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CACC 149: Kuronoa vs Judge 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Ethan Danaher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Roger Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Danaher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galvao tries to avoid it but Danaher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galvao to the ground. Galvao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Galvao gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danaher (0) vs (2) Galvao#SUB#
Danaher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out 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.#SUB#
Danaher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Danaher is controlling Galvao's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Danaher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao prevents Danaher from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Danaher looking for submissions off his back.
Galvao tries to pass to full mount but Danaher defends it.
Danaher is trying to get back to full guard.
Galvao trying to control the action but Danaher is working from the bottom.
Danaher won't allow Galvao to pass to mount.
Danaher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Danaher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Danaher looking for a triangle here. Galvao is fighting it but it looks tight! Danaher pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Galvao is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ethan Danaher!
A very excited looking Ethan Danaher made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alonzo Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Trotter is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Diaz can't fight it off and eventually Trotter manages to take the fight to the floor. Diaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Trotter
Trotter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trotter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trotter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trotter is aware though and is defending well.
Trotter is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Trotter has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trotter is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Trotter sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Trotter wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position. #SUB2#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Trotter.
Trotter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trotter defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Trotter drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Trotter off! Trotter jumps back into Diaz's guard. #SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trotter defends it easily.#SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Trotter defends it easily.
#SUB#
Diaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Trotter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diaz. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (5) Trotter
Trotter tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs. #T3#
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Trotter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz is trying to control Trotter's posture but Trotter avoids it. #SUB2#
Trotter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Trotter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz prevents Trotter from moving into mount. #T4##SUB2#
Trotter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trotter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Trotter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz is trying to control Trotter's posture but Trotter avoids it.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trotter pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Trotter 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.
Diaz gets full guard.#T5##SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trotter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Trotter 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. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Trotter pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Trotter has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Trotter 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.
Still in half guard, Trotter seems content to control.
Trotter wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well. #SUB2#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Trotter.
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.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trotter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trotter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trotter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trotter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trotter passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Trotter.
#SUB2#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Trotter.
#T9#
Diaz is looking to control Trotter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Trotter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Trotter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trotter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Trotter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Trotter eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Trotter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Trotter wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trotter is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz wants to control but Trotter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
Trotter wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Trotter passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Trotter
Diaz regains half guard.
Diaz is not content to let Trotter control the position.#SUB2#
Trotter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trotter defends it easily.#SUB#
Trotter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trotter has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Trotter trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trotter defends well.#SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Trotter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trotter works his way back into a safe position though.
Trotter wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trotter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trotter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trotter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
Trotter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13##SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trotter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trotter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trotter trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Trotter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Trotter drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Trotter off! Trotter jumps back into Diaz's guard. #T14##SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Trotter defends it easily.
#SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Trotter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trotter has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Trotter wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Trotter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trotter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Trotter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trotter works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trotter wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Alonzo Trotter thanked HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Dick Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dimitri Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Czarny Z Garbowa somewhat.#CL2#
Ivanov has managed to clinch.
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents the takedown attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Ivanov manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov trying to control the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Gateway To Greatness inform us that Ivanov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanov is retaining full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa postures up.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Czarny Z Garbowa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Czarny Z Garbowa passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (3) vs (0) Ivanov#T2#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy.
Ivanov tries to improve position but can't.
Czarny Z Garbowa working away.
Czarny Z Garbowa staying calm.
Ivanov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Czarny Z Garbowa's best efforts.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ivanov tries to roll over but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps him under control.
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.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass to mount but Ivanov is defending the position.
Ivanov trying to hold on to Czarny Z Garbowa's head to control him but Czarny Z Garbowa postures up.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep. Czarny Z Garbowa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Ivanov manages to get to full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanov.#SUB2#
Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Czarny Z Garbowa defends it easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Czarny Z Garbowa postures up.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ivanov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Czarny Z Garbowa stacks Ivanov 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 Czarny Z Garbowa! Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (6) vs (0) Ivanov#T5#
Czarny Z Garbowa takes a little break here. Ivanov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Czarny Z Garbowa has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Czarny Z Garbowa (8) vs (0) Ivanov
Ivanov tries to hold on but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes him away.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling from mount.
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents Ivanov from getting the reversal.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to control but Ivanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but instead Ivanov manages to regain half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ivanov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is keen to just control but Ivanov is a slippery customer.
Ivanov is in trouble now - Czarny Z Garbowa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (11) vs (0) Ivanov
Czarny Z Garbowa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling the position easily from mount.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Ivanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Ivanov is squirming around, avoiding Czarny Z Garbowa's attempts to control the action.
Ivanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ivanov tries to lock up and control but Czarny Z Garbowa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ivanov tries to reverse the position but Czarny Z Garbowa maintains control.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control the pace but Ivanov is squirming around nicely.
Ivanov is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control the action but instead Ivanov gets a body lock and reverses into Czarny Z Garbowa's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (11) vs (2) Ivanov
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Czarny Z Garbowa is retaining full guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Ivanov stands and throws Czarny Z Garbowa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (11) vs (5) Ivanov
Czarny Z Garbowa sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Ivanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Czarny Z Garbowa is just riding it out for now. Ivanov eventually gives up the hold.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets back to full guard.
#T10##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Czarny Z Garbowa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ivanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ivanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanov defends well.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps moving.
Czarny Z Garbowa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (13) vs (5) Ivanov#T12#
Ivanov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Czarny Z Garbowa is now in half guard.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep. Czarny Z Garbowa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Czarny Z Garbowa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ivanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ivanov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ivanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanov, not yet.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ivanov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Czarny Z Garbowa stacks Ivanov 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 Czarny Z Garbowa! Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (16) vs (5) Ivanov#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get an arm triangle but Ivanov is defending well. #T14#
Ivanov struggling a bit here.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to take a breather but Ivanov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ivanov trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czarny Z Garbowa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Czarny Z Garbowa takes the fight on points by 16 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (0) Turturro#SUB#
Hell seems to be working for a kimura but Turturro defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hell stands and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (5) vs (0) Turturro
Hell controlling the position from side mount.
Hell wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is trying to control Hell's posture but Hell avoids it. #T1#
Turturro manages to get back to half guard.
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.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Hell is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Hell has control of the leg.
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Hell sits in half guard.
Turturro won't allow Hell to pass to mount. #T2#
Hell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro can't escape the position.
Hell avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Turturro is just holding on here. Hell manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (11) vs (0) Turturro#SUB#
Hell working for a choke but Turturro reverses nicely into Hell 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (11) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Hell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (13) vs (2) Turturro
Hell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hell is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turturro looking to control but Hell passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Hell 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.
Hell is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hell sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Hell prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Hell wants to take a breather but Turturro is having none of it. #SUB#
Hell seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hell trying to control from Turturro's half guard. Turturro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully. #T5#
Turturro controls Hell momentarily but Hell frees himself.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
Turturro looking to control.
Hell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hell pushes down on Turturro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hell wants to work for an arm triangle but Turturro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hell is working away from the top position though.
Hell trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hell 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.
Hell trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Hell is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turturro sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hell trying to advance position but Turturro counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Hell pushes his legs off easily.
Hell looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (13) vs (4) Turturro#T8#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving. #SUB#
Hell looking for a guillotine here but Turturro defends easily.
Hell working a defensive guard here.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hell keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Hell trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Turturro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Turturro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Hell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (15) vs (4) Turturro
Hell controlling from the top position.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hell content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Turturro has locked up a guillotine! Turturro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hell is holding on here and Turturro must be using up a lot of energy. Hell has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Turturro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Turturro!
Billy Turturro 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andersson fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andersson looks for a takedown but Mulligan sprawls well.#TD2#
Mulligan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mulligan showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Mulligan#SUB2#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well. #SUB2#
Mulligan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson gets full guard.
Mulligan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mulligan looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Andersson looking for a guillotine here but Mulligan defends easily.
Mulligan forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Mulligan wants to work for an arm triangle but Andersson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andersson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Club elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Andersson trying to control but Mulligan postures up.
#T2#
Andersson controlling the position for now.
Mulligan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mulligan is thwarting Andersson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura but Andersson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mulligan to get the leverage.
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.
Andersson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mulligan is stalling here. Andersson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mulligan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Andersson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (4) vs (2) Mulligan#T3##SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mulligan has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Mulligan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Andersson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mulligan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andersson slows the pace down.
Andersson wants to control but Mulligan is keeping him busy.
Mulligan 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.#T4##SUB#
Andersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mulligan trying to control here.
#SUB#
Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mulligan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.
Mulligan trying to control here.
#T5#
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mulligan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mulligan trying to control from the bottom.
Andersson is pressing down on Mulligan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mulligan is holding on for now.
Mulligan is looking to control Andersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mulligan avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Andersson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Mulligan as he works his way to full guard.
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Mulligan trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Andersson is stalling in the full guard.
Mulligan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Mulligan keeps moving.
Mulligan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Andersson is now in half guard.
Mulligan trying to control here.
Mulligan gets full guard.
Mulligan is trying to keep Andersson in close.
#T7#
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulligan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mulligan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mulligan controlling Andersson's posture.
Mulligan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there. #T8##SUB2#
Mulligan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andersson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (7) vs (2) Mulligan#SUB#
Andersson tries for a kimura but Mulligan is defending well.
Andersson trying to control the action but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
Mulligan 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.
Andersson tries to advance to mount but can't. #T9##SUB#
Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mulligan is looking for a sweep.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mulligan keeps working. #SUB#
Andersson tries for a kimura but Mulligan is defending well.
Mulligan wants to control but Andersson postures up.#T10#
Mulligan is looking for a sweep.
Andersson wants to control but Mulligan is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Andersson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andersson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andersson working away.
Mulligan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.#SUB#
Andersson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mulligan, who protects the arm well. #T11##SUB#
Andersson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mulligan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mulligan is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson trying to control the position but Mulligan is working away.
Mulligan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Andersson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mulligan trying to hold on to Andersson's head to control him but Andersson postures up.
#T12#
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mulligan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura but Mulligan is defending well.
Mulligan moves into full guard.
Mulligan wants to sweep here but Andersson controlling him for the moment.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mulligan is retaining full guard.
Andersson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mulligan looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulligan, not yet. #T13#
Mulligan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andersson trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
Mulligan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mulligan is trying to hold Andersson in close to prevent damage but Andersson has managed to pass into half guard.
Mulligan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Mulligan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andersson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andersson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andersson trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulligan is keeping the position for now.
Mulligan is trying to keep Andersson in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is keeping the position.
Mulligan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andersson takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Frank Andersson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 5 wins and 4 losses; Mate Orsic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Lemony Snicket!
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.#CL#
Orsic gets a clinch.
Snicket prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Orsic has Snicket pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Orsic pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Snicket tumbling to the mat - Orsic dives into Snicket's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orsic (2) vs (0) Snicket#SUB2#
Snicket looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orsic passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Snicket looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snicket tries to get to full guard but Orsic has control of the leg.
Orsic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Orsic passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (5) vs (0) Snicket#T1#
Orsic controlling the position easily from mount.
Snicket is desperately trying to improve his position but Orsic has a good base and remains in mount.
Orsic trying to control but Snicket is having none of it.
Orsic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orsic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Orsic'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.
Orsic 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.
Snicket is desperately trying to improve his position but Orsic has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orsic wants to take Snicket's back but he can't do it this time.
Orsic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orsic trying to control but Snicket is having none of it. #T3#
Orsic wants to control the action but instead Snicket gets a body lock and reverses into Orsic's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (5) vs (2) Snicket
Snicket must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orsic wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Orsic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Snicket escapes and throws Orsic's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (5) vs (5) Snicket
Orsic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Snicket is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orsic is just riding it out for now. Snicket eventually gives up the hold.
Orsic is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB2#
Snicket is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Orsic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orsic trying to control but Snicket postures up.
Orsic gets full guard.#SUB2#
Snicket is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orsic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orsic has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (7) vs (5) Snicket#T5##SUB2#
Snicket working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orsic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orsic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orsic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (10) vs (5) Snicket
Orsic controls the position.
Snicket is looking for a sweep.
Snicket being controlled for a moment. #T6##SUB#
Orsic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Snicket is looking to regain half guard here but Orsic keeps moving and retains side control.
Orsic trying to control the action but Snicket is working from the bottom.
Orsic tries to advance to mount but Snicket denies him.
Snicket is looking to reverse the position.
Orsic is staying tight to Snicket's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T7#
Orsic wants to control but Snicket is keeping him busy.
Orsic takes a little break here. Snicket wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Orsic trying to control the position but Snicket is working away.
Snicket is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orsic off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orsic (10) vs (9) Snicket#T8#
Orsic turns into Snicket and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (12) vs (9) Snicket
Orsic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orsic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orsic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snicket for as long as he can get away with.
Orsic trying to control from half guard but Snicket is working away. #SUB2#
Snicket looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orsic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T9#
Orsic is pushing down on Snicket's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snicket is fighting to maintain full guard but Orsic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Orsic controlling the action here.
Snicket is in trouble now - Orsic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (15) vs (9) Snicket
Orsic controlling the position easily from mount.
Orsic wants to control the pace but Snicket is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Orsic controlling from mount.
Orsic wants to control the pace but Snicket is squirming around nicely.
Orsic prevents Snicket from getting the reversal.
Orsic controlling the pace for now.
Orsic wants to control the pace but Snicket is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Orsic content just to control the position here.
Snicket is desperately trying to improve his position but Orsic has a good base and remains in mount.
Snicket 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.
Well, if Orsic 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.
Orsic works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (18) vs (9) Snicket#T12#
Snicket has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Orsic (21) vs (9) Snicket#SUB#
Orsic is looking for a rear naked choke here but Snicket reverses the position brilliantly into Orsic's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (21) vs (11) Snicket
Orsic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snicket is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Orsic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Snicket avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Orsic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snicket is one step ahead there.
Orsic wants to control but Snicket passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Orsic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orsic gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Orsic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Snicket trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Snicket thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snicket won't allow Orsic to sweep him here. #SUB#
Orsic 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 Orsic 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 Orsic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mate Orsic! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon clinches up against the ropes.
Sulvar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mondragon.
Sulvar tries for a takedown but Mondragon manages to get underhooks.
Sulvar is looking for a takedown.
Mondragon stops a takedown attempt from Sulvar.
Esteban Mondragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.
Mondragon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mondragon tries to score a body lock takedown but Sulvar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sulvar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mondragon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sulvar tries for a takedown but Mondragon manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Mondragon gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Sulvar defending well.
Sulvar is not content to let Mondragon control the position.#T1#
Mondragon prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
Sulvar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mondragon trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Mondragon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Mondragon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (2) Sulvar
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.
Sulvar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mondragon is now in half guard.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Mondragon wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sulvar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sulvar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sulvar gets full guard.
Sulvar 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.#T5#
Mondragon trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sulvar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (4) Sulvar
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Sulvar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sulvar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Mondragon defending well. #T6#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon is not content to let Sulvar 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.
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Sulvar wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sulvar seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.
Mondragon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sulvar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (4) vs (7) Sulvar#SUB2#
Sulvar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mondragon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mondragon is trying to control Sulvar's posture but Sulvar avoids it. #T8#
Mondragon holds on to Sulvar's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Sulvar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mondragon, who protects the arm well.
Mondragon is not content to let Sulvar control the position. #T9#
Sulvar working away.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sulvar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sulvar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T10#
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Mondragon is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
Mondragon regains half guard.
Sulvar trying to advance position but Mondragon counters by regaining guard. #T11#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Sulvar trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
#T12#
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Sulvar trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar pushing down on Mondragon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sulvar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mondragon sees it coming and defends easily.
Sulvar is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.#T14##SUB2#
Mondragon makes his way to full guard, as Sulvar worked for a kimura.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
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.
Sulvar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sulvar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (4) vs (10) Sulvar
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 10 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tres Sulvar waved his t-shirt featuring Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ricardo Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gonzales looks for a takedown but Dravezesdi sprawls well.#TD#
Gonzales tries to sprawl but Dravezesdi drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Gonzales
Dravezesdi controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a submission of some sort.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Gonzales defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Gonzales#SUB#
Gonzales wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Dravezesdi has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Gonzales's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Gonzales is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Dravezesdi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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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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 9 wins and 10 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Colton Northwood!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Northwood fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Northwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Northwood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boesku smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Northwood forces Boesku back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Boesku pulls Northwood into guard.
Northwood looking to pass the guard.
Northwood is fighting to break Boesku's control of his arms but Boesku is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Northwood
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Boesku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Northwood keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully. #T1#
Boesku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boesku preventing the sweep.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northwood trying to control the position.
Boesku controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Boesku looking to sit in guard and control but Northwood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (2) Northwood#SUB#
Boesku looking for a guillotine here but Northwood defends easily.
#SUB#
Boesku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Northwood is aware though and is defending well.
Northwood looking to pass the guard.
Boesku working a defensive guard here.
Northwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boesku trying to control the position.
#T3#
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Northwood from controlling successfully.
Boesku 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.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Northwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Boesku has his foot on Northwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Northwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Northwood looking to pass the guard.
Boesku 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: Boesku (4) vs (2) Northwood#SUB#
Boesku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boesku passes into side control, despite Northwood's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (7) vs (2) Northwood#T4#
Northwood prevents Boesku from improving position.
Boesku is looking to take a break and control but Northwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Northwood gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (9) vs (2) Northwood
Northwood tries to hold on but Boesku postures up.#SUB#
Boesku jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Northwood manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T5#
Northwood stops Boesku from passing to mount.
Northwood struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Boesku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Northwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Northwood is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Boesku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Northwood is looking to regain half guard here but Boesku keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Northwood manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boesku wants to pass to mount but Northwood is defending the position. #SUB#
Boesku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Northwood manages to get to full guard.
Boesku trying to control but Northwood is working from the bottom. #T7#
Northwood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Northwood keeps moving. #SUB2#
Northwood working for a triangle but Boesku defends it easily.
#SUB#
Boesku drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Northwood dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (9) vs (4) Northwood
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.#SUB#
Boesku has his foot on Northwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Northwood works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Boesku 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.
Northwood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boesku has control of Northwood's left arm, preventing Northwood from doing any damage.
Boesku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northwood is one step ahead there.
Northwood wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Northwood is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Boesku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Northwood defends well.
Northwood is pushing down on Boesku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boesku is fighting to maintain full guard but Northwood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boesku trying to control here.
Boesku wants to improve his position but Northwood is controlling well.
#T9#
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
Boesku keeping control of the position.
Boesku tries to get to full guard but Northwood has control of the leg.
Northwood wants to pass to mount but Boesku is defending the position.
Boesku wants to control but Northwood is keeping busy.
Boesku keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Northwood in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Boesku tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Northwood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colton Northwood!
Colton Northwood was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Ricky Judge!
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.
Kuronoa slaps away a takedown attempt from Judge, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Kuronoa forces Judge back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Kuronoa jumps into guard, dragging Judge to the mat.
#SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Judge defends easily.
Judge wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa 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.#T1##SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuronoa controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Judge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Judge wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Kuronoa trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuronoa's guard.
Judge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuronoa wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Judge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Judge is trying to control. Kuronoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Judge wants to free his trapped foot but Kuronoa is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Judge trying to control the action but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Judge trying to control the pace.
Judge is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kuronoa reverses the position - he's now on top in Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (0) Judge
Judge trying to control the position.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet. #T4#
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Judge has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuronoa is really struggling to control Judge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuronoa postures up.
Judge keeping full guard, as Kuronoa tries to pass.
Kuronoa trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Kuronoa won't allow Judge to sweep him here. #T5#
Judge keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully.
Kuronoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Judge wants to control but Kuronoa passes easily into half guard.
Judge is looking for a sweep. Kuronoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a kimura but Judge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuronoa to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kuronoa seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuronoa is trying to control. Judge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Judge wants to improve his position but Kuronoa is controlling well.
Judge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judge.#SUB2#
Judge looking for a guillotine here but Kuronoa defends easily.
Judge has his hands on Kuronoa's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge is pulling down on Kuronoa's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuronoa, at least for the moment.
Judge wants to sweep here but Kuronoa controlling him for the moment.
Kuronoa postures up.
Kuronoa stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.#T8#
Kuronoa trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuronoa slips nicely into half guard.
Judge is looking to control Kuronoa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?
Judge is looking to improve his position.
Kuronoa is pressing down on Judge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Judge is holding on for now. #T9#
Judge is pressing down on Kuronoa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge pulls Kuronoa in close to prevent any damage.
Kuronoa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Judge trying to control the position here.
Kuronoa pushing down on Judge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T10##SUB2#
Judge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuronoa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Judge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kuronoa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Judge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judge.
Judge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11##SUB#
Kuronoa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Judge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuronoa has Judge in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (2) Judge#SUB#
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.
Judge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Judge looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuronoa can't keep his opponent in guard - Judge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Judge wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Kuronoa wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Judge controlling the pace.
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Judge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Judge frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (5) Judge
Judge tries to control but Kuronoa wriggling away.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Judge wants to take his opponent's back but Kuronoa doesn't allow it. #T14#
Kuronoa is looking to get to half guard.
Judge wants to control the pace but Kuronoa is squirming around nicely.
Kuronoa is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Judge pushes him away.
Judge controlling from the full mount.
Kuronoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 5 to 2.
After the big win, Ricky Judge made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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