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CACC 132: Wangler vs Average 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Potato Squash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trandel is looking to clinch but Squash is avoiding it.
Squash half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trandel shoots for a double leg takedown but Squash sprawls well. He's pushed Trandel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Trandel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Squash sprawls well initially but Trandel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Squash (0) vs (2) Trandel#SUB2#
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Squash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Squash wants to improve his position but Trandel is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squash gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Trandel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Squash manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trandel has Squash in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (2) vs (2) Trandel#T1#
Squash works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Squash wants to work for an arm triangle but Trandel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Squash wants to pass the guard but Trandel is defending well.
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.
Trandel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trandel.#SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Squash trying to control the position from guard on top but Trandel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Trandel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Squash has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Squash seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Squash is working for a kimura but Trandel is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Trandel gets back to full guard.
Trandel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Squash is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Trandel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Squash is aware though and is defending well.
Squash pushing down on Trandel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trandel is trying to get back to full guard.
Trandel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4##SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Squash passes into half guard.
Squash is trying to control. Trandel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Squash is working for a kimura but Trandel is defending it quite comfortably.
Trandel is staying active underneath Squash, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trandel is looking for a sweep. Squash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Trandel trying to get back to full guard but Squash takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (5) vs (2) Trandel#SUB#
Squash wants to finish this one by submission but Trandel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Squash.
Squash trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trandel working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Squash looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trandel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Squash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trandel is looking to escape. #T6#
Squash fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Squash jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Trandel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Trandel manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Squash is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Trandel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Potato Squash! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vlad Darko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Savkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darko tries to pull guard but Savkov won't allow it.
Darko jumps guard but Savkov stands there with Darko around his waist. Darko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Darko prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Darko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Savkov uses from the top position.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Darko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Darko has his foot on Savkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Darko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (2) vs (0) Savkov
Darko trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov looking to control.
Darko 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.#T1#
Savkov keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darko postures up.
#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Darko pushes his legs off easily.
Savkov pulls Darko in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savkov trying to control the position here.
Darko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Darko defends easily.
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.#T3#
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darko defends well.
Savkov trying to control the position.
Darko wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T4#
Savkov pulls Darko in close to his closed guard and prevents Darko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Darko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Darko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Darko has Savkov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (2) vs (2) Savkov
Darko is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Darko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savkov controls the pace.#T5#
Darko pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Savkov won't allow Darko to sweep him here.
Darko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darko is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Darko trying to control the position.
Darko is really struggling to control Savkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Darko pulls Savkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Savkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Darko is trying to hold Savkov in close to prevent damage but Savkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Darko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savkov is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Darko regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Darko looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Savkov passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura but Darko is defending well.
#SUB#
Darko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Darko looking for submissions off his back.#T8##SUB2#
Darko is defending against the submission attempts here by Savkov.
Savkov prevents Darko from improving his position.
Savkov is thwarting Darko's attempts to control the position.
Darko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savkov preventing the sweep.
Darko wants to control but Savkov passes easily into half guard.
#T9#
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Darko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is working for a kimura but Darko is defending it quite comfortably.
Darko is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Darko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darko is not content to let Savkov control the position.#T10#
Darko won't allow Savkov to pass to mount.
Darko wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but Darko defending well.
Darko wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy.
Darko gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Darko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Darko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Savkov has picked Darko up and slammed him! Darko can't keep hold of the triangle and Savkov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (2) vs (5) Savkov#T11#
Savkov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Darko (2) vs (7) Savkov
Darko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Savkov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Darko turns into him and now he's in Savkov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (4) vs (7) Savkov
Darko wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Darko pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12#
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Darko trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
Savkov wants to control but Darko is keeping busy.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Darko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Darko trying to control from half guard but Savkov is working away. #T13##SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Darko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Darko is trying to control the action in half guard but Savkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savkov is pressing down on Darko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savkov trying to control the position.
#T14##SUB2#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass. #SUB2#
Savkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Darko uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (7) vs (7) Savkov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Darko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Darko passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (10) vs (7) Savkov
And that's the end of the fight!
Darko takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
An out of breath and clearly excited Vlad Darko thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Fiso
Thayer trying to control but Fiso postures up.
#SUB2#
Fiso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thayer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Thayer trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Well, if Fiso 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
#T1#
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Fiso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Fiso 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fiso.#T2#
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Yet more stalling tactics from Fiso.
Thayer is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
Fiso controlling the action here.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Thayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Fiso not doing much here.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso stalling.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thayer! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (0) vs (5) Fiso#T5#
Fiso controlling from mount.
Thayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiso has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Thayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Thayer to control.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Thayer has given up his back here. Will Fiso look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Thayer (0) vs (8) Fiso
Thayer trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
Fiso biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T6#
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thayer can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Thayer trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Fiso has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Thayer! Can he survive? No! He's out! Fiso gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malaki Fiso!
A victorious Malaki Fiso 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Azaryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gatsby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (0) vs (2) Azaryan
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.
Azaryan trying to control but Gatsby is working 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.
Gatsby tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gatsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azaryan is aware though and is defending well.
Gatsby is controlling Azaryan's posture.
Azaryan preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan passes Gatsby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azaryan in particular looking to stall.
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Gatsby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azaryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatsby keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azaryan in particular looking to stall.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gatsby'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.
Azaryan trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Azaryan content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gatsby actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Well, if Azaryan 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Azaryan is pressing down on Gatsby's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gatsby is holding on for now.
Azaryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azaryan wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy.
Gatsby is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Azaryan wants to pass to mount but Gatsby is defending the position.
Gatsby trying to hold on to Azaryan's head to control him but Azaryan postures up.
Azaryan is trying to control. Gatsby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Azaryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.#T5#
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard but Azaryan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (0) vs (5) Azaryan
Azaryan trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Azaryan works to advance to full mount. Gatsby defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gatsby (0) vs (7) Azaryan
Azaryan tries to control but Gatsby wriggling away.
Gatsby slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Gatsby is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?
Gatsby is looking to improve his position.
Azaryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatsby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Azaryan controlling from the top position.
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Gatsby.#T7#
Gatsby is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Gatsby wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is keeping the position.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Gatsby trying to keep a closed guard but Azaryan is proving a slippery customer.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8#
Gatsby is trying to control the position but Azaryan postures up.
Gatsby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Azaryan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (7) Azaryan
Gatsby trying to control but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Azaryan 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: Gatsby (2) vs (9) Azaryan
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Azaryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Azaryan tries to pass to full mount but Gatsby defends it. #T9#
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
Gatsby is refusing to be controlled, as Azaryan sits in half guard.
Gatsby is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?
Azaryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatsby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Gatsby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Azaryan is working away from the top position though.
Gatsby is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gatsby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan is thwarting Gatsby's attempts to control the position.
Gatsby wants to improve his position but Azaryan is controlling well.
Azaryan is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azaryan controlling the action here.#T11#
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg.
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (2) vs (12) Azaryan
Gatsby gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gatsby (2) vs (14) Azaryan
Gatsby tries to lock up and control but Azaryan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gatsby is squirming around, avoiding Azaryan's attempts to control the action.
Gatsby looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gatsby (2) vs (17) Azaryan#T12#
Azaryan is hanging on to Gatsby's back as he tries to escape.
Gatsby trying to control the hands but Azaryan breaks the grip.
Gatsby is really stuck here.
Azaryan tries to get the hooks in deep but Gatsby pushed the leg off.
Gatsby tries to escape but Azaryan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Azaryan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gatsby doesn't escape.
Gatsby is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gatsby rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Azaryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Gatsby is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
Gatsby wants to improve his position but instead Azaryan has moved into half guard.
#T14#
Azaryan wants to free his trapped foot but Gatsby is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gatsby is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Azaryan is tapping! Great win for Gatsby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Gatsby!
After winning the bout, Joe Gatsby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dracul shoots in but Sulvar avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Dracul moves into range and clinches up with Sulvar.#TD2#
Dracul has clasped his hands together around Sulvar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Dracul
Sulvar is looking to regain half guard here but Dracul keeps moving and retains side control.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Sulvar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dracul trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Sulvar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sulvar is trying to control Dracul's posture but Dracul avoids it.
Sulvar is trying to improve his position.
Sulvar holding on.
Sulvar is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Dracul wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Sulvar's face as Dracul controls the position.
Dracul tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dracul taking a breather here.
Dracul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working. #T3#
Dracul wants to take a breather but Sulvar manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dracul.
Dracul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Dracul slips nicely into half guard.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully. #T5#
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dracul is one step ahead there.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T6#
Dracul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (4) Dracul
Sulvar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (4) Dracul#T7#
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dracul keeps working.
Dracul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Dracul struggling a bit here.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Dracul is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Sulvar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dracul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dracul gets back 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.#T9#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Dracul is defending well.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dracul is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
Dracul wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dracul is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.
Sulvar passes into side control, despite Dracul's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (8) vs (4) Dracul#T10#
Dracul manages to get back to half guard.
Dracul tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dracul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sulvar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sulvar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (8) vs (8) Dracul
Sulvar trying to control the action but Dracul just sinks the hooks in.
Dracul controlling from the back.
Sulvar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dracul.
Sulvar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dracul's guard. Nice work there by Sulvar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (10) vs (8) Dracul#T12#
Dracul 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#
Dracul has his foot on Sulvar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sulvar works his way back into a safe position though.
Dracul keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Dracul keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T13#
Dracul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dracul working a defensive guard here.
Dracul looking for a sweep. Not yet Dracul, not yet.
Dracul controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Dracul 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.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Dracul keeps moving.
Sulvar pushing down on Dracul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Sulvar prevents Dracul from improving his position.#SUB#
Dracul is defending against the submission attempts here by Sulvar.
Sulvar trying to mount his opponent but Dracul defends it.
Dracul is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sulvar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dracul sees it coming and defends easily.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Tres Sulvar gave a mention to Top Gun Nutrition 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Holt Dennis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dennis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Dennis moves into the clinch.#TD#
Dennis jumps guard.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Dennis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee passes Dennis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
#T1#
Dennis wants to get back to full guard but Lee has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (0) vs (3) Lee
Dennis trying to control but Lee flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dennis (0) vs (6) Lee
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dennis trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Dennis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dennis 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.#T2#
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Dennis tries to buck him off.
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.
Let's hope that Lee 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.
Dennis trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Dennis can't escape the position.
#T3#
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dennis's body.
Dennis tries to escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dennis is working hard here to advance position.
Dennis breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (2) vs (6) Lee#T4#
Lee trying to control the position here.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dennis controls the pace.#T5#
Lee controlling Dennis's posture.
Dennis trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T6#
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee is trying to control the position but Dennis postures up.
Dennis won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T7#
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dennis controls the pace.
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to control the position here. #T8#
Dennis controlling from the top position.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully. #T9#
Dennis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Dennis trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee pulls Dennis in to control the position. #T10#
Dennis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee pulls Dennis in close to his closed guard and prevents Dennis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dennis postures up.
Dennis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis postures up.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Dennis is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dennis (2) vs (10) Lee#T13#
Dennis prevents Lee from taking his back.
Dennis tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Dennis is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Lee controlling from mount.
Dennis tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dennis is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Kevin Lee 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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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 13 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Feltre or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuronoa, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Kuronoa closes the distance and pushes Feltre back into the ropes.#TD#
Feltre ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Feltre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feltre wants to control the position but Kuronoa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Feltre is looking to control Kuronoa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feltre avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Feltre looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Feltre wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB2#
Kuronoa is working for a kimura here but Feltre manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kuronoa's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (2) vs (0) Kuronoa#SUB2#
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Feltre is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Feltre passes into half guard.
Feltre is pressing down on Kuronoa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuronoa is holding on for now.
Feltre is working hard here to advance position.
Feltre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kuronoa! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (5) vs (0) Kuronoa
Feltre is looking to work his way around to Kuronoa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Feltre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuronoa is looking to escape. #SUB#
Feltre goes for an armbar but Kuronoa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kuronoa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (5) vs (2) Kuronoa#T2#
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feltre is trying to keep Kuronoa in close.
Feltre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Feltre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuronoa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Feltre controlling the position.
Feltre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuronoa passes Feltre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuronoa controlling the action here.
Feltre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Feltre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuronoa.
Feltre gets back to full guard.
Feltre can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuronoa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Feltre wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping busy.
#T4#
Feltre is in trouble now - Kuronoa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (5) vs (5) Kuronoa
Feltre is squirming around, avoiding Kuronoa's attempts to control the action.
Feltre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuronoa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Feltre is looking to escape.
Kuronoa fails to move to back control.
Feltre wants to hold on but Kuronoa pushes him away.#T5#
Kuronoa wants to control the pace but Feltre is squirming around nicely.
Kuronoa prevents Feltre from getting the reversal.
Feltre wants to hold on but Kuronoa pushes him away.#SUB2#
Kuronoa has hold of Feltre's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Feltre manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Feltre tries to lock up and control but Kuronoa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Feltre is looking to improve his position but Kuronoa isn't that keen on the idea.
Feltre is squirming around, avoiding Kuronoa's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Feltre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Kuronoa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Feltre is looking to escape.
Feltre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Feltre is squirming around, avoiding Kuronoa's attempts to control the action.
Feltre has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Feltre (5) vs (8) Kuronoa
Kuronoa has the hooks in. Feltre is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Feltre just trying to survive but Kuronoa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7#
Kuronoa is trying to stick to Feltre's back but Feltre is turning into Kuronoa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kuronoa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Feltre. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (7) vs (8) Kuronoa#SUB2#
Kuronoa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Feltre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Feltre wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Feltre advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (10) vs (8) Kuronoa
Kuronoa is trying to improve his position.
Feltre wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Kuronoa is looking to regain half guard here but Feltre keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Kuronoa keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Feltre swings around for an armbar but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Feltre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (10) vs (10) Kuronoa
Kuronoa postures up.
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuronoa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full guard. #T9#
Feltre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Feltre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuronoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuronoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully.
Kuronoa pushing down on Feltre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuronoa is keen to just control but Feltre is a slippery customer.
Feltre is trying to maintain the position but Kuronoa is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is working for a kimura but Feltre is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10#
Kuronoa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Feltre is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa 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.
Feltre is positioning himself well to prevent Kuronoa advancing to mount. #T11##SUB2#
Kuronoa is working for a kimura but Feltre is defending it quite comfortably.
Feltre is looking to control Kuronoa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feltre avoid being mounted?
Feltre is not content to let Kuronoa control the position.
Kuronoa passes into side control, despite Feltre's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (10) vs (13) Kuronoa
Kuronoa working away.#T12##SUB2#
Kuronoa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Feltre, who protects the arm well.
Feltre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuronoa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Feltre (14) vs (13) Kuronoa
Feltre doesn't have the hooks in and Kuronoa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (14) vs (15) Kuronoa#SUB#
Feltre has an active guard here but Kuronoa has managed to pass into half guard.
Feltre wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping busy.
#T13#
Kuronoa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuronoa pulls his head out easily.
Kuronoa moves into full mount! Feltre won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (14) vs (18) Kuronoa
Kuronoa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuronoa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Feltre is looking to escape.
Kuronoa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Feltre to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Feltre (14) vs (21) Kuronoa#T14##SUB2#
Kuronoa working for a choke but Feltre is defending well.
Feltre looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Feltre trying to control but not successfully.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Kuronoa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kuronoa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuronoa wins on points by 21 to 14. |
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Undercard bout
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bolivar gets caught flat footed, as Tormenta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (0) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta stays in close to Bolivar's body and controls the position.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard.
Tormenta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tormenta controls the pace.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Tormenta tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tormenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tormenta is one step ahead there.
Bolivar is working hard here to advance position.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Tormenta sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Tormenta being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Tormenta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolivar's guard.
Tormenta controlling the action here.
Tormenta prevents Bolivar from improving his position.
Bolivar trying to control here.
#T3#
Bolivar tries to roll over but Tormenta keeps him under control.
Tormenta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tormenta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bolivar trying to hold on to Tormenta's head to control him but Tormenta postures up.
Tormenta controlling the action here. #T4#
Bolivar is not content to let Tormenta control the position.
Tormenta prevents Bolivar from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolivar trying to control from the bottom.
Tormenta is looking to advance position but Bolivar won't allow it.
Tormenta wants to control but Bolivar is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Tormenta seems content to control.
Bolivar tries to roll over but Tormenta keeps him under control.
Bolivar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Tormenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tormenta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tormenta looking to pass the guard.
Tormenta controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tormenta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bolivar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tormenta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tormenta is one step ahead there.
Tormenta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bolivar has Tormenta pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Tormenta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tormenta preventing the sweep.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard.
Tormenta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Bolivar wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Tormenta tries to pass.
Tormenta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tormenta won't allow Bolivar to sweep him here.
Bolivar trying to keep a closed guard but Tormenta is proving a slippery customer.
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Tormenta content to stall in guard here.
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tormenta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tormenta slips nicely into half guard.
Tormenta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Tormenta.#T11#
Tormenta is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tormenta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolivar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tormenta.
Tormenta wants to take a breather but Bolivar is having none of it. #T12#
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tormenta stalling.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tormenta is looking to stall here but Bolivar recovers full guard. #T13#
Tormenta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar wants to sweep here but Tormenta controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Bolivar trying to keep a closed guard but Tormenta is proving a slippery customer.
Tormenta pushes down on Bolivar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bolivar is looking for a sweep. Tormenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tormenta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tormenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolivar keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta is pressing down on Bolivar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolivar is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tormenta wins on points by 2 to 0.
A victorious Fray Tormenta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Raul Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Declan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Declan looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Declan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Declan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Declan content to stall in guard here.
Declan trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (2) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Declan keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard. #T1#
Declan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Declan 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.#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Declan 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: Declan (4) vs (2) Gracie
Declan tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Declan content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Declan pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Declan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Declan wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Declan prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Declan is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T4#
Declan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
Declan is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Gracie is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#T5#
Declan trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Declan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie 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.
Declan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #T9#
Gracie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (7) vs (2) Gracie
Declan takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (10) vs (2) Gracie
Declan tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Declan gets his hands free.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Declan.
Declan 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.
#SUB#
Declan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T10#
Declan gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Declan controls 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.#T11#
Gracie trying to control the position but Declan manages to sink in the hooks.
Declan is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Declan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Declan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (4) Gracie
Declan is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Declan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Declan's legs - danger averted.
Declan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (7) Gracie
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T12#
Declan is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Declan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie prevents Declan from improving his position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Declan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (10) Gracie
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.#T13#
Gracie trying to control the position but Declan is working away.
Declan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Declan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving. #T14#
Declan controlling the position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Declan is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Declan has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gracie gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gracie wins on points by 11 to 10.
A victorious Raul Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 19 wins and 6 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wangler enables Average to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wangler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Wangler
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Wangler seems keen to control Average's posture.
Wangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wangler, not yet.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler controls Average momentarily but Average frees himself. #T1#
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Average controlling from the top position.
Average trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #T2#
Average is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Wangler pulls Average in close to his closed guard and prevents Average from doing any damage or advancing position.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard. #T3#
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Average controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Average wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler trying to control the position here.
Average trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #T4#
Average is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Average wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wangler working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (2) Wangler
Average controlling Wangler's posture.
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Average looking to control.
#T6#
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangler is one step ahead there.
Wangler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Average is trying to keep Wangler in close.
#T7#
Wangler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Average has his foot on Wangler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wangler works his way back into a safe position though.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Wangler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8##SUB#
Average looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wangler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Average is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangler is aware though and is defending well.#T9##SUB#
Average looking for subs off his back but Wangler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wangler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
Wangler is trying to control. Average wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Average trying to control from the bottom.
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wangler is thwarting Average's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Average'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.
Wangler is looking to stall here but Average recovers full guard.
Wangler looking to pass the guard. #T11##SUB#
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangler is aware though and is defending well.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Average pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Average 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: Average (4) vs (2) Wangler
Average tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Wangler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wangler is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Average is working for a submission of some sort.
#T13#
Wangler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Average trying to control the action but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Average is looking to advance position but Wangler won't allow it. #T14##SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura but Wangler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Average to get the leverage.
Average wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy.
Average wants to free his trapped foot but Wangler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Average slows the pace down in half guard.
Wangler is holding on to half guard well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Joe Average is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Joe Average thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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