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CACC 99 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Chief Seminole!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt - Seminole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Seminole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Minasian's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Seminole#SUB2#
Seminole 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. #SUB2#
Seminole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Minasian dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (2) Seminole
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Seminole.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seminole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (4) Seminole
Seminole looking to pass the guard.
Minasian is pulling down on Seminole's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian can't keep his opponent in guard - Seminole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Minasian trying to control here.
Minasian is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Minasian is looking to control Seminole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Minasian avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Seminole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minasian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seminole. #SUB2#
Seminole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Seminole is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Seminole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Seminole tries to pass.
Minasian is pulling down on Seminole's head to control his posture.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minasian seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Seminole tries to pass.
Minasian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Seminole wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Seminole drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Seminole off! Seminole jumps back into Minasian's guard.
Minasian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Minasian controls Seminole momentarily but Seminole frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Seminole thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seminole told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Seminole is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Minasian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Minasian has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (4) vs (4) Seminole
Seminole keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Seminole has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though.
Seminole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seminole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (4) vs (6) Seminole#SUB2#
Seminole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Seminole prevents Minasian from improving his position.#T4#
Minasian won't allow Seminole to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Seminole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minasian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seminole.
Minasian keeping hold of Seminole's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Seminole is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Seminole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minasian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seminole.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minasian keeping control of the position. #T5##SUB2#
Seminole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minasian is just riding it out for now. Seminole eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Seminole is working for a kimura but Minasian is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Seminole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Minasian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minasian.
Seminole postures up.
#SUB#
Minasian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seminole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Seminole drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Minasian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Seminole has Minasian in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (6) vs (6) Seminole#T6##SUB2#
Seminole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Seminole is keeping the position.
Seminole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Seminole is retaining full guard.
Minasian advances to half guard.
Seminole is staying active underneath Minasian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Minasian seems content to control.#SUB#
Minasian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seminole defends it well. #SUB#
Minasian seems to be working for a kimura but Seminole defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Minasian 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.
#T7#
Seminole moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Seminole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Seminole keeps moving.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seminole is keeping the position for now.
Seminole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (6) vs (8) Seminole
Minasian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seminole manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (8) vs (8) Seminole
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Seminole is keeping the position.
Minasian trying to control but Seminole is working from the bottom. #T8#
Minasian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seminole is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Minasian passes Seminole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Seminole wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Minasian is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (11) vs (8) Seminole
Seminole is wriggling around trying to escape.
Minasian trying to control but Seminole is having none of it.
Seminole working to try and regain half guard.
Seminole manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Seminole wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
#T9##SUB#
Seminole is defending against the submission attempts here by Minasian.
Minasian trying to control the action but Seminole is working from the bottom.
Minasian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Minasian works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (14) vs (8) Seminole
Seminole is trying to escape the mount.
Minasian trying to control but Seminole is having none of it. #T10#
Seminole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Minasian fails to take his opponent's back.
Seminole working to try and regain half guard.
Minasian controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Minasian looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Seminole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian wants to control the pace but Seminole is squirming around nicely.
Minasian wants to take Seminole's back but he can't do it this time.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seminole is looking to escape.
Seminole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Seminole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seminole.
Seminole wants to sweep but no luck.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seminole is keeping the position for now.
Seminole wants to sweep but no luck.
Minasian passes Seminole's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Seminole wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seminole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seminole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seminole is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard.
Minasian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Seminole! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (17) vs (8) Seminole
Minasian wants to control the pace but Seminole is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Seminole is trying desperately to improve position.
Minasian controlling the pace for now.
Seminole tries to reverse the position but Minasian maintains control.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seminole is looking to escape.
Seminole is looking to get to half guard.
Minasian controlling from mount.
Seminole prevents Minasian from taking his back.#SUB#
Minasian swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tigran Minasian!
A relieved looking Tigran Minasian 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Mike Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Balbus Michael!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Michael wants to clinch.
Charles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Michael pinned against the ropes. Michael gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Charles circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michael tries to counter by closing the distance.
Michael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Michael clinches up with Charles and pushes him back against the ropes.
Michael tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Charles just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Charles pulls Michael into guard.
Charles has Michael pulled in close to control his posture.
Michael wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Michael wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving. #T2#
Michael looking to pass the guard.
Charles trying to control the position.
Michael is pushing down on Charles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Charles is fighting to maintain full guard but Michael has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Michael 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.
Michael trying to pass the guard but Charles defending well. #T3#
Michael is trying to control the action in half guard but Charles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Charles is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Kingz MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Michael works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (3) Michael
Michael fails to move to back control.
Charles has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Michael's lack of action.
#T4#
Michael slows the pace down in half guard.
Charles wants to control but Michael is keeping busy.
Charles is staying active underneath Michael, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Charles controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Michael is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Michael passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Charles! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (6) Michael
Michael trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Michael wants to take his opponent's back but Charles doesn't allow it. #T6#
Michael controlling from the full mount.
Michael tries to control but Charles wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Charles tries to lock up and control but Michael gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles has given up his back here. Will Michael look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (0) vs (9) Michael
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Michael's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Michael is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Charles knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Charles for a finish. #T7#
Charles looking to control the position.
Charles tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
#T8#
Michael might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Charles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Michael gets his hands free as Charles looks to control. #SUB2#
Michael working for the choke.
Michael tries to keep control of the position but Charles is staying busy.
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.
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.
Charles tries to roll but Michael sticks to his back.
#T9#
Charles is keeping busy.
Michael is hanging on to Charles's back as he tries to escape.
Michael tries to keep control of the position but Charles is staying busy.#SUB2#
Michael has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Charles prevents Michael from getting a body triangle.#T10#
Charles can't escape the position.
Michael trying to control momentarily.
Michael is trying to control but Charles is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Charles bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (9) Michael
Charles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Michael looking to control.
Charles trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom. #T12#
Charles is stalling in the full guard.
Michael is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Michael looking to control but Charles passes into half guard.
Michael is refusing to be controlled, as Charles sits in half guard. #T14##SUB#
Charles is looking for a kimura here.
Charles trying to control the action but Michael is working from the bottom.
Michael has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Charles is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Charles is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael wins on points by 9 to 2.
A very excited looking Balbus Michael rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gomes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gordon did well to prevent Gomes getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (0) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in BAK training inform me that Gomes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gomes moves into full mount! Gordon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (0) vs (5) Gomes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Gordon is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Gomes 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.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gordon is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Gomes controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomes trying to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes prevents Gordon from getting the reversal.
Gomes controlling from mount.
Gomes trying to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gordon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
Gordon tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
Gomes prevents Gordon from getting the reversal.
Gordon wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Gordon is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Gordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomes tries to control but Gordon wriggling away.
Gordon tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes looking to control but Gordon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gordon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gomes tries to control but Gordon wriggling away.
Gordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gordon regains half guard.
Gomes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (0) vs (8) Gomes#T7#
Gomes controlling from the full mount.
Gordon regains half guard.
Gomes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gomes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gordon's thigh. Gordon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Gomes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass. #SUB#
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gomes controlling from the top position.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gordon working for a triangle but Gomes defends it easily.
Gordon can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gomes prevents Gordon from improving his position.#T10#
Gomes wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Well, if Gomes 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.
#SUB2#
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Gomes controlling the action here.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Gordon defends it.
Gomes trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gordon avoid being mounted?
Well, if Gomes 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.
#T12##SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer.
Gordon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Gomes 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.#T13#
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Gordon is controlling Gomes's trapped leg to prevent Gomes from advancing to side control.
Gordon is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gordon avoid being mounted?
Gomes controlling the action here.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
Gordon wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Gordon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon has his hands on Gomes's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 8 to 0.
Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Chris Boag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Boag moves into the clinch.
Boag changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ottke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Boag takes the fight into the clinch.
Boag is trying to drag Ottke to the mat but Ottke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boag is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Boag. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Boag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ottke.
#TD2#
Ottke gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boag (0) vs (2) Ottke
Boag wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Boag is working away. #SUB2#
Ottke 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.
Ottke passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boag (0) vs (5) Ottke
Boag is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Boag is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Ottke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Ottke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boag is looking to escape.
Ottke content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Ottke working for a guillotine from mount but Boag is in no mood to give up. #T4##SUB2#
Ottke moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Boag has worked his arm free - good work by Boag!
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boag keeps working. #SUB2#
Ottke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boag is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ottke has hold of Boag's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Boag tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ottke cranks the arm and Boag screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Boag, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke gave a mention to Dr Zoidberg Office in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Caldeira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Horse (0) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Caldeira trying to control from half guard but Horse is working away.
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.
Horse trying to control but Caldeira postures up.
Horse is trying is best to control the position here.
Caldeira is trying to control the action in half guard but Horse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Horse wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Horse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Horse is trying to control the position but Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Caldeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horse is keeping the position for now.
Caldeira keeps trying to improve his position.
Horse keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
Caldeira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2##SUB#
Horse working for a triangle but Caldeira defends it easily.
#SUB#
Caldeira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving.
Horse keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Horse'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.#SUB#
Horse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caldeira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Horse is looking for a triangle but Caldeira pushes his legs off easily.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira controlling from the top position.
My spies in Clinch Pride inform me that Caldeira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving. #T4#
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving.
Caldeira 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.
Horse looking to control.
#SUB#
Horse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caldeira defends it easily.
Caldeira trying to control but Horse is working from the bottom. #T5#
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Horse has his foot on Caldeira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caldeira works his way back into a safe position though.
Caldeira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Horse is trying to control the position but Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira trying to control but Horse is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Horse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Caldeira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Horse looking for a guillotine here but Caldeira defends easily.
Horse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving. #SUB#
Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Horse is trying to control the position but Caldeira postures up.
Horse keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
Caldeira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (0) vs (5) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to control the action but Horse is working from the bottom.
Horse tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Caldeira trying to control the position but Horse is working away.
Horse is trying to improve his position.
Caldeira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Horse's legs.
Caldeira passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Horse! Score +2 for reaching mount: Horse (0) vs (7) Caldeira
Caldeira is trying to take his opponent's back.
Caldeira tries to control but Horse wriggling away.
Horse is trying to escape the mount but Caldeira keeps good control and instead manages to take Horse's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Horse (0) vs (10) Caldeira
Caldeira is not going to allow Horse to sit and survive in this position. #T9##SUB2#
Horse is in a bad position with Caldeira working for a choke. Horse manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horse (2) vs (10) Caldeira
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Horse tries to pass.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Horse from controlling successfully.
Caldeira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horse (2) vs (12) Caldeira#SUB2#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura here.
Caldeira passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (2) vs (15) Caldeira#T10#
Horse regains half guard.
Horse is controlling Caldeira's trapped leg to prevent Caldeira from advancing to side control.
Caldeira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Caldeira is trying to control. Horse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caldeira slows the pace down in half guard.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Horse is a slippery customer.#T11#
Well, if Caldeira 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.
Caldeira wants to take a breather but Horse is having none of it.
Horse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caldeira is working away from the top position though.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Horse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Horse is trying to get back to full guard.
Caldeira controlling the pace. #T12#
Caldeira prevents Horse from improving his position.
Caldeira is trying to control. Horse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Horse is trying to control but Caldeira passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (2) vs (18) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to control the action but Horse is working from the bottom.
Horse is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Horse wants to control but Caldeira postures up.
Horse sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Caldeira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (2) vs (21) Caldeira
Caldeira tries to control but Horse wriggling away.
Horse is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Caldeira has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Horse (2) vs (24) Caldeira
Horse looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T14#
Caldeira looking to hold on to the position here but Horse rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldeira is pushing down on Horse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Horse is fighting to maintain full guard but Caldeira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Horse trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caldeira wins on points by 24 to 2.
Arturo Caldeira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Rubens Charles!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbosa.
Caio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Barbosa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Charles was covering up waiting for the punch and Barbosa finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (0) Charles
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Charles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barbosa postures up.
Charles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Charles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Charles looking for a guillotine here but Barbosa defends easily.
Barbosa advances to half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Charles gets full guard.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Charles trying to control the position.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Charles is trying to control the position but Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Charles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (2) Charles
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Charles trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Charles postures up.
#T4#
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Charles controls the pace.
Charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (4) vs (2) Charles
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T5##SUB2#
Charles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Barbosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Charles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Charles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (4) vs (4) Charles
Charles trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Charles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully. #T7#
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (6) vs (4) Charles
Barbosa trying to mount his opponent but Charles defends it.
Charles wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Charles manages to get to full guard.
Charles pulls Barbosa in close to his closed guard and prevents Barbosa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barbosa trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Charles trying to control the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Charles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Barbosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Charles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbosa has managed to get both his arms back between Charles's legs - danger averted.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barbosa passes Charles's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Charles is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Charles actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura here.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Barbosa passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (9) vs (4) Charles
Barbosa moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barbosa (11) vs (4) Charles
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.
Charles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Charles defends the submission attempt.
Charles trying to control but Barbosa postures up.
#T13#
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Charles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa content to control rather than advance.
Barbosa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Charles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa trying to control the pace.
Charles is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Charles defends it. #SUB#
Barbosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Charles is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barbosa takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Caio Barbosa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Top Gun Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Carlos Silverio!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio tries to clinch there but Trump circles away.
Silverio is looking to clinch.
Trump changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silverio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silverio wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Trump dives in and scores a takedown into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio pulls Trump in close to his closed guard and prevents Trump from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Trump passes Silverio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silverio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silverio keeping control of the position. #T1#
Silverio is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trump trying to advance position but Silverio counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Silverio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio looking to control.
#T3#
Silverio keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Trump postures up. #SUB#
Trump is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silverio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silverio has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Silverio
Trump is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up. #T4#
Trump is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is not content to let Trump control the position.
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Trump is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Silverio is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Silverio manages to get to full guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump pushes down on Silverio's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Trump is looking for a kimura here.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working. #T6##SUB#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura but Silverio is defending well.
Trump trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Trump is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Silverio as he works his way to full guard.
Silverio trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Silverio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trump is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Trump sits in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Trump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Trump is working for an americana but Silverio has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Trump was thinking about the submission.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. #T9#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Silverio pulls Trump in close to prevent any damage.
Trump pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silverio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Trump 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.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
#T11##SUB#
Trump seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silverio is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Donald Trump!
A victorious Donald Trump thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Kamden Jackson!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed#TD#
so Toussaint counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Toussaint from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toussaint is one step ahead there.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Toussaint is proving a slippery customer.
Toussaint wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Toussaint might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Toussaint tries to pass.
Toussaint stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson working for a triangle but Toussaint defends it easily.
Toussaint has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toussaint works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Toussaint passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (5) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson is pressing down on Toussaint's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toussaint looking to pass the guard.
Toussaint sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB2#
Jackson pushes a forearm under Toussaint's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Toussaint is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamden Jackson!
An out of breath Kamden Jackson 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Paul Hunt!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Deeds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Deeds trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds seems keen to control Hunt's posture.#T1#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
Deeds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Deeds'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.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #T2#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
Deeds looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T4#
Deeds has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunt passes Deeds's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Deeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds is trying to control but can't.
Hunt is stalling here. Deeds is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Deeds has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (4) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to control but Deeds postures up.#T6#
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Hunt won't allow Deeds to pass to mount.
Hunt trying to control but Deeds postures up.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Hunt is controlling Deeds's trapped leg to prevent Deeds from advancing to side control.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt is controlling Deeds's posture.
Deeds is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt is looking to sweep but instead, Deeds has passed into half guard.
#T9#
Hunt wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy.
Deeds wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.
Deeds prevents Hunt from improving his position.#T10#
Hunt is controlling Deeds's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deeds wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (7) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to control but Deeds is having none of it.#T12#
Deeds wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Deeds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt controlling the position.#T14#
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Deeds tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt looking to control but Deeds passes into half guard.
Deeds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Hell!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bone to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (0) Hell
Hell pulls Bone in close to prevent any damage.
Hell 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.#SUB2#
Hell working for a triangle but Bone defends it easily.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (5) vs (0) Hell#T1#
Hell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Hell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hell trying to control here.
Bone wants to take a breather but Hell is having none of it. #SUB#
Bone is looking for a kimura but Hell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bone to get the leverage.
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.
Hell is staying active underneath Bone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hell works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Bone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hell's guard.
Hell works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Hell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bone defends it easily.
Bone wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Bone advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (8) vs (0) Hell
Hell prevents Bone from moving into mount.
Bone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Hell looking for a sweep but Bone has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bone (10) vs (0) Hell
Bone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Bone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bone tries to take his opponent's back but Hell turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (10) vs (2) Hell
Bone looking for a sweep. Not yet Bone, not yet. #T4#
Hell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bone controlling the position.
Bone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hell wants to pass the guard but Bone is keeping the position.#T5#
Hell wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bone is keeping the position for now.
Hell passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (10) vs (5) Hell#SUB2#
Hell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hell advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bone (10) vs (7) Hell#T6#
Bone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hell is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bone is desperately trying to improve his position but Hell has a good base and remains in mount.
Hell controlling the position easily from mount.
Bone is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Hell trying to control but Bone is having none of it.
Hell controlling the position easily from mount.
Hell takes Bone's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bone is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bone (10) vs (10) Hell
Bone looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hell.
#T8#
Hell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bone tries to escape but Hell has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Hell is looking for the choke from the back position but Bone is controlling his hands well.
Hell not allowing Bone to control his hands. #SUB2#
Hell looking for the RNC.
Hell trying to control.
Hell has the hooks in. Bone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Hell is trying to stick to Bone's back but Bone is turning into Hell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bone. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (12) vs (10) Hell
Bone trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hell is keeping the position for now.
Hell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (12) vs (12) Hell
Hell wants to control but Bone is keeping him busy. #T10#
Hell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but Bone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hell is thwarting Bone's attempts to control the position.
Hell prevents Bone from improving his position.
Bone won't allow Hell to pass to mount. #SUB#
Bone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Bone is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hell pulls his head out easily.
Bone is staying active underneath Hell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bone wants to get back to full guard.
Hell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hell works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (12) vs (15) Hell
Bone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Hell looking to control but Bone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13##SUB2#
Hell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bone is now in Hell's guard. A big mistake from Hell there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (14) vs (15) Hell
Hell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (14) vs (17) Hell
Hell uses his free foot to push down on Bone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bone. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (14) vs (20) Hell
Bone is trying desperately to improve position.
Hell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bone is looking to escape. #T14#
Bone working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bone is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hell wins on points by 20 to 14.
A very excited looking Ryan Hell rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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