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CACC 160:Toussaint v Andersson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Eon Yaj! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Por Pramuk.#TD#
Yaj decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yaj (2) vs (0) Por Pramuk
Yaj content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Por Pramuk keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Yaj is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yaj seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Por Pramuk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Yaj is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Por Pramuk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yaj.
Por Pramuk is not content to let Yaj control the position.
Por Pramuk trying to hold on to Yaj's head to control him but Yaj postures up.
#SUB#
Yaj is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yaj trying to mount his opponent but Por Pramuk defends it.
Por Pramuk trying to control here.
Por Pramuk is refusing to be controlled, as Yaj sits in half guard. #T2#
Yaj looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Por Pramuk is looking to improve his position.
Por Pramuk trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yaj manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yaj (5) vs (0) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Por Pramuk 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.
Yaj wants to take a breather but Por Pramuk is having none of it. #T3#
Yaj keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Por Pramuk is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk actively working from the bottom here.
Yaj wants to pass to mount but Por Pramuk is defending the position.
Por Pramuk trying to control but Yaj postures up.
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.
Por Pramuk wants to improve his position but Yaj is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for subs from the bottom but Yaj mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Yaj (8) vs (0) Por Pramuk#T4#
Yaj takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Por Pramuk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yaj trying to control but Por Pramuk is having none of it.
Por Pramuk is trying to escape the mount.
Yaj looking to control but Por Pramuk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Por Pramuk wants to control but Yaj is having none of it.#T5#
Por Pramuk manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Por Pramuk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yaj is working away from the top position though.
Yaj wants to take a breather but Por Pramuk is having none of it.
Por Pramuk is trying to maintain the position but Yaj is very close to passing his half guard.
Por Pramuk is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Yaj is staying active.#SUB#
Yaj is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Por Pramuk defends it well. #T6#
Yaj is looking to take a break and control but Por Pramuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk actively working from the bottom here.
Yaj seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Por Pramuk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Por Pramuk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yaj's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yaj's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yaj (8) vs (4) Por Pramuk
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Por Pramuk's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Yaj turns into Por Pramuk and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yaj (10) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yaj escapes and throws Por Pramuk's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yaj (13) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk sneaks back into half guard.#T7#
Por Pramuk is refusing to be controlled, as Yaj sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Por Pramuk is staying active underneath Yaj, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Por Pramuk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yaj advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yaj (16) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Yaj working away.
Yaj passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Por Pramuk! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yaj (18) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk tries to hold on but Yaj pushes him away. #T8#
Por Pramuk is trying to escape the mount.
Yaj looking to control and managing it successfully.
Por Pramuk tries to hold on but Yaj postures up.#SUB#
Yaj working for a submission but Por Pramuk is keeping him at bay.
Por Pramuk is trying desperately to improve position.
Yaj tries to control but Por Pramuk wriggling away. #T9#
Por Pramuk is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Por Pramuk wants to hold on but Yaj pushes him away.
Yaj trying to control but Por Pramuk is having none of it. #SUB#
Por Pramuk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yaj.
Por Pramuk tries to lock up and control but Yaj gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yaj wants to control the pace but Por Pramuk is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Por Pramuk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Por Pramuk wants to hold on but Yaj pushes him away.
Por Pramuk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Por Pramuk is still trying to improve position.
Yaj tries to control but Por Pramuk wriggling away.
Por Pramuk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Por Pramuk regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Yaj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Por Pramuk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yaj content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Yaj is looking for a kimura here.
Por Pramuk gets full guard.#T12#
Por Pramuk keeping moving, preventing Yaj from controlling successfully.
Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Por Pramuk is keeping the position for now.
Por Pramuk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yaj has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yaj (21) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk is looking to reverse the position.
Por Pramuk 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.
Por Pramuk is not content to let Yaj control the position. #SUB#
Yaj wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Por Pramuk, who protects the arm well. #T13##SUB#
Yaj wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Por Pramuk, who protects the arm well.
Por Pramuk regains half guard.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Por Pramuk is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yaj pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk actively working from the bottom here.#T14##SUB#
Yaj is working for a kimura but Por Pramuk is defending it quite comfortably.
Yaj wants to take a breather but Por Pramuk is having none of it.
Por Pramuk is trying to maintain the position but Yaj is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Por Pramuk tries to roll over but Yaj keeps him under control.
Yaj works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yaj (24) vs (4) Por Pramuk
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaj takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
Eon Yaj seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Dieselnoi Por Pramuk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'. |
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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 1 wins and 2 losses; Hellas Pankratios! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 20 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pankratios fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Bystrom instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bystrom has Pankratios pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bystrom pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Pankratios tumbling to the mat - Bystrom dives into Pankratios's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pankratios (0) vs (2) Bystrom#SUB#
Pankratios working for a triangle but Bystrom defends it easily.
Bystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Pankratios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankratios keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bystrom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pankratios is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pankratios has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pankratios (2) vs (2) Bystrom
Pankratios trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Pankratios looking to sit in guard and control but Bystrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pankratios (2) vs (4) Bystrom
Pankratios keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
Pankratios 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: Pankratios (4) vs (4) Bystrom
Pankratios wants to pass to mount but Bystrom is defending the position. #SUB2#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pankratios pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pankratios trying to pass the guard but Bystrom defending well. #T2#
Pankratios works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pankratios (7) vs (4) Bystrom
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pankratios avoids the attempt from Bystrom to control.
Pankratios fails to take his opponent's back.
Bystrom is working to get back to half guard.
Bystrom regains half guard.#SUB#
Pankratios is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bystrom is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hellas Pankratios!
A very excited looking Hellas Pankratios 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.
In defeat, Torkel Bystrom stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Paddy Fagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Fagan moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Gatsby turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fagan (0) vs (4) Gatsby
Fagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gatsby is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fagan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fagan prevents Gatsby from moving into mount.
Gatsby trying to control the action but Fagan is working from the bottom.
Fagan tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fagan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gatsby wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
Gatsby in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fagan is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Gatsby!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Gatsby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sambulo Yeboah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Felipe Feltre!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Feltre gets caught flat footed, as Yeboah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yeboah (2) vs (0) Feltre
Feltre 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.
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feltre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yeboah manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yeboah (2) vs (2) Feltre
Feltre stopping the sweep attempt from Yeboah.
Yeboah is working hard here to advance position.
Yeboah looking to control.
#SUB#
Feltre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Yeboah 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! Feltre rolls with it to try and escape but Yeboah cranks on the arm and Feltre is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambulo Yeboah!
A victorious Sambulo Yeboah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wangler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown. #TD2#
Wangler dives in and scores a takedown into Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Wangler#SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle here but Wangler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Wangler
Wangler working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
I wouldn't like to be where Brown is right now.
Brown 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.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Wangler taking a breather here.
Brown wants to control but Wangler postures up.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Brown wants to control but Wangler postures up.
Wangler takes a little break here. Brown wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown tries to bench press Wangler off him but Wangler keeps the position.
Brown struggling a bit here.#T3#
Brown tries to buck Wangler off but Wangler is having none of it.
Brown is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wangler is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (7) Wangler
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown tries to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to control Wangler's body but Wangler pushes him off. Brown squirms to his side and now Wangler has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (10) Wangler
Brown trying to control the position but Wangler manages to sink in the hooks.
Wangler has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Wangler controlling from the back.
Brown wants to escape the position.
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brown tries to break free.
#T5#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brown tries to break free.
#T6#
Brown trying to control the action but Wangler just sinks the hooks in.
Wangler is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brown can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown just trying to survive but Wangler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brown tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off. #T7#
Brown can't escape the position.
Wangler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
It looks like Wangler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Brown is in bad spot here.
Despite being in a bad position, Brown is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB2#
Wangler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brown is defending well though. Wangler let's go of the attempt for now.
Wangler is controlling the position but Brown somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T8##SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
Wangler trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown is trying to control but Wangler passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (13) Wangler#T9#
Brown tries to bench press Wangler off him but Wangler keeps the position.
Brown tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (15) Wangler
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown tries to control Wangler's body but Wangler pushes him off. Brown squirms to his side and now Wangler has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (18) Wangler
Good control from Wangler.#T10#
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Wangler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Brown has his hands clasped together around Wangler's back. He's all about the action.
Wangler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.#T12#
Wangler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wangler is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Wangler is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wangler is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Well, if Wangler 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.
Wangler wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wangler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Wangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wangler 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 18 to 0.
Bobby Wangler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 9 wins and 9 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis closes the distance and clinches up with Caldeira, looking for a takedown. Alopodis pushes Caldeira against the ropes but Caldeira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alopodis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caldeira's waist but Caldeira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alopodis off to one side. #CL#
Caldeira rushes Alopodis and presses him up against the ropes.
Alopodis tries to score a body lock takedown but Caldeira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arturo Caldeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceph Alopodis.
Alopodis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Caldeira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alopodis after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Caldeira successfully pulls guard.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caldeira is keeping the position for now.
Caldeira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis pushing down on Caldeira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caldeira trying to control from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caldeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Caldeira wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Caldeira is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Caldeira is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Caldeira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis stands and throws Caldeira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (0) vs (3) Alopodis
Caldeira is trying to control Alopodis's posture but Alopodis avoids it.
Alopodis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alopodis moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Caldeira (0) vs (5) Alopodis
Caldeira is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Alopodis has control of Caldeira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Caldeira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2#
Caldeira 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: Caldeira (0) vs (8) Alopodis
Caldeira is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Caldeira is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Alopodis working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Caldeira is doing well to defend. Alopodis seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Caldeira is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
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.#TD#
Minasian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to roll over but Minasian keeps him under control.#SUB#
Minasian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez is holding on to half guard well.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Minasian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sanchez won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Minasian is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Minasian is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Minasian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Minasian trying to advance position but Sanchez counters by regaining guard.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minasian looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Minasian stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Minasian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Minasian staying calm.
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Minasian off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (5) vs (4) Sanchez
Minasian prevents Sanchez from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Minasian knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Minasian for a finish. #T4##SUB2#
Sanchez is persistently looking for the submission but Minasian is defending it well.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as Minasian tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Sanchez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Minasian fending off the submission attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Sanchez has the hooks in. Minasian is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sanchez passes his arm under Minasian's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Minasian taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus Sanchez 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Guido Gloom!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gloom moves in looking to clinch but Coe pushes him off.#TD#
Coe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gloom's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Gloom
Coe is thwarting Gloom's attempts to control the position.
Gloom is staying active underneath Coe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Coe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Coe is looking for a kimura but Gloom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coe to get the leverage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe is just content to waste time from the top position. Gloom takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gloom keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Coe drops back looking for a leg! Gloom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gloom manages to kick Coe off! Coe jumps back into Gloom's guard.
Gloom trying to control the position here.
Coe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gloom keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass. #T2#
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gloom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gloom keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Coe passes Gloom's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Coe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gloom has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Coe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Coe is looking to control the position but Gloom frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Coe grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Gloom there - Coe really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guido Gloom!
A relieved looking Guido Gloom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Boshtok shows good takedown defense.
Ishiihara Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boshtok as he jumps to the side.
Boshtok fails with a takedown attempt.
Boshtok 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.#TD2#
Sakuraba gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boshtok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boshtok avoid being mounted?
Boshtok tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg. #T1#
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Boshtok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Boshtok 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.
Sakuraba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Boshtok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Boshtok tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Sakuraba controlling the action here.
My spies in Clark's Champion's inform me that Sakuraba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Boshtok is a slippery customer.
Boshtok wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Boshtok is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Boshtok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boshtok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boshtok keeps working.
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.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sakuraba is stalling here. Boshtok is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sakuraba seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boshtok has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (4) vs (2) Sakuraba
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boshtok wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Boshtok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Sakuraba stops Boshtok from passing to mount.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Boshtok is trying to get an arm triangle but Sakuraba is defending well. #SUB#
Boshtok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakuraba, who protects the arm well. #T5#
Sakuraba is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Sakuraba is trying to improve his position.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boshtok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Sakuraba is working away. #T6#
Boshtok is really struggling to control Sakuraba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sakuraba is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Boshtok is looking for a kimura but Sakuraba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boshtok to get the leverage.
Boshtok stalling away here and it's allowed Sakuraba to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boshtok is looking to advance position but Sakuraba has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (4) vs (6) Sakuraba
Sakuraba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Sakuraba.#T7#
Sakuraba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sakuraba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boshtok working to try and regain half guard.
Sakuraba trying to control but Boshtok is having none of it.
Boshtok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boshtok wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (4) vs (9) Sakuraba#T8#
A lull in the action here.
Sakuraba has the hooks in. Boshtok is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boshtok is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boshtok is trying to break free.
Sakuraba just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boshtok tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boshtok is squirming around, avoiding Sakuraba's attempts to control the action.
Boshtok is desperately trying to improve his position but Sakuraba has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Sakuraba controlling the position easily from mount.
Sakuraba tries to control but Boshtok wriggling away. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boshtok to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boshtok shrugs it off.
Sakuraba controlling from mount.
Boshtok keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba looking to control but Boshtok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Boshtok tries to reverse the position but Sakuraba maintains control.
Sakuraba wants to take Boshtok's back but he can't do it this time.
Boshtok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sakuraba trying to control but Boshtok is having none of it. #T11#
Boshtok can't escape the position.
Sakuraba wants to control the pace but Boshtok is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakuraba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boshtok can't escape the position.
#T12#
Sakuraba tries to control but Boshtok wriggling away.
Sakuraba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sakuraba trying to control but Boshtok is having none of it. #T13#
Boshtok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boshtok working to try and regain half guard.
Sakuraba controlling the pace for now.
Boshtok is trying to escape the mount.
Sakuraba controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Sakuraba is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sakuraba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boshtok slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Boshtok is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boshtok is staying active underneath Sakuraba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sakuraba controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuraba wins on points by 9 to 4.
Ishiihara Sakuraba decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Main event
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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 18 wins and 11 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Andersson shoots in and drives through. Toussaint sprawls well.
Andersson closes the distance but Toussaint moves to the side #TD#
and Toussaint decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andersson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson keeping full guard, as Toussaint tries to pass.
Andersson being controlled here, momentarily.
Toussaint 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.
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.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toussaint might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Toussaint trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Toussaint slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toussaint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Andersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toussaint works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
Toussaint passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Andersson! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (5) vs (0) Andersson
Toussaint fails to move to back control. #T3##SUB#
Toussaint looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Toussaint wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
Andersson is looking to improve his position but Toussaint isn't that keen on the idea.
Andersson is still trying to improve position.
Andersson tries to hold on but Toussaint pushes him away. #T4#
Toussaint wants to take his opponent's back but Andersson doesn't allow it.
Toussaint tries to control but Andersson wriggling away.
Toussaint controlling the position easily from mount.
Toussaint can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape.
Toussaint controlling his opponent. #T5#
Toussaint tries to control but Andersson wriggling away.
Toussaint forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (8) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson breaks Toussaint's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (8) vs (2) Andersson
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toussaint is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (10) vs (2) Andersson
Andersson looking to control.
#SUB2#
Andersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toussaint defends it easily.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Toussaint from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Toussaint is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Andersson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Toussaint is looking to defend but Andersson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Toussaint! Andersson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Toussaint taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Andersson!
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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