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CACC 127: Ty vs Ribbler PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Sovor Trandel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Roberto Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Trandel pushes Jimenez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jimenez stops a takedown attempt from Trandel.
#TD2#
Jimenez has Trandel pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jimenez pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Trandel tumbling to the mat - Jimenez dives into Trandel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trandel (0) vs (2) Jimenez
Jimenez looking to pass the guard.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Trandel keeps moving.
Jimenez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (0) vs (5) Jimenez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trandel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jimenez wants to free his trapped foot but Trandel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Trandel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Trandel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jimenez is working for a kimura but Trandel is defending it quite comfortably.
Trandel tries to roll over but Jimenez keeps him under control.#T2#
Jimenez is looking to advance position but Trandel won't allow it.
Trandel tries to roll over but Jimenez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trandel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trandel manages to get to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Trandel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jimenez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jimenez looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trandel 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: Trandel (2) vs (5) Jimenez#SUB#
Trandel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB#
Trandel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jimenez is just riding it out for now. Trandel eventually gives up the hold.
Jimenez is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back.
Trandel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trandel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Jimenez is trying to maintain the position but Trandel is very close to passing his half guard.
Jimenez is pressing down on Trandel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jimenez controlling Trandel's posture.
Trandel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (5) vs (5) Jimenez#SUB#
Trandel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Jimenez is trying to control Trandel's posture but Trandel avoids it. #SUB#
Trandel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jimenez, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Trandel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jimenez manages to get back to half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Jimenez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trandel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Trandel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jimenez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trandel.
Jimenez is trying to control but can't.
Trandel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimenez on the ground.#SUB#
Trandel 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.
#T8#
Trandel is looking to advance position but Jimenez won't allow it. #SUB#
Trandel seems to be working for a kimura but Jimenez defends the submission attempt.
Jimenez is looking for a sweep. Trandel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Jimenez trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Trandel is looking for a kimura but Jimenez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trandel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jimenez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trandel trying to pass the guard but Jimenez defending well. #SUB2#
Jimenez actively working from the bottom here.
Trandel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jimenez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Trandel trying to advance position but Jimenez counters by regaining guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jimenez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trandel (5) vs (7) Jimenez#SUB#
Trandel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jimenez has passed into half guard!
Jimenez is controlling the pace.
Trandel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jimenez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (5) vs (10) Jimenez#T11#
Jimenez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trandel is looking to escape.
Trandel is looking to improve his position but Jimenez isn't that keen on the idea.
Jimenez tries to control but Trandel wriggling away. #T12#
Trandel regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jimenez is working for a kimura but Trandel is defending it quite comfortably.
Trandel gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Trandel looking for a guillotine here but Jimenez defends easily.
#T13##SUB#
Trandel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jimenez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Trandel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Trandel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jimenez defends it easily.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Trandel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Jimenez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trandel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Jimenez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Trandel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimenez wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Lemony Snicket! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tokugawa pushes Snicket up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tokugawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Tokugawa pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snicket trying to control but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking for a triangle but Snicket pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Tokugawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snicket doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tokugawa is tightening it up a little... Snicket has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Snicket reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Snicket taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tokugawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
Yoshinobu Tokugawa 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee leaves Ulatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ulatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ulatov off to one side. #CL2#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Ulatov back into the ropes.#TD2#
Lee wants the takedown. Ulatov is fighting it off but Lee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ulatov's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) Lee#SUB#
Ulatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ulatov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Ulatov 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 Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (5) Lee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controls the position from side control.#T1#
Lee works to advance to full mount. Ulatov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ulatov (0) vs (7) Lee
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ulatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ulatov is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (0) vs (10) Lee
Lee controlling well, preventing Ulatov from escaping the position.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ulatov doesn't escape.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ulatov tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
#T2#
Ulatov is working hard here to advance position.
Lee controlling the position well here. Ulatov rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lee keeps control of the position as Ulatov tries to break free.
#T3#
Lee controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ulatov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Ulatov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (10) Lee
Ulatov trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (12) Lee
Lee is pushing down on Ulatov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ulatov is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Lee 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.
Ulatov is not content to let Lee control the position.
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##SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
Ulatov is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6##SUB#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (2) vs (15) Lee
Lee is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ulatov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T7#
Ulatov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ulatov (2) vs (17) Lee
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ulatov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (2) vs (20) Lee
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ulatov is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ulatov doesn't escape.
Ulatov tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Ulatov right now.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ulatov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ulatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Lee looking to control but Ulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ulatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Ulatov is working to get back to half guard.
Lee fails to advance to Ulatov's back.
Ulatov is looking to get to half guard.
Ulatov tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (2) vs (23) Lee#T11#
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Ulatov buck him off.
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ulatov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ulatov prevents Lee from getting a body triangle.
Ulatov rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Lee 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.
It looks like Lee 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.
Well,Ulatov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ulatov can't escape the position.
Lee biding his time, controlling Ulatov. #T13#
Ulatov is keeping busy.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ulatov.
Ulatov tries to break free.
#T14#
What can Ulatov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Ulatov right now.
Lee is trying to stick to Ulatov's back but Ulatov is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ulatov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (4) vs (23) Lee
Ulatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee pulls Ulatov in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee has control of Ulatov's left arm, preventing Ulatov from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 23 to 4.
Kevin Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 11 wins and 6 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arias shoots in for a double leg but Chai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chai is looking to clinch but Arias is avoiding it.
Chai tries to clinch but Arias is having none of it.
Arias goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chai continues to drive forward.#CL#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Arias pulls guard.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias 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.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Arias
Arias is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Chai is trying to take his opponent's back.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai takes Arias's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (0) Arias
Chai wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.#SUB#
Chai goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Arias escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (2) Arias
Arias wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it. #T2#
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Arias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (5) Arias
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.
Arias fails to advance to Chai's back.
Chai wants to control but Arias is having none of it.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Arias has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Arias has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (8) Arias
Arias tries to keep control of the position but Chai is staying busy.#T3#
Chai breaks Arias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (8) Arias
Chai wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arias.
Arias is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai stays in close to Arias's body and controls the position.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T5#
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Arias has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias 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#
Arias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #T6#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (11) vs (8) Arias
Chai advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (13) vs (8) Arias
Arias prevents Chai from taking his back.
Chai mounts Arias! Really nice guard pass there!
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Chai wants to control but Arias has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Chai trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias 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.
Chai is looking to pass into half guard but Arias pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arias is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (10) Arias
Arias is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Chai wants to sweep but Arias has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (13) Arias
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Arias trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is trying to work for a sweep but Arias has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (13) vs (15) Arias
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Arias's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Chai 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.#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Arias trying to control from Chai's half guard. Chai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Arias has moved into half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.#T12##SUB2#
Arias is looking for a kimura here.
Arias is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it. #T13#
Arias is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Arias prevents Chai from improving his position.#T14#
Chai wants to control the action here but instead Arias manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (18) Arias
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (13) vs (21) Arias
Chai wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Arias seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Chai's chin but Chai turns very nicely into Arias's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (21) Arias
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 21 to 15. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Timmermans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Galanos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Timmermans clinches up against the ropes.
Galanos wants to take the fight to the mat but Timmermans manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Galanos is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Timmermans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hero Galanos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmermans jumps guard but Galanos turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Timmermans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Galanos walks away with a smile on his face. Timmermans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Galanos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timmermans tries to avoid it but Galanos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timmermans to the ground. Timmermans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Timmermans clinches with his opponent.
Galanos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Galanos is working for takedown but Timmermans is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Timmermans manages to pull guard.
Galanos preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Timmermans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galanos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galanos postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Timmermans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galanos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Timmermans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Galanos looking to pass the guard.
Galanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galanos'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.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Timmermans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmermans is retaining full guard.
Galanos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Timmermans keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass.
Timmermans managing to control the position. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Timmermans working a defensive guard here.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmermans is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Timmermans has an active guard here but Galanos has managed to pass into half guard.
Galanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Timmermans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timmermans is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Galanos wants to free his trapped foot but Timmermans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galanos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galanos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Timmermans for as long as he can get away with.
Timmermans is trying to control but can't.
Galanos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Galanos works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (3) vs (0) Timmermans
Galanos wants to take Timmermans's back but he can't do it this time.
Timmermans tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Galanos tries to control but Timmermans wriggling away.
Timmermans is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Galanos controlling from mount.
Timmermans can't escape the position.
Galanos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Galanos fails to advance to Timmermans's back. #T7#
Timmermans tries to lock up and control but Galanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Timmermans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galanos looking to control but Timmermans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Timmermans is trying to escape the mount.
Timmermans keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Galanos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Timmermans has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Galanos's lack of action.
Timmermans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Timmermans trying to control but Galanos postures up.
#SUB2#
Timmermans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galanos pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Galanos seems content to control.#T9#
Timmermans is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Timmermans is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galanos slows the pace down in half guard.
Galanos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Timmermans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Timmermans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Timmermans wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy.
#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Timmermans is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Galanos not doing much here.
Galanos continues to stall.#T11#
Timmermans wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Timmermans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galanos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Timmermans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galanos works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (6) vs (0) Timmermans
Timmermans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Galanos controlling from mount.
Galanos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Timmermans is holding on tight.
Timmermans can't escape the position.
Timmermans is still trying to improve position.
Galanos tries to control but Timmermans wriggling away.
Galanos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Timmermans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Timmermans looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (9) vs (0) Timmermans
Galanos has the hooks in. Timmermans is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Timmermans is keeping busy.
Timmermans tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Galanos controls the action.
Timmermans rolls, trying to escape but Galanos keeps control of the position.
Timmermans manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galanos's guard. Nice work there by Timmermans.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (9) vs (2) Timmermans
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galanos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (11) vs (2) Timmermans
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Hero Galanos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Feltre gets caught flat footed, as Mata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feltre (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Feltre keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Feltre is trying to keep Mata in close.
Mata wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Mata sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata being controlled here momentarily.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Feltre is keeping the position.#T1#
Feltre controlling Mata's posture.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Feltre can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Feltre wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
#SUB#
Feltre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Mata controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Mata 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.
Feltre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Feltre.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feltre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Feltre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mata escapes and throws Feltre's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (0) vs (5) Mata
Mata wants to control but Feltre is keeping him busy. #T3#
Feltre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (2) vs (5) Mata
Feltre trying to control the action but Mata is working from the bottom.
Mata felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Feltre tries to pass to full mount but Mata defends it.
Mata slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Feltre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Mata throws his legs up looking for a submission but Feltre uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (5) vs (5) Mata
Feltre wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Feltre tries to advance to mount but Mata denies him. #T4##SUB#
Feltre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mata has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Feltre but great work by Mata. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Feltre (5) vs (9) Mata
Feltre wants to control but Mata postures up.
Feltre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Feltre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Feltre's face as Mata controls the position.
Feltre is looking to regain half guard here but Mata keeps moving and retains side control.
Mata working away.
Mata trying to control the action but Feltre is working from the bottom. #T5#
Mata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mata might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Feltre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Feltre tries to buck Mata off but Mata is having none of it.
Feltre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Feltre! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (5) vs (12) Mata
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Feltre is looking to escape. #T6#
Mata avoids the attempt from Feltre to control.
Feltre is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Mata is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Feltre is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Feltre (5) vs (15) Mata#SUB2#
Mata tightening his grip on Feltre, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Mata looking for the choke from the back. #T7##SUB2#
Mata patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Feltre is keeping busy.
Feltre rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Feltre trying to control here.
#T8#
Mata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Feltre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mata is trying to control. Feltre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata prevents Feltre from improving his position.
Feltre wants to sweep but Mata has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (5) vs (18) Mata
Mata trying to control the action but Feltre is working from the bottom. #T9#
Mata passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Feltre! Score +2 for reaching mount: Feltre (5) vs (20) Mata
Feltre is working to get back to half guard.
Mata wants to take Feltre's back here but Feltre is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Feltre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Feltre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mata looking to control but Feltre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mata moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Feltre (5) vs (23) Mata#T10#
Mata not allowing Feltre to control his hands. #SUB2#
Mata is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Feltre has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Feltre trying to control the action but Mata just sinks the hooks in.
Mata has good solid back control here.
Mata tries to get the hooks in deep but Feltre pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Feltre right now.
#T11##SUB2#
Mata is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Feltre trying to control the hands but Mata won't let him.
Will Mata go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Feltre just trying to survive but Mata is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Mata go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Feltre is trying to break free.
Mata not allowing Feltre to control his hands.
Well,Feltre is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12##SUB2#
Mata working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Feltre right now.
Mata is looking to control Feltre but Feltre is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mata has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Mata has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Feltre has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Feltre trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13##SUB2#
Feltre fending off the submission attempt from Mata.
Mata avoiding Feltre 's attempts to control his hands.
Feltre looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mata.
Feltre wants to control his opponent's hands but Mata gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Mata working for the choke. #T14#
Feltre trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Mata looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Feltre taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boesku felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boesku is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ward 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.
Boesku tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boesku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ward is looking to advance position but Boesku won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura 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.#SUB2#
Boesku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Boesku actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura but Boesku is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Boesku wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Boesku wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boesku sees it coming and defends easily.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.
Boesku tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ward is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boesku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ward.
Boesku is doing well to control the position and prevent Ward from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Boesku is defending against the submission attempts here by Ward.
Boesku is looking to control Ward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?
Boesku is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ward is staying active.#SUB#
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boesku sees it coming and defends easily.
Boesku trying to control here.
#T4#
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku gets full guard.
Boesku has his hands on Ward's head, controlling the position.
Ward looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boesku looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
#SUB2#
Boesku working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
#T5#
Ward trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Ward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (5) vs (0) Boesku#SUB#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Boesku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward taking a breather here. #SUB#
Ward is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Boesku looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ward gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Boesku is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ward lets go of the hold and Boesku can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie clinches up with MacGowan and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacGowan pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Gracie has MacGowan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacGowan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with MacGowan, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes MacGowan against the ropes but MacGowan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shane MacGowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.#CL#
MacGowan clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but MacGowan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is taking a breather. MacGowan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on MacGowan's thigh. MacGowan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
MacGowan is trying to keep Gracie in close.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie advances to half guard. #T2#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan is not content to let Gracie control the position.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
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.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacGowan defends it well.
Gracie is looking to pass MacGowan's guard but actually MacGowan recovers to full guard.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Gracie#T3#
MacGowan forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Gracie 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.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead MacGowan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (8) vs (2) Gracie
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.#T5#
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! MacGowan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie wants to control but MacGowan passes easily into half guard.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but MacGowan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (13) vs (4) Gracie
MacGowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead MacGowan manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (16) vs (4) Gracie
MacGowan prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing MacGowan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Gracie wants to sweep but MacGowan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (19) vs (4) Gracie
MacGowan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is not content to let MacGowan control the position. #T9#
MacGowan working away.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGowan stalling. #T10#
Gracie wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (22) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
Gracie tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (25) vs (4) Gracie#SUB#
Gracie is in a bad position with MacGowan working for a choke. Gracie manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (25) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (27) vs (6) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T12#
MacGowan content to stall in guard here.
Gracie is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Gracie looking to control but MacGowan passes into half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
MacGowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Shane MacGowan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pripyat tries to clinch #TD#
and Boss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pripyat wants to control but Boss passes easily into half guard.
Pripyat has a hand on Boss's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boss takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Boss postures up.
Pripyat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pripyat tries to reverse the position but Boss maintains control.
Boss trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boss avoids the attempt from Pripyat to control.
Pripyat is desperately trying to improve his position but Boss has a good base and remains in mount.
Boss pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pripyat wants to control but Boss is having none of it.
Pripyat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Pripyat tries to hold on but Boss pushes him away.
Boss controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boss controlling the pace for now.
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boss content just to control the position here. #T4#
Pripyat 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.
Boss with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pripyat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat trying to control the position.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now. #T5##SUB2#
Pripyat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boss has picked Pripyat up and slammed him! Pripyat can't keep hold of the triangle and Boss manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (8) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss working away.
Pripyat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pripyat is not content to let Boss control the position.
Pripyat looking for a sweep but Boss has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (10) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Pripyat prevents Boss from taking his back.
Pripyat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Boss has control of the leg.
Pripyat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boss's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boss (10) vs (4) Pripyat
Boss looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boss tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Boss wants to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat is looking to work his way around to Boss's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boss is now in Pripyat's guard. A big mistake from Pripyat there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (12) vs (4) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boss defends it easily.
Boss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Pripyat working a defensive guard but Boss passes into half guard.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Boss pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (15) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boss controlling his opponent.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Boss pushes him away. #T9#
Pripyat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Boss wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
Boss performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Pripyat trying to get back to full guard but Boss takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (18) vs (4) Pripyat
Boss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pripyat is looking to escape.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Boss wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Pripyat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Pripyat has given up his back here. Will Boss look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Boss (21) vs (4) Pripyat
Boss has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Pripyat breaks Boss's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (21) vs (6) Pripyat
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boss trying to control the position here. #T12#
Boss keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Pripyat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Boss wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Boss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pripyat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (23) vs (6) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat working for submissions but it's allowed Boss to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Boss taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Pripyat has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Boss has tapped! Great work by Pripyat! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karelin Pripyat! |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 7 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ribbler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ty to the mat! Ty manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Ty
Ty controls Ribbler momentarily but Ribbler frees himself.
Ribbler tries to free his leg and advance position but Ty is retaining full guard.
Ribbler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ty wants to control but Ribbler passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty trying to hold on to Ribbler's head to control him but Ribbler postures up.
#T1#
Ribbler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ty is looking for a sweep. Ribbler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ty is refusing to be controlled, as Ribbler sits in half guard.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but Ty defending well.
Ty is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Ty is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ribbler jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (0) Ty
Ribbler wants to take a breather but Ty manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ribbler.
Ty being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Ty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribbler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribbler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Ty is trying to control the position but Ribbler postures up.
Ty looking for a sweep. Not yet Ty, not yet.
Ribbler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving.
Ribbler won't allow Ty to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Ty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ribbler passes into half guard.
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.
Ty is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Ty wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
#T5#
Ty works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Ty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribbler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ribbler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ty has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribbler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (8) vs (0) Ty
Ty is trying to escape the position but Ribbler is controlling the position. #T6#
Ty is looking for a sweep.
Ty manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ty works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Ty.
Ribbler stands and throws Ty's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (11) vs (0) Ty
Ty is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Ribbler trying to control the action but Ty is working from the bottom.
Ty is trying to get back to half guard.
Ty wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ty is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ribbler is staying active.#T8#
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ty keeps working.
Ty tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ribbler easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (13) vs (0) Ty
Ribbler looking to control but Ty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Ty wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Ty manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ty has a hand on Ribbler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ribbler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (16) vs (0) Ty
Ty tries to improve his position but instead Ribbler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (19) vs (0) Ty
Ribbler has the hooks in. Ty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Ty right now.
#T10#
Ty looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ribbler.
Ty trying to control but not successfully.
Ribbler doesn't have the hooks in and Ty manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (19) vs (2) Ty
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Ty from controlling successfully.
Ty looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (21) vs (2) Ty#T11#
Ribbler won't allow Ty to sweep him here.
Ribbler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ty looking for a sweep. Not yet Ty, not yet. #T12#
Ribbler trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Ty looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ribbler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ribbler trying to control from half guard but Ty is working away.
Ty tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg. #T13#
Ty is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Ty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ty won't allow Ribbler to pass to mount. #T14#
Ty is trying to control but Ribbler manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (24) vs (2) Ty
Ty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ty is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribbler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (27) vs (2) Ty
Ty is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 27 to 2.
Ibbe Ribbler is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Ibbe Ribbler 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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