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CACC 179: Ty vs Patterson PBP Commentary |
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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Peter OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marco Pallinaama!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Pallinaama#SUB#
OBrien is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pallinaama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pallinaama has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (2) Pallinaama
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
OBrien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from OBrien's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
OBrien working a defensive guard here.
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OBrien working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien has his hands on Pallinaama's head, controlling the position.
OBrien controls Pallinaama momentarily but Pallinaama frees himself. #T1#
OBrien being controlled here, momentarily.
Pallinaama stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.
Pallinaama postures up.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
OBrien is controlling Pallinaama's posture.
OBrien wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pallinaama is now in half guard.
Pallinaama is looking to advance position but OBrien won't allow it.
OBrien trying to control here.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. OBrien manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Pallinaama controlling him for the moment.
Pallinaama trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien is pulling down on Pallinaama's head. It's preventing any offense from Pallinaama, at least for the moment.
OBrien wants to control but Pallinaama passes easily into half guard.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
OBrien trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pallinaama manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (2) vs (5) Pallinaama
OBrien is trying to escape the mount.
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OBrien 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. OBrien manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pallinaama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pallinaama wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Pallinaama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OBrien controls Pallinaama momentarily but Pallinaama frees himself. #T4#
Pallinaama stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.#SUB#
OBrien working for a triangle but Pallinaama defends it 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.
OBrien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Pallinaama from controlling successfully.
OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien wants to improve his position but instead Pallinaama has moved into half guard.
#T5#
Pallinaama wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
OBrien regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pallinaama stands and throws OBrien's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (2) vs (8) Pallinaama
OBrien manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (4) vs (8) Pallinaama
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pallinaama keeps working.
Pallinaama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pallinaama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OBrien is pushing down on Pallinaama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pallinaama is fighting to maintain full guard but OBrien has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Pallinaama is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
OBrien wants to work for an arm triangle but Pallinaama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pallinaama trying to control here.
OBrien prevents Pallinaama from improving his position.
OBrien trying to control the action but Pallinaama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pallinaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OBrien pulls his head out easily.
OBrien wants to take a breather but Pallinaama is having none of it. #T7##SUB#
OBrien 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.
#SUB#
OBrien is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pallinaama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OBrien. #SUB#
OBrien is working for a kimura but Pallinaama is defending it quite comfortably.
Pallinaama trying to control but OBrien postures up.
#T8##SUB#
OBrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pallinaama wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
#SUB#
OBrien seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
OBrien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pallinaama defends it well.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pallinaama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
OBrien is working for a kimura but Pallinaama is defending it quite comfortably.
Pallinaama trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Pallinaama tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg. #SUB#
OBrien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pallinaama defends it well. #SUB#
OBrien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pallinaama is just riding it out for now. OBrien eventually gives up the hold.
Pallinaama is looking for a sweep. OBrien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
OBrien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pallinaama is just riding it out for now. OBrien eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
OBrien is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10##SUB#
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
OBrien seems to be working for a kimura but Pallinaama defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
OBrien is working for a submission of some sort.
Pallinaama is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
Pallinaama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Pallinaama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OBrien manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (4) vs (10) Pallinaama
Pallinaama preventing the sweep.
Pallinaama postures up.
Pallinaama being controlled here momentarily.
OBrien 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.
OBrien working a defensive guard but Pallinaama passes into half guard.
#T12##SUB2#
Pallinaama 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.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
OBrien is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
OBrien manages to get to full guard.
Pallinaama sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Pallinaama from controlling successfully.
OBrien 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: OBrien (6) vs (10) Pallinaama
Pallinaama wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
OBrien trying to control from half guard but Pallinaama is working away.
OBrien prevents Pallinaama from improving his position.#SUB#
Pallinaama is defending against the submission attempts here by OBrien.
#SUB#
OBrien is trying to work for a kimura but Pallinaama is defending well.
#T14##SUB#
OBrien seems to be working for a kimura but Pallinaama defends the submission attempt.
Pallinaama tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien is looking to stall here but Pallinaama recovers full guard.
OBrien looking to sit in guard and control but Pallinaama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (6) vs (12) Pallinaama
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pallinaama wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; D.D Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Gustafson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
Gustafson dives in and grabs Panda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes down on Gustafson's head and hops out.
Panda darts in looking for a takedown but Gustafson gets double underhooks and turns Panda into the ropes. #TD2#
Gustafson successfully pulls guard.
Gustafson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Panda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panda 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.
Panda trying to control but Gustafson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gustafson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gustafson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Gustafson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.#SUB#
Panda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gustafson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gustafson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panda defends it easily.#SUB#
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gustafson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Panda wants to control from the top but Gustafson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gustafson has an active guard here but Panda has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gustafson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panda pulls his head out easily.
Panda is keen to just control but Gustafson is a slippery customer.
Gustafson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda is trying to control. Gustafson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Panda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Panda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustafson sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gustafson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda.
Gustafson trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
#SUB#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Gustafson is defending well.
Gustafson gets full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Gustafson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafson keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Gustafson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (0) vs (2) Gustafson#SUB#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustafson defends well.
Gustafson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gustafson is working for a kimura but Panda is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustafson wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy. #T5#
Panda trying to control but Gustafson postures up.
Gustafson trying to mount his opponent but Panda defends it.
Panda is not content to let Gustafson control the position.
Panda tries to roll over but Gustafson keeps him under control.
Panda is working hard here to advance position.
Gustafson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Gustafson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (0) vs (5) Gustafson
Panda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gustafson's best efforts.
Gustafson is pressing down on Panda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panda is holding on for now.
Gustafson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (0) vs (8) Gustafson
Gustafson avoids the attempt from Panda to control.
Gustafson moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Panda (0) vs (11) Gustafson#SUB2#
Panda preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gustafson.
Panda turns into Gustafson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (11) Gustafson
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gustafson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7##SUB#
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Panda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gustafson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gustafson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gustafson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Panda (2) vs (15) Gustafson
Panda struggling a bit here.
Panda is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gustafson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafson is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Gustafson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gustafson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gustafson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gustafson tries to advance to mount but Panda denies him.
Panda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gustafson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Panda (6) vs (15) Gustafson#T9##SUB#
Panda looking to break Gustafson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gustafson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Panda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Panda looking for the RNC.
Gustafson just trying to survive but Panda is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Gustafson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Panda. #SUB#
Gustafson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Panda.
Gustafson breaks Panda's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (6) vs (17) Gustafson
Gustafson wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda trying to control the position.
Gustafson trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Gustafson slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Gustafson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (6) vs (20) Gustafson
Panda tries to hold on but Gustafson pushes him away.
Panda is trying to escape the mount but Gustafson keeps good control and instead manages to take Panda's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Panda (6) vs (23) Gustafson#SUB2#
Gustafson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Panda defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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.
Gustafson avoiding Panda 's attempts to control his hands.
Panda prevents Gustafson from getting a body triangle.
Gustafson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Panda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Panda wants to escape the position.
#T11##SUB2#
Gustafson is looking for a choke. Panda gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Panda manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (8) vs (23) Gustafson
Our spies down at at Hotrod Express MMA Training inform us that Gustafson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Gustafson working a defensive guard here.
Gustafson keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gustafson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gustafson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12##SUB2#
Gustafson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Panda content to stall in guard here.
Panda wants to control from the top but Gustafson keeps moving.
Gustafson controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself. #SUB2#
Gustafson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gustafson is tightening it up a little... Panda has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Panda reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Panda taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gustafson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexander Gustafson!
Alexander Gustafson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; David Yung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Yung is fighting off a takedown attempt but La Vellei is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yung to the mat. Yung regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yung (0) vs (2) La Vellei
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Yung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
La Vellei passes into half guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yung has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but Yung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for La Vellei to get the leverage.
Yung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
La Vellei wants to free his trapped foot but Yung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yung is looking to control La Vellei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yung avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time La Vellei.
La Vellei is trying to control. Yung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yung trying to control from the bottom.
Yung wants to improve his position but La Vellei is controlling well.
Yung trying to control but La Vellei postures up.
Yung is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
La Vellei is stalling here. Yung is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! La Vellei seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yung has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yung (4) vs (2) La Vellei
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
La Vellei is looking to reverse the position.
La Vellei gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yung (6) vs (2) La Vellei
La Vellei stops Yung from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Yung goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now La Vellei is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yung (6) vs (4) La Vellei
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving. #SUB#
Yung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving. #T3#
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving. #SUB#
Yung has his foot on La Vellei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La Vellei works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
La Vellei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
La Vellei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yung 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.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
La Vellei slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Yung tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from La Vellei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kilpi gets a clinch.
Lima fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Lima pulls guard successfully.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpi is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilpi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kilpi.
Lima wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kilpi is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura here.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lima trying to control here.
#T1#
Lima manages to get to full guard.
Lima trying to control the position.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Kilpi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kilpi is looking to pass into half guard but Lima pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lima is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Kilpi
Lima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lima trying to control but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
Kilpi keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Kilpi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lima has gone for a leg lock! Kilpi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (2) Kilpi#SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilpi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilpi defends well.
Kilpi trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is trying to control the position but Kilpi postures up. #T3#
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Kilpi trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima working for submissions but it's allowed Kilpi to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Kilpi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kilpi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lima sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kilpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Lima looking to control.
Lima is really struggling to control Kilpi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Kilpi defends easily.
Lima is trying to control the position but Kilpi postures up. #T5#
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Lima controls Kilpi momentarily but Kilpi frees himself. #SUB#
Kilpi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (5) Kilpi
Lima stops Kilpi from passing to mount.
Kilpi is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kilpi is trying to get an arm triangle but Lima is defending well. #T6#
Kilpi wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Kilpi working away.
Lima prevents Kilpi from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Kilpi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lima tries to buck Kilpi off but Kilpi is having none of it.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Kilpi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lima rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kilpi's guard! Nice work there by Lima! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (5) Kilpi
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Lima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kilpi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (7) Kilpi
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Kilpi passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilpi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8##SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kilpi seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Kilpi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (4) vs (10) Kilpi
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kilpi moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Lima (4) vs (13) Kilpi#T9#
Lima just trying to survive but Kilpi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lima is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Lima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kilpi wants to control the position but Lima frees himself and scrambles - Kilpi manages to regain control in side control.
#SUB2#
Kilpi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lima has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kilpi but great work by Lima. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (8) vs (13) Kilpi#SUB#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kilpi, who protects the arm well.
Kilpi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lima is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (10) vs (13) Kilpi#T10#
Lima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kilpi is looking to escape.
Kilpi stops Lima from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lima tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Kilpi working to try and regain half guard.
Lima wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Lima swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kilpi is now in Lima's guard. A big mistake from Lima there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (10) vs (15) Kilpi#T11#
Kilpi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kilpi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kilpi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kilpi wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kilpi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (10) vs (18) Kilpi
Lima is trying to control Kilpi's posture but Kilpi avoids it.
Kilpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working. #T12##SUB2#
Kilpi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lima is not content to let Kilpi control the position.
Lima tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (10) vs (20) Kilpi
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Kilpi looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Kilpi mounts Lima! Really nice guard pass there!
Lima tries to lock up and control but Kilpi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima gets back to half guard.
Kilpi is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kilpi seems to be looking for submissions.
Kilpi wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a submission of some sort.
Kilpi is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Kilpi moves into full mount! Lima won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (10) vs (23) Kilpi
Lima wants to control but Kilpi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a guillotine from mount but Lima frees his head quite easily.
Lima tries to improve his position but instead Kilpi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lima (10) vs (26) Kilpi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Kilpi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kilpi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (12) vs (26) Kilpi#SUB#
Lima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kilpi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kilpi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (12) vs (28) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 28 to 12.
An out of breath Jarkko Kilpi 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nate Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Palmer#SUB#
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Palmer is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ottke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Palmer is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Palmer sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Ottke stalling away here and it's allowed Palmer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Palmer controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ottke has gone for a leg lock! Palmer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Palmer
Palmer is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SUB#
Palmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ottke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Palmer has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Ottke is defending against the submission attempts here by Palmer.
Ottke tries to roll over but Palmer keeps him under control.#T3#
Ottke trying to control here.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Palmer is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Well, if Palmer 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.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Ottke pulls Palmer in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ottke has his feet on Palmer's thighs here. He's pushed Palmer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Palmer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolf Ottke!
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 10 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ferreira-Alves moves into the clinch successfully.
Chai goes for a takedown attempt but Ferreira-Alves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Ferreira-Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferreira-Alves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferreira-Alves wants a takedown but no success here.
Chai tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferreira-Alves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrizinho Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chai is trying to keep an underhook but Ferreira-Alves manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Ferreira-Alves
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Ferreira-Alves postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to sweep here but Ferreira-Alves controlling him for the moment.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
My spies in Dead Disney World inform me that Ferreira-Alves has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferreira-Alves defends well.
Chai pulls Ferreira-Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira-Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai controlling the position.
Chai trying to control the position.
#T3#
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ferreira-Alves is now in half guard.
Chai tries to roll over but Ferreira-Alves keeps him under control.
Ferreira-Alves controlling the action here. #T4#
Chai tries to get to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has control of the leg.
Chai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ferreira-Alves jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Ferreira-Alves
Chai tries to buck Ferreira-Alves off but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai being controlled for a moment.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Chai is holding on to half guard well.
Chai wants to improve his position but Ferreira-Alves is controlling well.
Well, if Ferreira-Alves 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.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferreira-Alves is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Chai wants to improve his position but Ferreira-Alves is controlling 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.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the pace.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Ferreira-Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferreira-Alves passes into side control, despite Chai's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Ferreira-Alves
Ferreira-Alves working away.
Chai is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Ferreira-Alves is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ferreira-Alves is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (10) Ferreira-Alves
Chai regains half guard.
Chai wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai tries to roll over but Ferreira-Alves keeps him under control.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (13) Ferreira-Alves
Chai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferreira-Alves's best efforts.#T8#
Chai wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is keeping busy.
Chai wants to control the action here but instead Ferreira-Alves manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (16) Ferreira-Alves
Ferreira-Alves controlling his opponent.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Ferreira-Alves controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Chai wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.
Ferreira-Alves looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferreira-Alves manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chai to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (19) Ferreira-Alves
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Ferreira-Alves keeps control of the position.
Ferreira-Alves trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ferreira-Alves has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chai's body.
Ferreira-Alves keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
#T10#
Chai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chai can't escape the position.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control momentarily.
Chai turns into Ferreira-Alves and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (19) Ferreira-Alves
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Ferreira-Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira-Alves is keeping the position for now.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T12#
Ferreira-Alves keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai wants to control from the top but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira-Alves is retaining full guard. #T13#
Ferreira-Alves looking to control.
Ferreira-Alves is controlling Chai's posture.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai 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. #T14#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira-Alves is keeping the position for now.
Chai trying to control but Ferreira-Alves is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ferreira-Alves is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferreira-Alves wins on points by 19 to 2.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Diaz clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Sailcirc is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sailcirc is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Sailcirc has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sailcirc wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sailcirc is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sailcirc's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sailcirc's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sailcirc (0) vs (4) Diaz
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.
Sailcirc turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sailcirc (2) vs (4) Diaz
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Sailcirc postures up.
#T1#
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Sailcirc is working hard here to advance position.
Sailcirc being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sailcirc (2) vs (6) Diaz
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Sailcirc looking for a sweep. Not yet Sailcirc, not yet.
Sailcirc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sailcirc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sailcirc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sailcirc looking for a sweep. Not yet Sailcirc, not yet. #T3#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sailcirc is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sailcirc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Sailcirc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sailcirc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sailcirc is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Sailcirc is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sailcirc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sailcirc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom. #T5#
Sailcirc is trying to hold Diaz in close to prevent damage but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Sailcirc is looking to get back to full guard here but Diaz has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sailcirc (2) vs (9) Diaz
Sailcirc is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sailcirc's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Sailcirc gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sailcirc (2) vs (11) Diaz
Sailcirc keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Sailcirc is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Sailcirc 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.
Sailcirc wants to get back to full guard.
Sailcirc wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sailcirc (2) vs (14) Diaz
Sailcirc is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sailcirc is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Sailcirc wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Sailcirc is trying desperately to improve position.
Sailcirc wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sailcirc (2) vs (17) Diaz
Sailcirc staying busy and making it hard for Diaz to control.
Sailcirc trying to control the hands but Diaz won't let him.
Sailcirc tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sailcirc looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Sailcirc wants to escape the position.
Diaz is riding his opponent, not letting Sailcirc buck him off.
Sailcirc rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Sailcirc breaks Diaz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sailcirc (4) vs (17) Diaz
Diaz is trying to control the position but Sailcirc postures up.
Diaz pulls Sailcirc in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz 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.#T10#
Diaz wants to hit a sweep here but Sailcirc passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sailcirc (7) vs (17) Diaz
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Sailcirc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Sailcirc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Diaz pulls Sailcirc in to control the position.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Sailcirc tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailcirc is one step ahead there.
Sailcirc postures up.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailcirc is one step ahead there. #T12#
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Sailcirc slips nicely into half guard.
Sailcirc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Sailcirc prevents Diaz from improving his position.#SUB#
Sailcirc looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Sailcirc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz seems keen to control Sailcirc's posture.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz controls Sailcirc momentarily but Sailcirc frees himself.
Sailcirc trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T14#
Diaz has control of Sailcirc's left arm, preventing Sailcirc from doing any damage.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 17 to 7.
Dick Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Puto moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Puto jumps into guard, dragging Morgan to the mat.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan is looking to pass into half guard but Puto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Puto is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Puto postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully. #T1#
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Puto trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
Morgan is trying to improve his position.
Puto 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.
Morgan struggling a bit here.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Puto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Puto keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Puto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Puto has latched onto it... Big trouble! Puto pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Morgan is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Puto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cajun Puto!
Our winner, Cajun Puto, 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boesku shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Morrison shoots in and bounces Boesku off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Boesku
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Boesku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Boesku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison defends it easily.
Morrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku working a defensive guard here.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard. #T1#
Morrison stays in close to Boesku's body and controls the position.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boesku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boesku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison stands and throws Boesku's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (0) Boesku
Morrison moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (7) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku wants to control but Morrison is having none of it.#T2#
Morrison tries to control but Boesku wriggling away.
Boesku regains half guard.#SUB2#
Boesku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison pulls his head out easily.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrison is pressing down on Boesku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boesku is holding on for now.
Boesku wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
Boesku is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.
Boesku is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Boesku keeps trying to improve his position.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Boesku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Morrison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boesku sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boesku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boesku is looking to control Morrison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?
Boesku won't allow Morrison to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Boesku actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Morrison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Morrison trying to pass the guard but Boesku defending well.
Boesku felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boesku keeps working.
Boesku tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Boesku is not content to let Morrison control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison is looking to advance position but Boesku won't allow it.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Boesku has a hand on Morrison's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Morrison takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (10) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku tries to hold on but Morrison pushes him away.
Morrison trying to control but Boesku is having none of it.
Boesku is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morrison moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (13) vs (0) Boesku
Morrison doesn't have the hooks in and Boesku manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (13) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morrison 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: Morrison (15) vs (2) Boesku#T6##SUB#
Morrison has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Boesku defend it? Morrison steps over the head and cranks it - Boesku is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Morrison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Morrison!
A very excited looking David Morrison 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 4 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Patterson drives through and clinches with Ty against the ropes.
#TD#
Patterson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ty is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Patterson to the mat. Patterson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Patterson
Patterson is adopting a defensive guard.
Ty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ty advances to half guard.
Ty is trying to control. Patterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Patterson is looking to improve his position.
Ty is looking to advance position but Patterson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson trying to hold on to Ty's head to control him but Ty postures up.
Still in half guard, Ty seems content to control.#T1#
Patterson wants to improve his position but Ty is controlling well.
#T2#
Ty is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (5) vs (0) Patterson
Ty is looking to work his way around to Patterson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ty avoids the attempt from Patterson to control.
Patterson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Patterson is trying to maintain the position but Ty is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Ty works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (8) vs (0) Patterson
Patterson working to try and regain half guard.
Ty takes Patterson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ty (11) vs (0) Patterson#T4##SUB#
Patterson showing good submission defense here.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patterson trying to control the hands but Ty won't let him.
Patterson is trying to break free.
Patterson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ty off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T5##SUB#
Ty is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Patterson is defending well though. Ty let's go of the attempt for now.
Patterson rolls, trying to escape but Ty keeps control of the position.
Patterson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ty's guard. Nice work there by Patterson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (11) vs (2) Patterson
Ty is trying to keep Patterson in close.
Ty wants to improve his position but instead Patterson has moved into half guard.
Patterson controlling the action here. #T6#
Patterson wants to pass to mount but Ty is defending the position.
Ty is not content to let Patterson control the position.
Ty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Patterson is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Patterson is pressing down on Ty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ty is holding on for now.
Ty trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Patterson is looking to stall here but Ty recovers full guard.
Patterson trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom. #T8#
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Ty is keeping the position.
Patterson won't allow Ty to sweep him here.
Ty keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Ty pulls Patterson in close to his closed guard and prevents Patterson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ty keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patterson trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ty is pulling down on Patterson's head. It's preventing any offense from Patterson, at least for the moment.
Patterson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Patterson pushes down on Ty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Patterson trying to control from half guard but Ty is working away. #T11##SUB2#
Patterson is trying to work for a kimura but Ty is defending well.
#SUB2#
Patterson is working for a submission of some sort.
Patterson is trying to control. Ty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Patterson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ty haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Patterson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ty is not content to let Patterson control the position.
Ty wants to get back to full guard.
Patterson trying to control from half guard but Ty is working away.
Patterson is pressing down on Ty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ty is holding on for now. #T13#
Ty tries to roll over but Patterson keeps him under control.
Ty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Patterson trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Ty looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Patterson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ty looking for a sweep. Not yet Ty, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ty is really struggling to control Patterson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Claudio Ty retains his middleweight title!
Claudio Ty decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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