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CACC 156: Ribbler v Dravezesdi 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chod Piiice! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ivarr DeBoneless!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Piiice has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Piiice has dropped down and is working for a takedown. DeBoneless is trying to keep an underhook but Piiice manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Piiice (2) vs (0) DeBoneless
DeBoneless wants to sweep but Piiice has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Piiice (5) vs (0) DeBoneless
DeBoneless looks to move to half guard but instead Piiice has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Piiice (7) vs (0) DeBoneless
Piiice trying to control but DeBoneless is having none of it.
DeBoneless is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeBoneless has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Piiice (10) vs (0) DeBoneless
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piiice controls the action.
DeBoneless can't escape the position.
DeBoneless turns into Piiice and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piiice (10) vs (2) DeBoneless#T1#
DeBoneless looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeBoneless wants to pass the guard but Piiice is keeping the position.
DeBoneless keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
DeBoneless is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DeBoneless tries to free his leg and advance position but Piiice is retaining full guard.
Piiice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeBoneless wants to pass the guard but Piiice is keeping the position.
DeBoneless must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeBoneless trying to control the position from guard on top but Piiice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeBoneless stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piiice swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeBoneless wants to control from the top but Piiice keeps moving.
DeBoneless is pushing down on Piiice's leg trying to pass to half guard. Piiice is fighting to maintain full guard but DeBoneless has managed to sneak the leg through.
DeBoneless is taking a breather. Piiice 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.
DeBoneless is continuing to stall.
DeBoneless trying to mount his opponent but Piiice defends it.
Piiice tries to get to full guard but DeBoneless has control of the leg. #T4#
Piiice trying to control but DeBoneless postures up.
DeBoneless works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Piiice (10) vs (5) DeBoneless
Piiice is letting DeBoneless control him for a moment.
DeBoneless trying to control the action but Piiice is working from the bottom.
Piiice is looking to reverse the position.
DeBoneless wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piiice keeps working. #SUB2#
DeBoneless working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5#
DeBoneless takes a little break here. Piiice wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
DeBoneless swings around for an armbar but Piiice sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into DeBoneless's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piiice (12) vs (5) DeBoneless
DeBoneless keeping moving, preventing Piiice from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
DeBoneless looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Piiice wants to control from the top but DeBoneless keeps moving.
DeBoneless is trying to keep Piiice in close.
#T6#
DeBoneless pulls Piiice in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
DeBoneless working for a triangle but Piiice defends it easily.
DeBoneless looking to control.
Piiice wants to control from the top but DeBoneless keeps moving.
DeBoneless trying to keep a closed guard but Piiice is proving a slippery customer.
Piiice trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBoneless is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
DeBoneless not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeBoneless is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Piiice won't allow DeBoneless to sweep him here.
Piiice being controlled here momentarily.
DeBoneless is trying to keep Piiice in close.
DeBoneless lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piiice (12) vs (7) DeBoneless
DeBoneless tries to free his leg and advance position but Piiice is retaining full guard.
DeBoneless trying to control the position from guard on top but Piiice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB2#
DeBoneless is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Piiice is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Piiice has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piiice (14) vs (7) DeBoneless
DeBoneless tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
DeBoneless has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Piiice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Piiice stopping the sweep attempt from DeBoneless.
Piiice trying to control but DeBoneless is working from the bottom.
Piiice preventing the sweep. #T9#
DeBoneless keeping moving, preventing Piiice from controlling successfully.
Piiice stopping the sweep attempt from DeBoneless.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeBoneless can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeBoneless controls Piiice momentarily but Piiice frees himself.
DeBoneless tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
DeBoneless is looking for a triangle but Piiice pushes his legs off easily.
DeBoneless trying to control the position.
DeBoneless tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeBoneless is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10##SUB#
Piiice 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.
DeBoneless is trying to keep Piiice in close.
DeBoneless 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.
DeBoneless can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Piiice controls the pace.
Piiice trying to control but DeBoneless is working from the bottom.
DeBoneless has Piiice pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
DeBoneless is trying to keep Piiice in close.
DeBoneless keeping moving, preventing Piiice from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
DeBoneless is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piiice defends well.
DeBoneless controls Piiice momentarily but Piiice frees himself.
DeBoneless tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Piiice wants to control from the top but DeBoneless keeps moving.
DeBoneless managing to control the position. #T12#
DeBoneless wants to sweep here but Piiice controlling him for the moment.
Piiice wants to control from the top but DeBoneless keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
DeBoneless is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Piiice won't allow DeBoneless to sweep him here.
DeBoneless bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Piiice's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piiice (14) vs (9) DeBoneless#T13#
DeBoneless trying to control the position from guard on top but Piiice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeBoneless stands and throws Piiice's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Piiice (14) vs (12) DeBoneless
DeBoneless is looking to take a break and control but Piiice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piiice is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at UnderGround BJJ & MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Piiice tries to bench press DeBoneless off him but DeBoneless keeps the position.
DeBoneless trying to control the position but Piiice is working away. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Piiice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
DeBoneless looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
DeBoneless is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Piiice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeBoneless wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piiice keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piiice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piiice takes the fight on points by 14 to 12. |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Alen Ohanian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zdravko Zdravkov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zdravkov clinches up against the ropes.#TD#
Ohanian gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ohanian (2) vs (0) Zdravkov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zdravkov is trying to maintain the position but Ohanian is very close to passing his half guard.
Ohanian works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (5) vs (0) Zdravkov#SUB#
Ohanian is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zdravkov is surviving well by controlling Ohanian's body position as best he can.
Zdravkov working to try and regain half guard.
Zdravkov 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.
Zdravkov prevents Ohanian from taking his back.
Zdravkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Ohanian controlling his opponent.
Ohanian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ohanian seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Zdravkov is holding on tight.
Zdravkov tries to hold on but Ohanian pushes him away.
Zdravkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ohanian has a good base and remains in mount.
Zdravkov has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ohanian (8) vs (0) Zdravkov
Zdravkov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ohanian's guard. Nice work there by Zdravkov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (8) vs (2) Zdravkov
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Ohanian keeps moving.
Zdravkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ohanian swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Zdravkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zdravkov looking to sit in guard and control but Ohanian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (10) vs (2) Zdravkov
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Zdravkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ohanian stacks Zdravkov 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 Ohanian! Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (13) vs (2) Zdravkov
Ohanian working away.
Zdravkov is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Ohanian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zdravkov, who protects the arm well.
Zdravkov trying to control but Ohanian flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ohanian (16) vs (2) Zdravkov
Ohanian has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Ohanian has the hooks in. Zdravkov is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Ohanian passes his arm under Zdravkov's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Zdravkov taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alen Ohanian!
Alen Ohanian thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; William Snowdon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Snowdon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Simone (0) vs (4) Snowdon#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to get an arm triangle but Simone is defending well.
Snowdon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
Simone tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Snowdon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snowdon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone prevents Snowdon from improving position. #SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Snowdon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simone, who protects the arm well.
Simone wants to control but Snowdon postures up.
Simone is looking to regain half guard here but Snowdon keeps moving and retains side control.
Simone holding on.#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to get an arm triangle but Simone is defending well. #SUB2#
Snowdon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simone, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Simone (0) vs (6) Snowdon
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snowdon content just to control the position here.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Snowdon has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Snowdon has control of Simone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simone regains control of the situation pretty 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.#SUB2#
Simone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Snowdon. #T3##SUB2#
Snowdon looking for a guillotine from mount but Simone is having none of it.
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snowdon trying to control but Simone is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snowdon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone is squirming around, avoiding Snowdon's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Snowdon working for a submission but Simone is keeping him at bay.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.#T4##SUB2#
Snowdon has control of Simone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Snowdon has hold of Simone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Snowdon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Simone regains half guard.
Simone tries to roll over but Snowdon keeps him under control.
Snowdon is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.#T5##SUB2#
Snowdon 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.
Simone wants to control but Snowdon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snowdon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Snowdon stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (9) Snowdon#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
Simone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Snowdon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simone can't do much from the bottom here.
Snowdon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simone's legs. #T7##SUB2#
Snowdon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowdon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snowdon working away.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to get an arm triangle but Simone is defending well.
Simone tries to buck Snowdon off but Snowdon is having none of it.#SUB2#
Snowdon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowdon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simone is trying to control Snowdon's posture but Snowdon avoids it. #T8##SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Snowdon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simone sneaks back into half guard.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Snowdon 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.
#SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura here.
#T9##SUB2#
Snowdon seems to be working for a kimura but Simone defends the submission attempt.
Snowdon trying to control from half guard but Simone is working away.
Simone is controlling Snowdon's trapped leg to prevent Snowdon from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simone is just riding it out for now. Snowdon eventually gives up the hold. #T10##SUB2#
Snowdon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Snowdon seems to be looking for submissions.
Snowdon trying to pass the guard but Simone defending well.
Simone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Snowdon passes Simone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snowdon is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Snowdon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone trying to hold on to Snowdon's head to control him but Snowdon postures up.
Simone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Snowdon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simone sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Snowdon is working for a kimura but Simone is defending it quite comfortably.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Snowdon is proving a slippery customer.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone seems keen to control Snowdon's posture.
Snowdon looking to pass the guard.
Simone 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.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowdon slips nicely into half guard.#T13#
Snowdon prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Simone is looking to control Snowdon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura but Simone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowdon to get the leverage.
Simone keeping hold of Snowdon's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura here.
#T14##SUB2#
Snowdon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simone is just riding it out for now. Snowdon eventually gives up the hold.
Snowdon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Snowdon wants to work for an arm triangle but Simone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Simone keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowdon wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snowdon wins on points by 9 to 0.
Our winner, William Snowdon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 3 wins and 3 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Azaryan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (0) Kurri
Azaryan wants to free his trapped foot but Kurri is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Kurri looking for submissions off his back.
Kurri gets full guard.
Kurri 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.
Kurri keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurri is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kurri working for submissions but it's allowed Azaryan to get to half guard.
#T1#
Kurri is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurri avoid being mounted?
Kurri is pressing down on Azaryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Azaryan preventing the sweep.
Azaryan trying to control but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Kurri is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
#SUB2#
Kurri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Kurri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (2) Kurri#T2#
Azaryan is trying to control the position but Kurri postures up. #SUB2#
Kurri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Azaryan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Azaryan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (2) Kurri
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving.
Kurri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kurri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurri, not yet. #T3#
Kurri working a defensive guard but Azaryan passes into half guard.
Azaryan not doing much here.
Azaryan trying to control the action but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Kurri trying to control but Azaryan postures up.
Kurri wants to get back to full guard.
Kurri wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
Kurri wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kurri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kurri being controlled here, momentarily.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kurri is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
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.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri is looking to sweep but instead, Azaryan has passed into half guard.
Kurri is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Azaryan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (7) vs (2) Kurri
Azaryan trying to control the position but Kurri is working away. #T5#
Kurri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (7) vs (4) Kurri#SUB2#
Kurri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kurri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kurri is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Kurri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kurri in particular looking to stall.#T6##SUB2#
Kurri 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.
Kurri is looking to stall here but Azaryan recovers full guard.
Kurri trying to control but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Kurri 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. #T7#
Kurri being controlled here momentarily.
Kurri works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kurri is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azaryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (7) vs (7) Kurri
Kurri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azaryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurri wants to control but Azaryan has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T8#
Kurri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kurri is trying to work for a kimura but Azaryan is defending well.
Azaryan is refusing to be controlled, as Kurri sits in half guard.
Kurri prevents Azaryan from improving his position.
Kurri wants to take a breather but Azaryan is having none of it. #T9#
Kurri is stalling here. Azaryan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kurri seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Azaryan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (11) vs (7) Kurri
Kurri wants to control but Azaryan postures up.
Azaryan trying to control the position but Kurri is working away.
Kurri is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Azaryan is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (13) vs (7) Kurri
Azaryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurri is looking to escape.
Kurri 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.#T10#
Kurri is looking to improve his position.
Kurri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azaryan trying to control but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Kurri is trying to hold Azaryan in close to prevent damage but Azaryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Kurri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Azaryan slips nicely into half guard.
Kurri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azaryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azaryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (13) vs (11) Kurri#T11##SUB2#
Kurri is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kurri tries to keep control of the position but Azaryan is staying busy.#SUB2#
Kurri patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Azaryan rolls, trying to escape but Kurri keeps control of the position.
Kurri not allowing Azaryan to control his hands.
Kurri tries to get the hooks in deep but Azaryan pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Kurri looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Azaryan is controlling Kurri 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (15) vs (11) Kurri
Kurri controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself. #T12#
Kurri tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kurri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azaryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kurri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (15) vs (13) Kurri
Azaryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Kurri advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (15) vs (16) Kurri
Azaryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurri advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (15) vs (18) Kurri#SUB2#
Kurri goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Azaryan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (17) vs (18) Kurri#SUB2#
Kurri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azaryan trying to control but Kurri is working from the bottom. #T14#
Kurri controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself.
Kurri wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment.
Azaryan looking to pass the guard.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kurri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azaryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Kurri is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurri wins on points by 18 to 17.
In his post fight interview, Tatu Kurri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grappler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lo's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Grappler#SUB2#
Grappler 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.
Grappler is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grappler is working for a kimura but Lo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Grappler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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##SUB2#
Grappler seems to be looking for submissions.
Lo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grappler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grappler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (2) Grappler
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Grappler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Grappler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Grappler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Grappler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grappler is still trying to improve position.
Grappler is trying to reverse the position but instead Lo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lo (7) vs (2) Grappler
Grappler rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grappler is keeping busy.
Lo keeps control of the position as Grappler tries to break free.
#T3#
Grappler trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Grappler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Grappler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lo controlling well, preventing Grappler from escaping the position.
#T4#
Grappler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lo.
Grappler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Grappler tries to escape the position.
Grappler keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T5#
Lo controlling well, preventing Grappler from escaping the position.
Lo keeps control of the position easily here as Grappler tries to buck him off.
Lo has the hooks in. Grappler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grappler turns into Lo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (7) vs (4) Grappler
Lo has his hands on Grappler's head, controlling the position.
Lo'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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Lo can't keep his opponent in guard - Grappler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Grappler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grappler. #SUB2#
Grappler is looking for a kimura but Lo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grappler to get the leverage.
Grappler trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it. #SUB2#
Grappler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7#
Grappler wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position. #SUB2#
Grappler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Grappler seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Grappler is working for a submission of some sort.
Grappler is looking to stall here but Lo recovers full guard. #T8#
Grappler looking to pass the guard.
Grappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grappler pushing down on Lo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Grappler wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo won't allow Grappler to pass to mount.
Grappler is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lo reverses the position - he's now on top in Grappler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (9) vs (4) Grappler
Lo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lo trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
Grappler wants to control but Lo passes easily into half guard.
#T10#
Grappler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lo controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Grappler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Grappler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lo has picked Grappler up and slammed him! Grappler can't keep hold of the triangle and Lo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (12) vs (4) Grappler
Grappler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Grappler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Grappler wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Lo wants to control but Grappler is keeping him busy.
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Grappler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12##SUB2#
Grappler actively working from the bottom here.
Grappler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (15) vs (4) Grappler
Lo avoids the attempt from Grappler to control.
Grappler is trying desperately to improve position.
Lo looking to control but Grappler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Grappler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grappler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (15) vs (6) Grappler
Lo wants to sweep here but Grappler controlling him for the moment.
Lo is pulling down on Grappler's head. It's preventing any offense from Grappler, at least for the moment.
Grappler is looking to advance position but Lo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (19) vs (6) Grappler#T14#
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grappler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 19 to 6. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Tormenta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gelfen on his heels. He'll look to pass Gelfen's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tormenta (2) vs (0) Gelfen
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gelfen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tormenta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tormenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gelfen is keeping the position for now.
Tormenta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Tormenta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gelfen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gelfen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tormenta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a triangle but Tormenta pushes his legs off easily.
Tormenta advances to half guard.
Tormenta controlling the action here.
Gelfen wants to control but Tormenta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tormenta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gelfen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tormenta pulls his head out easily.
Tormenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gelfen keeps working.
Tormenta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tormenta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gelfen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gelfen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tormenta is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tormenta controlling the action here.
Tormenta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tormenta wants to take a breather but Gelfen is having none of it.
Tormenta not doing much here.
Gelfen trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Tormenta wants to pass to mount but Gelfen is defending the position.
Tormenta stalling away here and it's allowed Gelfen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Gelfen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gelfen has his foot on Tormenta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tormenta works his way back into a safe position though.
Tormenta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gelfen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gelfen is trying to keep Tormenta in close.
#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Gelfen is trying to control the position but Tormenta postures up.
Tormenta's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for a guillotine here but Tormenta defends easily.
Gelfen has Tormenta pulled in close to control his posture.
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Gelfen being controlled here, momentarily. #T5##SUB2#
Gelfen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tormenta rolls with it to try and escape but Gelfen cranks on the arm and Tormenta is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cubbedge . Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: St Pierre (0) vs (4) Cubbedge
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
St Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but St Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
St Pierre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for St Pierre.
St Pierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cubbedge defends it easily.
St Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
St Pierre is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up. #SUB#
St Pierre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cubbedge uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (0) vs (7) Cubbedge
Cubbedge advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (0) vs (9) Cubbedge
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Cubbedge 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.
St Pierre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (2) vs (9) Cubbedge #T2#
St Pierre is looking to advance position but Cubbedge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St Pierre (2) vs (13) Cubbedge
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Pierre is looking to escape.
St Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Cubbedge is looking to work his way around to St Pierre's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Cubbedge looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St Pierre tries to control Cubbedge 's body but Cubbedge pushes him off. St Pierre squirms to his side and now Cubbedge has his back! Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (2) vs (16) Cubbedge
St Pierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Cubbedge working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
St Pierre wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.#T4#
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Pierre gets back to half guard.
St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
St Pierre wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
St Pierre is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (2) vs (19) Cubbedge
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
St Pierre is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
St Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
St Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
St Pierre trying to control here.
Cubbedge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
St Pierre wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
#T6#
St Pierre is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (2) vs (22) Cubbedge
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
St Pierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (2) vs (25) Cubbedge
Cubbedge tries to move to mount but St Pierre blocks the move with his legs. #T7#
Cubbedge trying to control the position but St Pierre is working away.
St Pierre is trying to get back to half guard.
St Pierre is trying to work for a sweep but Cubbedge has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (2) vs (27) Cubbedge
Cubbedge controlling his opponent.
St Pierre regains half guard.#T8#
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but St Pierre won't allow it.
St Pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
St Pierre 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.
St Pierre 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: St Pierre (4) vs (27) Cubbedge
St Pierre is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it.
Cubbedge wants to control but St Pierre passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (7) vs (27) Cubbedge #T9#
St Pierre tries to advance to mount but Cubbedge denies him.
Cubbedge is being controlled here.
Cubbedge is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it.
St Pierre tries to move to mount but Cubbedge blocks the move with his legs.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom here.
St Pierre tries to move to mount but Cubbedge blocks the move with his legs. #T10##SUB#
St Pierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cubbedge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Pierre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cubbedge 's legs.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to half guard.
St Pierre has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (9) vs (27) Cubbedge #T11#
St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
St Pierre moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cubbedge has worked his arm free - good work by Cubbedge !
St Pierre trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
St Pierre passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cubbedge ! Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (11) vs (27) Cubbedge #T12#
St Pierre wants to control the action but instead Cubbedge gets a body lock and reverses into St Pierre's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (11) vs (29) Cubbedge
St Pierre is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
St Pierre is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Cubbedge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard but Cubbedge has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (11) vs (32) Cubbedge
St Pierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (13) vs (32) Cubbedge
Cubbedge wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.
St Pierre is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in St Pierre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (13) vs (34) Cubbedge
Cubbedge won't allow St Pierre to sweep him here. #T14#
St Pierre is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up. #SUB#
St Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (15) vs (34) Cubbedge
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 34 to 15.
A very excited looking Bart Cubbedge 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Jethro Boudreaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; DJ Augustus !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Augustus fails with a takedown attempt.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boudreaux as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Boudreaux 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: Boudreaux (2) vs (0) Augustus #SUB2#
Augustus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boudreaux pulls his head out easily.
Augustus is trying to maintain the position but Boudreaux is very close to passing his half guard.
Boudreaux trying to control the action but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Augustus gets back to full guard.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux pushing down on Augustus 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boudreaux controlling the action here.
Augustus is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Augustus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boudreaux pulls his head out easily.
Boudreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustus keeps working.
Augustus is looking for a sweep. Boudreaux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boudreaux is trying to control. Augustus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boudreaux tries to pass to full mount but Augustus defends it.
Boudreaux is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Augustus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Augustus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boudreaux uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (5) vs (0) Augustus
Augustus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Augustus is looking for a sweep.
Boudreaux controls the position.
Boudreaux trying to control the action but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Augustus seems a little lost for a moment, as Boudreaux dominates the positioning.
Augustus tries to bench press Boudreaux off him but Boudreaux keeps the position.
Augustus tries to control but Boudreaux manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Boudreaux (8) vs (0) Augustus
Augustus trying to control the hands but Boudreaux breaks the grip. #T3#
Boudreaux controlling the position well here. Augustus rolled but Boudreaux kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Augustus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Augustus 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Boudreaux looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Augustus right now.
Boudreaux doesn't have the hooks in and Augustus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (8) vs (2) Augustus
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Augustus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Augustus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boudreaux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Augustus has Boudreaux in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (10) vs (2) Augustus #T4#
Boudreaux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Augustus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Augustus is looking for a triangle but Boudreaux pushes his legs off 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.
Augustus keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Augustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boudreaux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5##SUB2#
Boudreaux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Augustus is looking for a triangle but Boudreaux pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Augustus has his foot on Boudreaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boudreaux works his way back into a safe position though.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (13) vs (2) Augustus
Augustus tries to buck Boudreaux off but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Boudreaux working away.
Augustus tries to bench press Boudreaux off him but Boudreaux keeps the position. #T6#
Augustus is trying to control Boudreaux's posture but Boudreaux avoids it.
Boudreaux trying to control the action but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Augustus struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Boudreaux swings around for an armbar but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boudreaux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (13) vs (4) Augustus #SUB2#
Augustus 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.
Boudreaux controls Augustus momentarily but Augustus frees himself.
Augustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boudreaux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Augustus keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Boudreaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Boudreaux is looking for a triangle but Augustus pushes his legs off easily.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Boudreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustus postures up.
#SUB2#
Augustus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boudreaux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Augustus has Boudreaux in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (15) vs (4) Augustus
Augustus controls Boudreaux momentarily but Boudreaux frees himself. #T8#
Boudreaux trying to control but Augustus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Augustus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Augustus keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux postures up.
Augustus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boudreaux has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (18) vs (4) Augustus
Boudreaux trying to control the action but Augustus is working from the bottom. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Augustus 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boudreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustus keeps working.
Boudreaux wants to take a breather but Augustus manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Boudreaux. #SUB2#
Augustus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boudreaux defends it easily.#SUB2#
Augustus has his foot on Boudreaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boudreaux works his way back into a safe position though.#T10#
Boudreaux content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Augustus is looking for a triangle but Boudreaux pushes his legs off easily.
Boudreaux stands and throws Augustus 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (21) vs (4) Augustus
Boudreaux trying to control the position but Augustus is working away. #SUB#
Boudreaux is trying to get an arm triangle but Augustus is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Augustus 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boudreaux is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Augustus 's shoulder. That is not cool. #T11#
Augustus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boudreaux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boudreaux is looking to advance position but Augustus won't allow it.
Augustus is trying is best to control the position here.
Augustus is not content to let Boudreaux control the position.#SUB2#
Augustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Augustus is looking to control Boudreaux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augustus avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Boudreaux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Augustus has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12#
Augustus is doing well to control the position and prevent Boudreaux from advancing to side control.
Augustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Augustus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Augustus is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Augustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Augustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Augustus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boudreaux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Augustus ! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (24) vs (4) Augustus
Boudreaux wants to control the pace but Augustus is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Boudreaux with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boudreaux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Augustus is looking to escape.
Augustus tries to hold on but Boudreaux pushes him away. #T14##SUB#
Boudreaux with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Augustus regains half guard.
Augustus wants to control but Boudreaux is keeping busy.
Boudreaux trying to control from half guard but Augustus is working away. #SUB#
Boudreaux seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boudreaux is looking to advance position but Augustus won't allow it. #SUB#
Boudreaux seems to be working for a kimura but Augustus defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boudreaux takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Jethro Boudreaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Ward
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Ward perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Ward seems to be working for a kimura but Pavlov defends the submission attempt.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Ward
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Torcida MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Ward wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ward trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pavlov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Ward
Pavlov 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.
Ward tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov tries to control but Ward wriggling away.
Ward 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.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Ward is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pavlov to get the leverage.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Ward preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position. #T4#
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Ward makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ward.#T5#
Ward controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov 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. #T6#
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
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.#T7#
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
Ward wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Ward won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (4) Ward#T8#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Ward prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Ward has given up his back here. Will Pavlov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (4) Ward
Pavlov controls the action.
Ward is trying to break free.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Pavlov working for a choke but Ward is defending well. #T9##SUB#
Pavlov looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pavlov is hanging on to Ward's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T10#
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Ward pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ward knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ward for a finish.
Ward tries to escape the position.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Ward is trying to break free.
Ward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov controls the position.
Ward looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pavlov not allowing Ward to control his hands. #T12#
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Ward.
Ward is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ward is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Pavlov looking to break Ward's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ward remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pavlov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ward staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #SUB#
Pavlov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ward defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ward manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Ward.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (11) vs (6) Ward
Ward wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T13#
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Ward has passed into half guard.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ward is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Pavlov is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ward passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 8 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dravezesdi as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Dravezesdi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dravezesdi lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Ribbler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dravezesdi trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.#T2#
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
Ribbler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ribbler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ribbler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribbler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but instead Ribbler has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribbler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dravezesdi trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Ribbler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dravezesdi wants to hit a sweep here but Ribbler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dravezesdi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi 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.#T6#
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ribbler has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (8) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dravezesdi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (11) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Ribbler is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Ribbler just sinks the hooks in.
Ribbler keeps control of the position as Dravezesdi tries to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Ribbler manages to sink in the hooks.
Ribbler controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
Ribbler biding his time, controlling Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Ribbler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi tries to break free.
#T9#
Ribbler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dravezesdi turns into Ribbler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (11) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving. #T10#
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribbler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (13) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Ribbler postures up.
Dravezesdi 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.
Ribbler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribbler slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
Ribbler works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (16) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain half guard here but Ribbler keeps moving and retains side control.
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working. #T12#
Ribbler has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (18) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribbler trying to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Ribbler prevents Dravezesdi from getting the reversal.#T13#
Ribbler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ribbler prevents Dravezesdi from getting the reversal.
Dravezesdi tries to improve his position but instead Ribbler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (21) vs (4) Dravezesdi#T14#
Dravezesdi tries to break free.
What can Dravezesdi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ribbler is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ribbler controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Dravezesdi right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Ibbe Ribbler 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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