, preasuh.'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 2
Date: May 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 3713 p4p, 389 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 5005 p4p, 497 weight class). Macotti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Sithole comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Miss The Misery kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macotti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sithole looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macotti (4) vs (0) Sithole
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti is looking to take a break and control but Sithole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura but Sithole is defending well.
Sithole has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sithole is defending against the submission attempts here by Macotti.
Macotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sithole defends it well.
Macotti seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sithole is staying active underneath Macotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macotti is looking to stall here but Sithole recovers full guard.
Macotti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sithole is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sithole has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (4) vs (2) Sithole
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti working for a triangle but Sithole defends it easily.
Sithole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macotti is looking for a triangle here but Sithole uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (5) Sithole
Macotti tries to buck Sithole off but Sithole is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is working hard here to advance position.
Macotti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sithole's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.
Sithole not doing much here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti tries to roll over but Sithole keeps him under control.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti trying to get back to full guard but Sithole takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (8) Sithole
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macotti is looking for a sweep. Sithole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sithole trying to control from half guard but Macotti is working away.
Macotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macotti is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sithole jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (11) Sithole
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is looking to regain half guard here but Sithole keeps moving and retains side control.
Sithole is looking to take a break and control but Macotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macotti tries to buck Sithole off but Sithole is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control but Macotti is keeping him busy.
Sithole slows the pace down.
Macotti is looking for a sweep.
Macotti gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for subs from the bottom but Sithole mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (14) Sithole
Sithole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macotti is looking to escape.
Macotti is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole controlling from the full mount.
Macotti is working to get back to half guard.
Sithole trying to control but Macotti is having none of it.
Macotti is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (4) vs (17) Sithole
Sithole is hanging on to Macotti's back as he tries to escape.
Sithole keeps control of the position easily here as Macotti tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Macotti's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Macotti's body.
Macotti tries to escape but Sithole has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
It looks like Sithole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is hanging on to Macotti's back as he tries to escape.
Sithole trying to control momentarily.
Sithole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sithole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macotti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sithole wins on points by 17 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Moses Sithole waved his t-shirt featuring Anarchy Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 2
Date: May 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 2474 p4p, 267 weight class) and Aspen Springfield (ranked 4688 p4p, 469 weight class). Araujo comes to the ring accompanied by Who Shot Ya?. Aspen Springfield is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Luiz Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Araujo clinches.
Springfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Springfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Araujo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo is working for takedown but Springfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Araujo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Springfield is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Araujo to the mat. Araujo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Springfield
Springfield looking to pass the guard.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Araujo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Araujo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (2) Springfield
Araujo won't allow Springfield to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Springfield is looking for a triangle but Araujo pushes his legs off easily.
Springfield wants to control the position but Araujo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Springfield wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Springfield is defending well.
Araujo trying to mount his opponent but Springfield defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Araujo (2) vs (6) Springfield
Springfield has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Araujo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Springfield fails to advance to Araujo's back.
Araujo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Springfield tries to control but Araujo wriggling away.
Araujo tries to hold on but Springfield pushes him away.
Springfield seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Araujo is holding on tight.
Springfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Springfield is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Araujo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo working to try and regain half guard.
Araujo wants to control but Springfield is having none of it.
Springfield with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Araujo has given up his back. Will we see Springfield going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (2) vs (9) Springfield
Araujo trying to control the hands but Springfield breaks the grip.
Springfield is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Araujo is defending well though. Springfield let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is really stuck here.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Springfield has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Araujo trying to control the position but Springfield manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Springfield go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Araujo is trying to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Araujo showing good submission defense here.
Springfield controlling well, preventing Araujo from escaping the position.
Springfield looking to break Araujo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Araujo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Springfield will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Springfield looking to break Araujo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Araujo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Springfield will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Springfield is working for a rear naked choke. Araujo is not defending it well and Springfield has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Araujo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Araujo's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aspen Springfield!
A relieved looking Aspen Springfield thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Penduko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Araujo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Penduko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Araujo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penduko is fighting to break Araujo's control of his arms but Araujo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Penduko postures up in Araujo's guard and throws a big left but Araujo blocks it. #SUB#
Araujo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Penduko doesn't defend quickly enough and Araujo has managed to lock this one up! Can Penduko escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Araujo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Macotti.
#CL2#
Macotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jowars, pushing him back against the cage.
Jowars jumps guard but Macotti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Macotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jowars backwards.
Macotti lands an elbow that stopped Jowars in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Hemfsford Jowars has been cut.
Macotti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Macotti lands a nice elbow.
Macotti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jowars takes a shot to the head.
Macotti lands an elbow inside that Jowars shrugs off.
Macotti lands a nice elbow.
Macotti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jowars backwards. #CUT2#
Hemfsford Jowars's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jowars backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macotti.
Nice body punch from Macotti.
Jowars is trying to drag Macotti to the mat but Macotti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemfsford Jowars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jowars is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Macotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macotti just leaning against Jowars, taking a breather.
Macotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macotti.
Jowars jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Macotti walks away with a smile on his face. Jowars gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jowars throws a sloppy head kick and Macotti moves out of range easily.
Jowars shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Macotti moves into the clinch.
Macotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Macotti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jowars's defenses. #CUT2#
Hemfsford Jowars's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Macotti lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Hemfsford Jowars's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Macotti lands a damaging elbow.
Macotti lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hemfsford Jowars's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marco Macotti!
A victorious Marco Macotti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Whiston.
Whiston tries to move to mount but Emiliodingko blocks the move with his legs.
Whiston advances to mount.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emiliodingko tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Emiliodingko tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston controlling the position easily from mount.
Emiliodingko is looking to improve his position but Whiston isn't that keen on the idea.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emiliodingko is desperately trying to improve his position but Whiston has a good base and remains in mount.
Whiston controlling from mount.
Emiliodingko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whiston stays in close to Emiliodingko's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whiston defends well.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whiston 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.
Whiston passes into half guard.
Emiliodingko wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Whiston not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston'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.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Emiliodingko defends it.
Whiston is taking a breather. Emiliodingko 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.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Emiliodingko is defending well.
Still in half guard, Whiston seems content to control.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whiston sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whiston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Whiston wants to free his trapped foot but Emiliodingko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whiston stalling. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emiliodingko wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko actively working from the bottom here.
Emiliodingko wants to get back to full guard.
Whiston controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Whiston shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Whiston was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Emiliodingko is looking for a sweep.
Whiston remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Whiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Emiliodingko for as long as he can get away with.
Emiliodingko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Whiston is pressing down on Emiliodingko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emiliodingko is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Whiston seems keen to control Emiliodingko's posture.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Whiston looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko working for a triangle but Whiston defends it easily.
Whiston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Whiston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whiston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Emiliodingko's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Emiliodingko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whiston pulls his head out easily.
Whiston sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whiston pulls his head out easily.
Whiston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Whiston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Emiliodingko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Emiliodingko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Emiliodingko is working to get back to half guard.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
Emiliodingko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Emiliodingko tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emiliodingko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Emiliodingko is trying to reverse the position but instead Whiston has taken his back - oops!
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Emiliodingko doesn't escape.
Whiston is hanging on to Emiliodingko's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Whiston.
Whiston continues to stall.
Emiliodingko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emiliodingko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Emiliodingko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whiston as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Whiston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Emiliodingko!
Whiston controls the position.
Emiliodingko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whiston tries to move to mount but Emiliodingko blocks the move with his legs.
Emiliodingko tries to bench press Whiston off him but Whiston keeps the position.
Whiston controls the position from side control.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Whiston tries to advance to mount but Emiliodingko denies him.
Rupert Whiston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Emiliodingko is trying to improve his position.
Whiston is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Emiliodingko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Emiliodingko is looking to reverse the position.
Whiston is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Whiston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emiliodingko can do to turn this around?
Emiliodingko tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Emiliodingko's face as Whiston controls the position.
Emiliodingko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whiston is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Emiliodingko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Whiston advances nicely into full mount.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Whiston works his way to his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whiston controlling the positon.
Whiston'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.
Whiston is trying to stick to Emiliodingko's back but Emiliodingko is turning into Whiston. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Whiston's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Emiliodingko.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Emiliodingko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Whiston pulls Emiliodingko in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Emiliodingko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Emiliodingko preventing the sweep.
Fedro Emiliodingko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Emiliodingko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Whiston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston has control of Emiliodingko's left arm, preventing Emiliodingko from doing any damage.
Whiston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emiliodingko's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Emiliodingko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whiston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emiliodingko being controlled here, momentarily.
More hug and hope from Whiston.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Emiliodingko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Whiston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whiston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Whiston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Quick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verhoeven.
Verhoeven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Quick or perhaps it was just good defense by Verhoeven, which made it look bad.
Verhoeven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick misses with a leg kick
and Verhoeven counters with a two punch combo.
Quick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verhoeven is out of range.
Verhoeven looks to land a combination. Quick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Verhoeven avoids a kick to the body.
Quick shoots in looking for a takedown. Verhoeven tries to sprawl out of it but Quick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Verhoeven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Verhoeven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Quick.
Quick motions for Verhoeven to come forward. Quick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Verhoeven swivels and escapes.
Quick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verhoeven tries to avoid it but Quick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verhoeven to the ground. Verhoeven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Quick looks to land a combination but Verhoeven avoids it well.
Verhoeven scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Quick has his takedown stuffed
and Verhoeven counters with a nice kick to the body.
Quick throws a combination that misses
and Verhoeven counters with a one-two to the body.
Verhoeven is breathing heavily.
Quick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Verhoeven's waist but Verhoeven gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Quick off to one side.
Quick with a poor takedown
letting Verhoeven counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verhoeven moves away.
Quick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Verhoeven.
Quick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verhoeven counters with a two punch combo.
Quick shoots in and drives through. Verhoeven sprawls well.
Quick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Verhoeven swivels and escapes.
Verhoeven scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Verhoeven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verhoeven lands a head kick!
Frank Verhoeven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verhoeven tries to avoid it but Quick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verhoeven to the ground. Verhoeven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verhoeven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verhoeven. That's going to slow Quick down.
Quick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verhoeven as he avoids it easily.
Verhoeven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Quick's calf.
Quick throws an overhand right that lands on Verhoeven's shoulder, as Verhoeven tries to avoid the shot.
Quick shoots in looking for a takedown but Verhoeven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Verhoeven pushes Quick away with a front kick.#T4#
Quick fails with the takedown
and Verhoeven counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Verhoeven tries a head kick but it misses.
Quick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verhoeven tries to avoid it but Quick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verhoeven to the ground. Verhoeven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Verhoeven lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quick dives in for a single leg takedown but Verhoeven sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Verhoeven tried to counter with a leg kick but Quick avoided it.
No luck for Quick with that takedown attempt.
Verhoeven is working the combinations to good effect here.
Quick throws a body punch but Verhoeven moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Verhoeven dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Quick wants to clinch up but Verhoeven keeps it at a distance.
Quick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quick shoots for a double leg takedown but Verhoeven sprawls well. He's pushed Quick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Verhoeven is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick by Quick misses
and Verhoeven counters with a three punch combo that has Quick backing up. Quick nods at Verhoeven to acknowledge the strikes.
Quick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Verhoeven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD#
Verhoeven closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Quick's guard.
Quick looking for a sweep. Not yet Quick, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quick is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Verhoeven is sitting in close to Quick's body. Quick has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Verhoeven is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Verhoeven is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Quick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Quick!
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Event:
SNCC 1
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vasilli Drakov (ranked 7169 p4p, 703 weight class) and Luiz Araujo (ranked 2686 p4p, 350 weight class). Araujo has chosen Who Shot Ya? as his entrance music. Luiz Araujo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Vasilli Drakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Luiz Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Araujo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drakov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Araujo is in Drakov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drakov (0) vs (2) Araujo
Araujo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drakov keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drakov is keeping the position for now.
Drakov working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Drakov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Araujo passes into half guard.
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drakov sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.
Araujo is just content to waste time from the top position. Drakov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Drakov looking for subs off his back but Araujo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo wants to free his trapped foot but Drakov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drakov is looking to improve his position.
Drakov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Araujo passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (0) vs (5) Araujo
Drakov is trying to improve his position.
Drakov prevents Araujo from moving into mount.
Drakov tries to bench press Araujo off him but Araujo keeps the position.
Araujo taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looks to move to half guard but instead Araujo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drakov (0) vs (7) Araujo
Araujo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Drakov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Drakov (0) vs (10) Araujo
Araujo controlling well, preventing Drakov from escaping the position.
Araujo has got one arm under Drakov's chin. This could be trouble... Drakov trying to control the other hand but Araujo gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Drakov has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
EMP 8
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 3876 p4p, 414 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 5021 p4p, 506 weight class). Macotti comes to the cage accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. Igor Byhenikov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Macotti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Byhenikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Byhenikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macotti (0) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Macotti! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (0) vs (6) Byhenikov
Macotti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Byhenikov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Macotti has worked his arm free - good work by Macotti!
Byhenikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (0) vs (8) Byhenikov
Byhenikov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (0) vs (11) Byhenikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Byhenikov looking to break Macotti's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Macotti remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Macotti is defending well but eventually Byhenikov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Macotti has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
After the big win, Igor Byhenikov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 1
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Quick (ranked 20926 p4p, 129 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 22190 p4p, 137 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Prana Halo enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jimmy Quick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Quick fails with the takedown
so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quick (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo trying to control but Quick is working from the bottom.
Halo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quick working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quick is keeping the position for now.
Halo pushes down on Quick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo controlling the pace.
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Quick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halo is controlling the pace.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Quick is defending the position.
Halo 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.
Well, if Halo 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.
Quick trying to control but Halo postures up.
Quick wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Quick is defending the position.
Quick tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (0) vs (5) Halo
Quick is working to get back to half guard.
Halo controlling his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Halo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Quick has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Quick! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quick (2) vs (5) Halo
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo working for submissions but it's allowed Quick to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quick is working away from the top position though.
Halo won't allow Quick to pass to mount.
Quick is stalling here. Halo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Quick seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Halo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Quick (2) vs (9) Halo
Halo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Quick (2) vs (11) Halo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Quick is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Halo controlling from mount.
Quick is working to get back to half guard.
Quick is working hard here to advance position.
Halo fails to take his opponent's back.
Halo content just to control the position here.
Halo looking to control but Quick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Halo prevents Quick from getting the reversal.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quick is looking to escape.
Quick tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo wants to control the pace but Quick is squirming around nicely.
Halo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Quick is holding on tight.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Quick has given up his back. Will we see Halo going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Quick (2) vs (14) Halo
Halo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Quick is defending well though. Halo let's go of the attempt for now.
Halo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Halo is looking for the choke from the back position but Quick is controlling his hands well.
Quick tries to escape but Halo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Quick is defending well though. Halo let's go of the attempt for now.
Halo 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to control Quick but Quick is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Halo is cranking Quick's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Quick! He's tightened the choke and Quick is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo! |
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Event:
EMP 6
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 2354 p4p, 310 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 4695 p4p, 541 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Araujo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who Shot Ya?. Luiz Araujo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Luiz Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Odoacer clinches.
Odoacer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Araujo is looking for a takedown.
Odoacer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Odoacer
Odoacer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Odoacer has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Odoacer tries to pass.
Odoacer trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Odoacer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odoacer trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odoacer tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Odoacer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Odoacer postures up.
Odoacer stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position.
Odoacer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Odoacer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Odoacer sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Odoacer is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Odoacer 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.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Odoacer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer 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.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Odoacer tries to pass.
Araujo 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.
Odoacer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Odoacer has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Odoacer content to stall in guard here.
Odoacer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Araujo looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Odoacer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Odoacer advances to half guard.
Odoacer wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Odoacer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Odoacer moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (5) Odoacer
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Odoacer works to advance to full mount. Araujo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Araujo (0) vs (7) Odoacer
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Araujo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Odoacer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Araujo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Odoacer.
Odoacer 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.
Araujo trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is taking a breather. Araujo 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.
Odoacer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Odoacer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Araujo is just riding it out for now. Odoacer eventually gives up the hold.
Araujo moves into full guard.
Odoacer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Odoacer defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Odoacer from controlling successfully.
Odoacer wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Araujo being controlled here, momentarily.
Odoacer postures up.
Odoacer won't allow Araujo to sweep him here.
Odoacer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Odoacer has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Odoacer pushes his legs off easily.
Odoacer passes Araujo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Odoacer is taking a breather. Araujo 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.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Odoacer passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (10) Odoacer
Araujo is squirming around, avoiding Odoacer's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer looking to secure an arm triangle but Araujo defends it well.
Araujo is looking to get to half guard.
Odoacer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Odoacer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Araujo wants to hold on but Odoacer pushes him away.
Odoacer is trying to control here but Araujo has managed to regain half guard.
Odoacer trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Odoacer wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Odoacer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Araujo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Odoacer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Araujo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is still trying to improve position.
Araujo trying to hold on to Odoacer's head to control him but Odoacer postures up.
Odoacer is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Odoacer pulls his head out easily.
Odoacer wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Odoacer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Odoacer is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odoacer trying to mount his opponent but Araujo defends it.
Odoacer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (13) Odoacer
Odoacer content just to control the position here.
Odoacer tries to control but Araujo wriggling away.
Well,Araujo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Araujo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Araujo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Odoacer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (16) Odoacer
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer content just to control the position here.
Odoacer avoids the attempt from Araujo to control.
Araujo is looking to get to half guard.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Araujo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Odoacer wants to pass the guard but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo is staying active underneath Odoacer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to roll over but Odoacer keeps him under control.
Odoacer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo is not content to let Odoacer control the position.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odoacer works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (19) Odoacer
Odoacer looking to secure an arm triangle but Araujo defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odoacer wins on points by 19 to 0.
Flavius Odoacer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Flannery drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flannery lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Emiliodingko working for a triangle but Flannery defends it easily.
#SUB#
Emiliodingko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flannery lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flannery cracks Emiliodingko with a solid left hand.
Flannery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Flannery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flannery's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Emiliodingko is rocked!
Emiliodingko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Flannery arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Emiliodingko's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Desmond Flannery!
After winning the bout, Desmond Flannery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 3523 p4p, 393 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 9188 p4p, 718 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Macotti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drown - Theory of a Deadman. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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 6 wins and 8 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dux clinches up against the cage.
Macotti gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
Macotti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dux is defending well.
Dux jumps into guard, dragging Macotti to the mat.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macotti is aware though and is defending well.
Macotti wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Macotti defends easily.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macotti is aware though and is defending well.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macotti slips nicely into half guard.
Dux is looking to get back to full guard here but Macotti has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (3) vs (0) Dux
Macotti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dux has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macotti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Macotti advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (5) vs (0) Dux
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Macotti is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macotti to get the leverage.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti seems to be working for a kimura but Dux defends the submission attempt.
Dux moves into full guard.
Dux working for submissions but it's allowed Macotti to get to half guard.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux wants to improve his position but Macotti is controlling well.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to improve his position but Macotti is controlling well.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti tries to pass to full mount but Dux defends it.
Macotti is working for a kimura but Dux is defending it quite comfortably.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
Dux wants to improve his position but Macotti is controlling well.
Dux gets back to full guard.
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Macotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (8) vs (0) Dux
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Macotti tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Macotti's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Macotti! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Dux has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marco Macotti!
A victorious Marco Macotti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night vol 1
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Araujo throws a chopping leg kick but Ataman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and Ataman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Araujo tries a low kick but Ataman avoids it.
Ataman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ataman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Araujo fails with the takedown.
Ataman keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Ataman.
Araujo doesn't manage to clinch there - Ataman circles away.
Ataman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Araujo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ataman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ataman cracks Araujo with a good jab.
Ataman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ataman lands a lovely overhand right.
Araujo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Araujo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ataman throws out a powerful jab.
Ataman misses with a wild combination.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ataman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Ataman throws the left hand but Araujo avoids the punch easily.
Araujo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ataman.
Ataman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ataman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Araujo throws a nice looking combination but Ataman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ataman lands a leg kick that knocks Araujo off balance momentarily.
Araujo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ataman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ataman throws a right hand that Araujo ducks under and follows up with a left that Araujo also avoids with ease.
Sergiusz Ataman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Araujo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Ataman kicks off Araujo and gets to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ataman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Araujo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Araujo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ataman.
Ataman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Araujo. That did some damage!
Araujo misses with a wild combination.
Ataman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Ataman sprawls well.
Ataman moves out of range of the body kick from Araujo.
Ataman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Araujo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luiz Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo tries to clinch up but Ataman circles away and keeps his distance.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Ataman circles away easily
and Ataman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Araujo wants to clinch.
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ataman tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ataman to the ground. Ataman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ataman's corner calls for a 1-2. Ataman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3##CL#
Araujo darts in and clinches Ataman up against the cage.
Ataman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Araujo breaks the clinch.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ataman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Ataman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Ataman has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ataman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ataman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Ataman.
Ataman lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ataman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Araujo wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Araujo is trying to trip Ataman. He has hold of a leg but Ataman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Araujo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ataman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Araujo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo has had enough of the clinch but Ataman keeps him there for the moment.
Ataman lands a right hand.
Ataman lands with a light punch inside.
Ataman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ataman.
Araujo throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ataman. #BC#
Araujo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ataman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ataman keeps the fight on the outside.
Ataman scores with a decent looking hook.
Ataman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ataman blocks a head kick by Araujo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ataman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ataman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Ataman. Those never looked like landing.
Araujo tries to clinch but Ataman moves away
and Araujo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiusz Ataman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Araujo shoots in but no luck this time.
Ataman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Araujo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ataman!
Ataman parries the strikes from Araujo easily there. Araujo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ataman to escape.
Ataman struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee asks Araujo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Araujo prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Araujo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Araujo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ataman turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Araujo off and cradles Ataman's limp body as Araujo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
MMMA 58 Bestarsson vs Man
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Metaxas defends it nicely.
Metaxas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Araujo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Araujo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Araujo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Araujo is looking to clinch but Metaxas is avoiding it.
Metaxas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Metaxas closes the distance and clinches.
Metaxas lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metaxas.
Metaxas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Metaxas gets underhooks to prevent Araujo's takedown attempt.
Araujo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Metaxas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo is looking for a takedown.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Metaxas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Metaxas lands a nice uppercut.
Metaxas lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metaxas stops a takedown attempt from Araujo.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metaxas to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Metaxas.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Metaxas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Araujo backwards. #T1#
Metaxas taking a breather.
Metaxas lands an elbow inside that Araujo shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Luiz Araujo has been cut.
Metaxas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metaxas to keep the fight standing.
Araujo has Metaxas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Metaxas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Araujo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metaxas lands an elbow just above Araujo 's eye. #BC2#
Metaxas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Araujo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Araujo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metaxas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metaxas delivers a nice body kick.
Metaxas connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo misses with a takedown
and Metaxas counters with a leg kick.
Metaxas lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atlas Metaxas!
After the fight, Atlas Metaxas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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