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CACC 180: Pavlov vs Cruz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shayne Corson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Corson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Gonzalez jumps guard and drags Corson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Corson wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Corson from controlling successfully.
Corson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonzalez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Corson postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Gonzalez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Corson passes into half guard.
Corson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzalez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Corson is working for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzalez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Corson is looking to pass into half guard but Gonzalez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gonzalez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corson (0) vs (2) Gonzalez
Corson is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Corson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez won't allow Corson to sweep him here.
Corson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Corson looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
#T3#
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corson is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Corson keeps moving.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Corson keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez is looking to pass into half guard but Corson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Corson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corson (2) vs (2) Gonzalez#T4#
Gonzalez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corson (2) vs (4) Gonzalez
Corson keeping full guard, as Gonzalez tries to pass.
Gonzalez looking to sit in guard and control but Corson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corson (4) vs (4) Gonzalez#SUB2#
Gonzalez looking for a guillotine here but Corson defends easily.
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5##SUB2#
Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corson wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Corson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Corson (7) vs (4) Gonzalez#SUB#
Corson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonzalez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gonzalez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Corson easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Corson (9) vs (4) Gonzalez#T6#
Corson avoids the attempt from Gonzalez to control.#SUB#
Corson goes for an armbar but Gonzalez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gonzalez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corson (9) vs (6) Gonzalez
Gonzalez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Corson (9) vs (9) Gonzalez
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gonzalez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7##SUB2#
Gonzalez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gonzalez's guard! Nice work there by Corson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corson (11) vs (9) Gonzalez
Corson postures up.
#SUB2#
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gonzalez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8#
Corson wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Corson is stalling in the full guard.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Corson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Corson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9#
Corson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Corson wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Corson passes Gonzalez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Corson seems to be looking for submissions.
Corson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Corson (14) vs (9) Gonzalez
Gonzalez is squirming around, avoiding Corson's attempts to control the action. #T10##SUB#
Corson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gonzalez manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Corson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonzalez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Corson tries for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well. #T11#
Gonzalez is trying to control Corson's posture but Corson avoids it.
Corson trying to control the position but Gonzalez is working away.
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Corson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gonzalez struggling a bit here.#T12#
Gonzalez prevents Corson from moving into mount. #SUB#
Corson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Corson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Corson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T13#
Corson tries to move to mount but Gonzalez blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Corson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonzalez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gonzalez is not content to let Corson control the position.
Gonzalez is trying to work for a sweep but Corson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Corson (16) vs (9) Gonzalez#T14#
Gonzalez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez is squirming around, avoiding Corson's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Corson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gonzalez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corson (16) vs (11) Gonzalez#SUB#
Corson working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corson controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corson takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
A less than humble Shayne Corson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Fionn Mulligan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jonny Picogram!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Picogram tries to clinch up.#TD#
Mulligan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mulligan (2) vs (0) Picogram
Picogram trying to hold on to Mulligan's head to control him but Mulligan postures up.
#SUB#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Picogram defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram tries to get to full guard but Mulligan has control of the leg.
Picogram trying to control but Mulligan postures up.
#T1#
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.
Mulligan is keen to just control but Picogram is a slippery customer.
Picogram regains full guard. Nicely done.
Picogram managing to control the position.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Picogram keeps moving. #SUB2#
Picogram looking for a guillotine here but Mulligan defends easily.
Mulligan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully.
Mulligan pushing down on Picogram's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Picogram wants to improve his position but Mulligan is controlling well.
Picogram is staying active underneath Mulligan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Picogram is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mulligan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mulligan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mulligan (2) vs (4) Picogram
Picogram is trying to stick to Mulligan's back but Mulligan is turning into Picogram. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Picogram's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mulligan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mulligan (4) vs (4) Picogram
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mulligan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Picogram is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Picogram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Picogram is looking for a triangle but Mulligan pushes his legs off easily.
Mulligan stopping the sweep attempt from Picogram.#T4#
Picogram is trying to keep Mulligan in close.
Mulligan passes Picogram's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mulligan is looking for submissions but instead, Picogram has regained full guard.
Mulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Picogram is keeping the position for now.
Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Picogram keeping full guard, as Mulligan tries to pass.
Mulligan passes Picogram's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Picogram tries to roll over but Mulligan keeps him under control.
Picogram is not content to let Mulligan control the position.
Picogram slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mulligan drops back looking for a leg! Picogram is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Picogram manages to kick Mulligan off! Mulligan jumps back into Picogram's guard.
Mulligan pushes down on Picogram's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Mulligan wants to take a breather but Picogram is having none of it. #SUB#
Mulligan is working for a submission of some sort.
Picogram is looking to improve his position.
Mulligan is trying to control the action in half guard but Picogram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Picogram trying to hold on to Mulligan's head to control him but Mulligan postures up.
Picogram is looking to get back to full guard here but Mulligan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (7) vs (4) Picogram#T7#
Picogram is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mulligan wants to control for a moment but Picogram uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Picogram is looking for a sweep. Mulligan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura but Picogram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mulligan to get the leverage.
Mulligan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mulligan moves into full mount! Picogram won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (10) vs (4) Picogram
Mulligan prevents Picogram from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Mulligan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T8#
Picogram gets back to half guard.
Picogram wants to control but Mulligan is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mulligan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Picogram is controlling Mulligan's trapped leg to prevent Mulligan from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Picogram defends it well. #SUB#
Mulligan is trying to work for a kimura but Picogram is defending well.
Mulligan is trying to control the action in half guard but Picogram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9##SUB#
Mulligan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Picogram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mulligan. #SUB#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura here.
Picogram is looking for a sweep. Mulligan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Picogram is pressing down on Mulligan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Picogram manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mulligan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mulligan (10) vs (6) Picogram
Picogram sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mulligan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Picogram tries to free his leg and advance position but Mulligan is retaining full guard.
Mulligan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Mulligan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Picogram tries to free his leg and advance position but Mulligan is retaining full guard.
Mulligan working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Picogram trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Picogram is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mulligan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Picogram is looking to defend but Mulligan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Picogram! Mulligan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Picogram taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fionn Mulligan!
Fionn Mulligan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Namidadu Nurmadokivodksech!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Nurmadokivodksech closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Esteves looking for a takedown.
Esteves tries to pull guard but Nurmadokivodksech forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Esteves wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vartan Esteves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nurmadokivodksech pulls guard effortlessly.
Esteves advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (3) vs (0) Nurmadokivodksech#SUB#
Esteves tries for a kimura but Nurmadokivodksech is defending well.
The referee asks Esteves politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Esteves prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nurmadokivodksech wants to control but Esteves postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves wants to control but Nurmadokivodksech is keeping him busy.
Nurmadokivodksech prevents Esteves from moving into mount. #T1#
Nurmadokivodksech tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Esteves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmadokivodksech keeps working.
Nurmadokivodksech is looking to reverse the position.
Nurmadokivodksech is still trying to improve position.
Esteves is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Esteves advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (5) vs (0) Nurmadokivodksech#T2#
Esteves wants to take Nurmadokivodksech's back here but Nurmadokivodksech is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Esteves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmadokivodksech is squirming around, avoiding Esteves's attempts to control the action.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to reverse the position but Esteves maintains control.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to lock up and control but Esteves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Esteves is looking to work his way around to Nurmadokivodksech's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Esteves looking to control but Nurmadokivodksech is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to hold on but Esteves postures up.#T3#
Nurmadokivodksech is wriggling around trying to escape.
Esteves fails to advance to Nurmadokivodksech's back.
Nurmadokivodksech is squirming around, avoiding Esteves's attempts to control the action.
Nurmadokivodksech really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Esteves jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nurmadokivodksech is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nurmadokivodksech and Esteves has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Esteves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Nurmadokivodksech is looking to regain half guard here but Esteves keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Esteves goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nurmadokivodksech rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Esteves's guard! Nice work there by Nurmadokivodksech! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (5) vs (2) Nurmadokivodksech
Esteves looking for a sweep. Not yet Esteves, not yet.
Nurmadokivodksech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Esteves looking to control but Nurmadokivodksech passes into half guard.
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Nurmadokivodksech has control of the leg. #SUB#
Esteves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Esteves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Esteves.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Esteves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmadokivodksech doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmadokivodksech manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Nurmadokivodksech trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves wants to sweep here but Nurmadokivodksech controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Esteves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Esteves has his foot on Nurmadokivodksech's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmadokivodksech works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
Nurmadokivodksech wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
Nurmadokivodksech looking to pass the guard.
Nurmadokivodksech trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Nurmadokivodksech is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nurmadokivodksech won't allow Esteves to sweep him here.
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmadokivodksech is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Nurmadokivodksech advances to half guard.
Esteves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Esteves is trying to keep Nurmadokivodksech in close.
Esteves 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.
Nurmadokivodksech trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves looking for a sweep. Not yet Esteves, not yet.
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmadokivodksech is proving a slippery customer.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmadokivodksech must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nurmadokivodksech not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Esteves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmadokivodksech defends well.
Esteves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmadokivodksech's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (7) vs (2) Nurmadokivodksech#SUB2#
Nurmadokivodksech working for a triangle but Esteves defends it easily.
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmadokivodksech is keeping the position for now.
Esteves forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Esteves moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (10) vs (2) Nurmadokivodksech
Nurmadokivodksech wants to control but Esteves postures up.#SUB#
Esteves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurmadokivodksech knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Esteves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurmadokivodksech, who protects the arm well.
Nurmadokivodksech gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (12) vs (2) Nurmadokivodksech
Esteves wants to control the pace but Nurmadokivodksech is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Nurmadokivodksech wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (15) vs (2) Nurmadokivodksech#SUB#
Esteves has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nurmadokivodksech has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Esteves is looking for the choke from the back position but Nurmadokivodksech is controlling his hands well.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to break free.
Nurmadokivodksech trying to control the hands but Esteves won't let him. #SUB#
Esteves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Esteves trying to control.#T11#
Nurmadokivodksech trying to control the hands but Esteves breaks the grip.
Nurmadokivodksech staying busy and making it hard for Esteves to control.
Esteves is hanging on to Nurmadokivodksech's back as he tries to escape.
Esteves just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nurmadokivodksech trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Esteves keeps control of the position as Nurmadokivodksech tries to break free.
Esteves gets his hands free as Nurmadokivodksech looks to control.
Esteves keeps control of the position easily here as Nurmadokivodksech tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Esteves looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Nurmadokivodksech is controlling Esteves 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (15) vs (4) Nurmadokivodksech#T12##SUB#
Esteves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurmadokivodksech is aware though and is defending well.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
Esteves is trying to control the position but Nurmadokivodksech postures up.
Nurmadokivodksech is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Esteves trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Esteves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Nurmadokivodksech from controlling successfully.
Esteves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmadokivodksech's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (17) vs (4) Nurmadokivodksech
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Nurmadokivodksech is keeping the position.
Nurmadokivodksech controlling the position.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmadokivodksech is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmadokivodksech looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nurmadokivodksech escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esteves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T14#
Nurmadokivodksech keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Esteves 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.
Esteves pushing down on Nurmadokivodksech's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Vartan Esteves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Amos Burton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burton as he jumps to the side.
Burton wants to counter with a clinch but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriquez sets himself, and Burton steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodriquez avoids it this time.
Rodriquez tries for a takedown but Burton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burton defends well and Rodriquez ends up having to push Burton into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodriquez tries to pull guard but Burton forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Burton stops a takedown attempt from Rodriquez.
#TD2#
Burton pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Burton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Burton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriquez is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burton looking for a guillotine here but Rodriquez defends easily.
Burton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez pushing down on Burton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Burton is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rodriquez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burton defends it well.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Burton defending well.
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Burton is a slippery customer.
Burton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Burton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Burton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodriquez trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Burton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriquez defends it easily.
Rodriquez pushes down on Burton's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Rodriquez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burton sees it coming and defends easily.
Burton tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodriquez is looking for a kimura here.
Burton wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rodriquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Burton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burton tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Burton regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Burton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriquez defends well.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Burton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Burton is looking for a triangle but Rodriquez pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Burton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rodriquez escapes and throws Burton's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (3) vs (0) Burton
Burton is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Burton is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez just content to control the position.
Burton is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Burton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriquez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (6) vs (0) Burton
Burton working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Burton 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.
Rodriquez moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (9) vs (0) Burton#SUB#
Burton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burton's body.
Burton tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
#T6##SUB#
Rodriquez looking to break Burton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rodriquez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Will Rodriquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Burton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rodriquez's arms. #SUB#
Rodriquez looking for the RNC.
Burton is trying to break free.
Burton staying busy and making it hard for Rodriquez to control.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Burton from escaping the position.
Burton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rodriquez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Rodriquez working for a choke but Burton is defending well.
Burton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7##SUB#
Rodriquez looking for the choke but no joy.
Burton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodriquez.
Burton is really stuck here.
Burton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodriquez.
Burton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Burton.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (9) vs (2) Burton
Burton looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) Burton#SUB2#
Burton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Burton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriquez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Burton working for a triangle but Rodriquez defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Burton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Rodriquez passes Burton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burton is staying active underneath Rodriquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Burton defending well.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriquez wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Burton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burton is holding on for now. #SUB#
Rodriquez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burton sees it coming and defends easily.#T10##SUB#
Rodriquez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burton sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Burton is defending the position.
Burton gets full guard.#SUB2#
Burton looking for a guillotine here but Rodriquez defends easily.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11##SUB#
Rodriquez 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.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Burton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriquez defends well.
Burton keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rodriquez is sitting in close to Burton's body. Burton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rodriquez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rodriquez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Burton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Amos Burton! |
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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 32 wins and 24 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Halli sprawls well initially but Mata persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Halli
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mata's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (2) vs (4) Halli
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (4) Halli
Mata wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T1#
Mata is stalling in the full guard.
Mata won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Halli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mata is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Halli. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (7) vs (4) Halli
Halli can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB#
Mata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mata trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halli has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Mata wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Halli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (9) vs (4) Halli
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Mata content just to control the position here.
Mata moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mata (12) vs (4) Halli#SUB#
Mata is persistently looking for the submission but Halli is defending it well.
Mata is looking to control Halli but Halli is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mata is really struggling to control Halli but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Mata looking to hold on to the position here but Halli rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB2#
Mata lying in Halli's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Halli decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mata taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reijo Halli!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 24 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Wasa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thayer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wasa is in Thayer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wasa controls the pace.#SUB2#
Thayer working for a triangle but Wasa defends it easily.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Thayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Wasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Wasa is working for a submission of some sort.
Thayer tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.#T2#
Thayer is in trouble now - Wasa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Wasa has a good base and remains in mount.
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thayer tries to reverse the position but Wasa maintains control.
Wasa trying to control but Thayer is having none of it. #T3#
Wasa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wasa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thayer is holding on tight.
Wasa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thayer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wasa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thayer is holding on tight.
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wasa trying to control but Thayer is having none of it. #T4#
Wasa controlling from mount.
Thayer is looking to get to half guard.
Thayer tries to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Thayer is trying desperately to improve position.
Wasa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Wasa controlling his opponent.
Wasa wants to take his opponent's back but Thayer doesn't allow it.
Thayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thayer has given up his back here. Will Wasa look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (8) vs (0) Thayer
Wasa has good solid back control here. #T6##SUB#
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Wasa is persistently looking for the submission but Thayer is defending it well.
#SUB#
Wasa tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke.
Wasa tries to keep control of the position but Thayer is staying busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Wasa controlling the position well here. Thayer rolled but Wasa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thayer trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip. #SUB#
Wasa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thayer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wasa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thayer's body.
#SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T8#
Thayer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wasa's guard. Nice work there by Thayer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (2) Thayer#SUB#
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thayer trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9#
Wasa 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: Wasa (10) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thayer.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Wasa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wasa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thayer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa passes Thayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wasa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Thayer is defending well.
Wasa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (2) Thayer
Wasa tries to advance to mount but Thayer denies him. #T12##SUB#
Wasa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thayer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thayer is trying to escape the position but Wasa is controlling the position. #SUB#
Wasa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thayer wants to control but Wasa postures up.#T13#
Wasa advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (15) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Wasa is trying to control here but Thayer has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB#
Wasa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wasa is keen to just control but Thayer is a slippery customer.#T14#
Thayer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Masa Wasa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiso drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feltre (0) vs (2) Fiso
We've been hearing good reports from Feltre'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.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso won't allow Feltre to sweep him here.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Feltre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (2) vs (2) Fiso
Feltre is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Feltre postures up. #SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a triangle but Feltre pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso pulls Feltre in close to prevent any damage.
Feltre stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
Feltre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Feltre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso wants to improve his position but instead Feltre has moved into half guard.
Feltre passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (5) vs (2) Fiso
Feltre wants to take Fiso's back here but Fiso is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Feltre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiso is looking to escape.
Feltre is looking to work his way around to Fiso's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Feltre seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Fiso is holding on tight.
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.
Feltre trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Fiso tries to reverse the position but Feltre maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Feltre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Feltre forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Feltre (8) vs (2) Fiso#SUB#
Fiso fending off the submission attempt from Feltre.
Fiso trying to control the hands but Feltre breaks the grip.
Fiso wants to escape the position.
Fiso rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Feltre wants to pass the guard but Fiso is defending well.
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiso managing to control the position.
Feltre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feltre passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (11) vs (2) Fiso#SUB#
Feltre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T5#
Fiso is not content to let Feltre control the position. #SUB#
Feltre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Feltre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiso has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Feltre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fiso wants to control but Feltre postures up.#T6#
Fiso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Feltre's best efforts.
Fiso is doing well to control the position and prevent Feltre from advancing to side control.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Feltre is working for a kimura but Fiso is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Feltre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiso sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Feltre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso won't allow Feltre to pass to mount.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Feltre works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (14) vs (2) Fiso#T7#
Feltre working away.
Fiso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Feltre off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Feltre (14) vs (6) Fiso
Feltre tries to escape the position.
Fiso controlling from the back.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Feltre tries to break free.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fiso has the hooks in. Feltre is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Feltre looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiso.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Feltre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
I really don't envy Feltre right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.
A lull in the action here.
#T9#
Feltre wants to escape the position.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Feltre tries to roll but Fiso sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Feltre defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fiso's arms.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Feltre's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Feltre prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.#T10#
Feltre trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
Feltre is keeping busy.
Fiso has the hooks in. Feltre is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Feltre is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Feltre is staying busy.
Feltre tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiso controls the action.
Feltre tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Feltre is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
Feltre looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiso.
Feltre is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Fiso controls the position.
Feltre is really stuck here.
Feltre is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Feltre is trying to break free.
Fiso is looking to control Feltre but Feltre is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Feltre tries to break free.
#T13#
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Feltre tries to buck him off.
Feltre tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Feltre prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
Feltre is in bad spot here.
#T14#
Fiso is not going to allow Feltre to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Feltre right now.
Feltre wants to escape the position.
Feltre staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
I would not like to be Feltre right now.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feltre rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feltre takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Felipe Feltre 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hanagan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Average's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Average wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Average's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Average is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Average is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Average is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hanagan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (5) Hanagan
Average tries to bench press Hanagan off him but Hanagan keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Average struggling a bit here.#T1#
Hanagan trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Hanagan working away.
Average tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average can't do much from the bottom here.
Average is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanagan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Average is trying to escape the position but Hanagan is controlling the position.
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Average is letting Hanagan control him for a moment. #T2#
Average is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanagan wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Hanagan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hanagan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Average wants to control but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Average struggling a bit here.
Average is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Average is looking for a sweep.
Average can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanagan trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Average is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it.
Hanagan wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Average tries to improve position but can't.
Hanagan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Average! Score +2 for reaching mount: Average (0) vs (7) Hanagan#T4#
Average manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hanagan is trying to control. Average wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanagan in particular looking to stall.
Average controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Average has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanagan is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Average gets back to full guard.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up. #T5#
Average keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
Average looking to control.
Hanagan stays in close to Average's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hanagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanagan has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.
Average trying to control the position here. #T6#
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanagan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
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.
Average keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Average is pulling down on Hanagan's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanagan, at least for the moment.#T7#
Average trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Average working for a triangle but Hanagan defends it easily.
Hanagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Average controlling Hanagan's posture.
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Average looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Hanagan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Average's guard.
Average wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hanagan is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanagan prevents Average from improving his position.
Average is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB#
Average is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanagan pulls his head out easily.
Hanagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanagan is keen to just control but Average is a slippery customer.
Average is controlling Hanagan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hanagan is pressing down on Average's thigh, looking to free his foot. Average is holding on for now.
Hanagan is thwarting Average's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Average manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Average is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Hanagan pushing down on Average's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hanagan is working for a kimura but Average is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanagan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (10) Hanagan
Hanagan avoids the attempt from Average to control.#SUB2#
Hanagan has hold of Average's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Average manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Average wants to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.#T11#
Hanagan trying to control but Average is having none of it.
Hanagan controlling the pace for now.
Average tries to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Average is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Average working to try and regain half guard.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Average gets back to half guard.#T12#
Average is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanagan is pressing down on Average's thigh, looking to free his foot. Average is holding on for now.
Average is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanagan controlling the action here.
Hanagan prevents Average from improving his position.
Average trying to control here.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Average is controlling Hanagan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T13#
Average tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Average is trying to control but can't.
Hanagan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Average keeping control of the position.
Hanagan prevents Average from improving his position.
Hanagan wants to advance to full mount but Average doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T14#
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
Hanagan trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average working a defensive guard here.
Average looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hanagan is now in half guard.
Hanagan moves into full mount! Average won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (13) Hanagan
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan wins on points by 13 to 0.
A victorious Charley Hanagan 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Retired Sparbot 3! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Sparbot 3 is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sparbot 3 gets underhooks to prevent Archer's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging Sparbot 3 to the mat.
Archer wants to sweep here but Sparbot 3 controlling him for the moment.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sparbot 3 from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot 3 defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Sparbot 3 trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sparbot 3 is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Archer working for submissions but it's allowed Sparbot 3 to get to half guard.
#T2#
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sparbot 3 keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparbot 3 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.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sparbot 3's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Archer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparbot 3 is aware though and is defending well.
Sparbot 3 pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Archer is trying to control but Sparbot 3 passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot 3 (3) vs (0) Archer#T4#
Archer tries to improve position but can't.
Sparbot 3 has knee on belly momentarily but Archer bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparbot 3's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparbot 3's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparbot 3 (3) vs (4) Archer#SUB2#
Archer is persistently looking for the submission but Sparbot 3 is defending it well.
Sparbot 3 wants to control his opponent's hands but Archer gets his hands free.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparbot 3'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.#T5#
What can Sparbot 3 do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Archer wants to control but Sparbot 3 is keeping busy.
Sparbot 3 trying to control but not successfully.
Sparbot 3 prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.
Sparbot 3's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Archer's hands.
Archer struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Sparbot 3 defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms.
Archer avoiding Sparbot 3 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Archer.
Sparbot 3 just trying to survive but Archer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7#
Archer is looking to control Sparbot 3 but Sparbot 3 is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Archer working for the choke. #SUB2#
Archer looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Sparbot 3 defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Archer gets his hands free as Sparbot 3 looks to control. #SUB2#
Archer tightening his grip on Sparbot 3, looking for the choke. #T8#
Sparbot 3 prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Archer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Archer is trying to control but Sparbot 3 is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparbot 3 is looking to escape.
Sparbot 3 wants to control but Archer is having none of it.#T9#
Sparbot 3 is controlling an arm, preventing Archer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Archer looking to control but Sparbot 3 is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Archer wants to take his opponent's back but Sparbot 3 doesn't allow it.
Archer wants to control but Sparbot 3 has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Sparbot 3 keeping hold of Archer's head, controlling as best he can. #T10#
Sparbot 3 trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparbot 3 is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Archer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11#
Archer is looking to pass Sparbot 3's guard but actually Sparbot 3 recovers to full guard.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparbot 3 is keeping the position for now.
Sparbot 3 being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Sparbot 3 keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Sparbot 3 managing to control the position.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Archer trying to control but Sparbot 3 is working from the bottom.
Sparbot 3 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot 3 (3) vs (7) Archer#T14##SUB2#
Archer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sparbot 3 has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sparbot 3 is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparbot 3 struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 7 to 3.
After winning the bout, Able Archer 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pavlov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T4#
Cruz trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov 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: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Cruz
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Cruz recovers full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz controlling the position.
Pavlov stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Cruz
Pavlov controls the position from side control.#T6#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Pavlov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cruz is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Cruz blocks the move with his legs.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T8#
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Pavlov working away.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.#T9#
Pavlov trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T10#
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz is concentrating on defense, preventing Pavlov from advancing position.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz 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.#T11#
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pavlov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T12#
Pavlov is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cruz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pavlov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Cruz#T13#
Cruz tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cruz wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T14#
Pavlov prevents Cruz from getting the reversal.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but instead Cruz manages to regain half guard.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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