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CACC 184: Hozdic vs Neuer PBP Commentary |
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 23 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bystrom closes the distance and pushes Lo back into the ropes.#TD#
Lo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bystrom regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) Bystrom#SUB2#
Bystrom has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lo 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 Bystrom. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (0) Bystrom
Bystrom is looking to reverse the position.
Bystrom seems a little lost for a moment, as Lo dominates the positioning.
Bystrom is looking to regain half guard here but Lo keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
Lo slows the pace down.
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.
Bystrom is trying to get back to half guard.
Bystrom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Bystrom tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Lo controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Lo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Bystrom is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bystrom avoid being mounted?#T4#
Bystrom tries to get to full guard but Lo 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.
Bystrom trying to control but Lo postures up.
Bystrom tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2#
Bystrom has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lo! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (8) vs (0) Bystrom
Lo working away.
Bystrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bystrom is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Bystrom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bystrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bystrom.#T6##SUB2#
Bystrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.#SUB2#
Bystrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bystrom has an active guard here but Lo has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Lo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lo pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Lo stalling.
Lo uses his free foot to push down on Bystrom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bystrom. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (11) vs (0) Bystrom
Bystrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bystrom tries to lock up and control but Lo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bystrom working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Bystrom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (11) vs (2) Bystrom
Lo seems keen to control Bystrom's posture.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
Lo is trying to control the position but Bystrom postures up. #T10#
Bystrom preventing the sweep.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Bystrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Bystrom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (13) vs (2) Bystrom
Lo trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bystrom throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lo escapes and throws Bystrom's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (16) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Lo just content to control the position.
Bystrom is trying to improve his position.
Lo trying to control the position but Bystrom is working away. #T12#
Bystrom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bystrom gets full guard.#T13#
Lo trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bystrom looking for subs off his back but Lo has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Lo controlling the pace.
Bystrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Lo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (19) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Bystrom's face as Lo controls the position.
Bystrom tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Lo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bystrom struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alen Ohanian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Stark gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ohanian (2) vs (0) Stark
Stark keeping moving, preventing Ohanian from controlling successfully.
Ohanian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ohanian defends well.#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ohanian looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark is trying to keep Ohanian in close.
#T1##SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ohanian passes into half guard.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark trying to control the position.
Ohanian passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ohanian seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Ohanian is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Stark wants to improve his position but Ohanian is controlling well.
Stark trying to hold on to Ohanian's head to control him but Ohanian postures up.
Ohanian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to 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.
Stark trying to control but Ohanian postures up.
Ohanian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ohanian is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ohanian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Ohanian moves into full mount! Stark won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (5) vs (0) Stark
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ohanian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stark tries to hold on but Ohanian postures up.#T4#
Ohanian wants to control the pace but Stark is squirming around nicely.
Stark wants to hold on but Ohanian pushes him away.#SUB#
Ohanian goes for an armbar but Stark turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stark. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (5) vs (2) Stark
Ohanian keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Ohanian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (7) vs (2) Stark#T5##SUB2#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Ohanian pushes his legs off easily.
Ohanian postures up.
Ohanian wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Ohanian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ohanian trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. #T6#
Stark can't keep his opponent in guard - Ohanian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stark wants to control but Ohanian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ohanian is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ohanian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ohanian is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ohanian moves into full mount! Stark won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (10) vs (2) Stark#T7#
Stark is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Ohanian goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stark turns into him and now he's in Ohanian's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (10) vs (4) Stark
Stark wants to pass the guard but Ohanian is keeping the position.
Stark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Ohanian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark passes Ohanian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ohanian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stark won't allow Ohanian to sweep him here.
Ohanian controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself. #SUB2#
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ohanian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ohanian has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (12) vs (4) Stark#T9#
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Stark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (12) vs (6) Stark
Stark passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (12) vs (9) Stark
Ohanian is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.
Ohanian struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ohanian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T10#
Ohanian sneaks back into half guard.
Stark wants to pass to mount but Ohanian is defending the position. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a kimura but Ohanian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Ohanian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark trying to control but Ohanian is working from the bottom. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ohanian is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (14) vs (9) Stark#SUB2#
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ohanian defends well.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark is trying to keep Ohanian in close.
#T12#
Stark keeping moving, preventing Ohanian from controlling successfully.
Ohanian being controlled here momentarily.
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #T13#
Stark trying to control the position.
Ohanian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now. #T14##SUB2#
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark has Ohanian pulled in close to control his posture.
Ohanian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ohanian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohanian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ohanian takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
A victorious Alen Ohanian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Cathail Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Murphy
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Sanchez is not content to let Murphy control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Sanchez looking to control.
#T1#
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy controlling the action here.
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.
Murphy is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.#T2#
Well, if Murphy 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.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Murphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murphy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez wants to control but Murphy passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Murphy trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well. #T6#
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard.
More stalling from Murphy.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T8#
Murphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T9#
Murphy postures up.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Murphy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Murphy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murphy is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well.
Murphy wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez is looking to sweep but instead, Murphy has passed into half guard.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murphy trying to control from Sanchez's half guard. Sanchez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Murphy content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sanchez has locked up a guillotine! Sanchez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Murphy is holding on here and Sanchez must be using up a lot of energy. Murphy has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sanchez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesus Sanchez!
A very excited looking Jesus Sanchez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bangsit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bangsit wants it to stay on the feet.
Dalton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bangsit circles away.
Dalton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bangsit avoids it really well and circles away.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Dalton is quick to defend against it.
Andy Bangsit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacer Dalton.
Dalton goes for a double leg but Bangsit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Bangsit continues to drive forward.
Dalton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bangsit circles away.
Dalton shoots in looking for a takedown. Bangsit tries to sprawl out of it but Dalton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bangsit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangsit feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Bangsit. No joy for Dalton on that attempt.
Bangsit feinted with a counter takedown.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bangsit but Bangsit pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Dalton feints and as Bangsit raises his hands in defense, Dalton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bangsit (0) vs (2) Dalton#T1#
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Bangsit'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.#SUB#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dalton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bangsit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Bangsit's legs - danger averted.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bangsit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (2) vs (2) Dalton
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bangsit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dalton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (2) vs (4) Dalton#T2#
Bangsit controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself. #SUB#
Bangsit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalton is aware though and is defending well.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Bangsit keeps moving.
Bangsit has control of Dalton's left arm, preventing Dalton from doing any damage.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bangsit is keeping the position for now.
Bangsit wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton is fighting to break Bangsit's control of his arms but Bangsit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Bangsit is retaining full guard.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Bangsit keeps moving.
Dalton postures up.
#SUB#
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dalton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bangsit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Bangsit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bangsit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bangsit keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Dalton defends easily.
#SUB#
Bangsit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Dalton stays in close to Bangsit's body and controls the position.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton stays in close to Bangsit's body and controls the position.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Bangsit is retaining full guard.
Dalton advances to half guard.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Bangsit defends it.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Bangsit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Bangsit is working away. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Bangsit is working away. #T7#
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Bangsit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dalton is just content to waste time from the top position. Bangsit takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton postures up.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dalton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bangsit controlling Dalton's posture. #T8#
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton looking to sit in guard and control but Bangsit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (4) vs (4) Dalton
Bangsit wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Bangsit controlling him for the moment.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Bangsit postures up. #T9#
Dalton keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton 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.
Dalton pulls Bangsit in close to his closed guard and prevents Bangsit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bangsit trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is trying to keep Bangsit in close.
#T10#
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bangsit is one step ahead there.
Bangsit wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Bangsit slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Dalton is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton tries to roll over but Bangsit keeps him under control.
Bangsit is taking a breather. Dalton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dalton is positioning himself well to prevent Bangsit advancing to mount. #T11#
Bangsit passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (7) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Bangsit's attempts to control the action.
Bangsit controlling the position easily from mount.
Bangsit tries to control but Dalton wriggling away.
Bangsit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Bangsit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bangsit avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.
Dalton 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.
Dalton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bangsit moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bangsit (10) vs (4) Dalton
Bangsit doesn't have the hooks in and Dalton manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (10) vs (6) Dalton
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bangsit working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Bangsit wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (10) vs (9) Dalton
Bangsit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Dalton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bangsit is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
Dalton trying to control the position but Bangsit is working away.
Bangsit is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Dalton trying to control the action but Bangsit is working from the bottom.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep.
Bangsit wants to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton trying to control the action but Bangsit is working from the bottom.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom here.
Bangsit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Bangsit is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bangsit takes the fight on points by 10 to 9. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Por Pramuk scores with a takedown into Krawlee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krawlee (0) vs (2) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Por Pramuk trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Por Pramuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Por Pramuk trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Por Pramuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Por Pramuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krawlee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee controls Por Pramuk momentarily but Por Pramuk frees himself.
Krawlee wants to sweep here but Por Pramuk controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Por Pramuk wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving. #T1#
Por Pramuk looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Por Pramuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krawlee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Por Pramuk advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (0) vs (5) Por Pramuk
Krawlee wants to control but Por Pramuk postures up.
Por Pramuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krawlee keeps working. #T2#
Por Pramuk advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Krawlee (0) vs (7) Por Pramuk
Krawlee tries to hold on but Por Pramuk pushes him away.
Krawlee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krawlee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krawlee is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Por Pramuk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krawlee is looking to escape. #T3#
Krawlee has given up his back. Will we see Por Pramuk going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Krawlee (0) vs (10) Por Pramuk#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Krawlee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Krawlee for a finish. #SUB2#
Krawlee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Krawlee is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Krawlee is working hard here to advance position.
Por Pramuk controls the position.
Krawlee tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is looking for the choke from the back position but Krawlee is controlling his hands well.
Krawlee wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Krawlee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Krawlee for a finish.
Krawlee trying to control the hands but Por Pramuk breaks the grip. #T5#
Por Pramuk is hanging on to Krawlee's back as he tries to escape.
Krawlee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Krawlee right now.
#SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for the choke but no joy.
Krawlee trying to control the position but Por Pramuk manages to sink in the hooks.
Krawlee is trying to break free.
#T6#
Por Pramuk is not going to allow Krawlee to sit and survive in this position.
Krawlee tries to roll but Por Pramuk sticks to his back.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Por Pramuk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Por Pramuk's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Por Pramuk just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T7#
Krawlee is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Krawlee trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Por Pramuk's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking to break Krawlee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krawlee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Por Pramuk will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Krawlee trying to control the hands but Por Pramuk won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Krawlee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Por Pramuk tries to get the hooks in deep but Krawlee pushed the leg off.
Krawlee just trying to survive but Por Pramuk is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk is persistently looking for the submission but Krawlee is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for the choke but no joy.
Krawlee is really stuck here.
#T9#
Krawlee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Por Pramuk wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy.
Krawlee can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Krawlee is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Por Pramuk gets his way!
Krawlee trying to control the hands but Por Pramuk breaks the grip.
Por Pramuk controls the action.#T10##SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for the choke but no joy.
Por Pramuk keeps control of the position as Krawlee tries to break free.
Por Pramuk is not going to allow Krawlee to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Por Pramuk's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T11##SUB2#
Krawlee fending off the submission attempt from Por Pramuk. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk is persistently looking for the submission but Krawlee is defending it well.
Krawlee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Por Pramuk doesn't have the hooks in and Krawlee manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (10) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
Krawlee won't allow Por Pramuk to sweep him here. #T12#
Krawlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Por Pramuk is keeping the position for now.
Por Pramuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krawlee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krawlee looking to pass the guard.
Por Pramuk wants to sweep here but Krawlee controlling him for the moment.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Por Pramuk keeps moving. #T13#
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position but Krawlee postures up.
Por Pramuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krawlee is one step ahead there.
Krawlee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krawlee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (5) vs (10) Por Pramuk
Krawlee is trying to move to mount but Por Pramuk reverses beautifully and ends up in Krawlee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krawlee (5) vs (12) Por Pramuk#T14#
Krawlee wants to sweep but no luck.
Krawlee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Por Pramuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee is trying to keep Por Pramuk in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Por Pramuk wins on points by 12 to 5.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This is the new era of Dieselnoi! '. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joey tries to close the distance and clinch but Holzken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Joey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Joey jumps guard and drags Holzken to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Holzken postures up.
Holzken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey pulls Holzken in close to prevent any damage.
Holzken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey 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.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Holzken has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB2#
Holzken 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.
Holzken controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holzken trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey 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.#SUB#
Joey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving. #T2#
Holzken won't allow Joey to sweep him here.
Holzken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Holzken is still trying to improve position.
Joey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holzken looking to pass the guard.
Joey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joey controls Holzken momentarily but Holzken frees himself. #SUB2#
Holzken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Joey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holzken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Joey is tightening it up a little... Holzken has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Holzken reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Holzken taps out! Nice BJJ there by Joey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tribbiani Joey!
A relieved looking Tribbiani Joey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arias gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Arias
Arias wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis'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.
Alopodis wants to sweep but Arias has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Arias
Alopodis tries to buck Arias off but Arias is having none of it.
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Arias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Arias tries to move to mount but Alopodis blocks the move with his legs.
Arias working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Arias uses his free foot to push down on Alopodis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alopodis. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Arias
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount but Arias keeps good control and instead manages to take Alopodis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (11) Arias
Alopodis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Arias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arias prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#T2#
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Arias trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (11) Arias
Arias working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Alopodis lying in Arias's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Arias decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Alopodis taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Arias!
A very excited looking George Arias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 23 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx with a poor takedown #TD#
and Blood counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blood (4) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Blood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Blood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sparxx has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blood but great work by Sparxx. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blood (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Blood is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Blood tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Sparxx working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
I've been told that Sparxx has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Blood keeping his opponent close.
Sparxx works to advance to full mount. Blood defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blood (4) vs (6) Sparxx#T2#
Blood tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blood is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Sparxx is working for a guillotine from mount but Blood frees his head quite easily.
Sparxx avoids the attempt from Blood to control.#T3#
Sparxx trying to control but Blood is having none of it.
Blood slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sparxx is pressing down on Blood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blood is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Blood'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.
Blood is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Blood defends it. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparxx.
Sparxx works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (4) vs (9) Sparxx
Sparxx looking to control but Blood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Blood is working to get back to half guard.
Blood wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.#SUB2#
Blood defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sparxx.
Blood is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blood is looking to escape. #T6#
Blood is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparxx is trying to control here but Blood has managed to regain half guard.
Sparxx not doing much here.
Blood is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard. #T7#
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura here.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blood defends it well.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Blood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T8#
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Blood defends it.
Blood keeping hold of Sparxx's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Sparxx wants to work for an arm triangle but Blood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sparxx seems to be working for a kimura but Blood defends the submission attempt.#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but Blood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparxx to get the leverage.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blood keeps working.
Blood trying to control from the bottom.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Blood keeping hold of Sparxx's head, controlling as best he can. #T10#
Blood is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blood avoid being mounted?
Blood is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Sparxx 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.
Blood wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Sparxx prevents Blood from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sparxx is working for a kimura here but Blood manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sparxx's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (6) vs (9) Sparxx
Blood works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Blood wants to work for an arm triangle but Sparxx is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Blood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparxx has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12##SUB#
Blood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparxx has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Blood is controlling well.
#SUB#
Blood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Blood has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (9) vs (9) Sparxx#SUB#
Blood jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sparxx is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sparxx and Blood has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Blood tries to move to mount but Sparxx blocks the move with his legs. #T13##SUB#
Blood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sparxx has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blood but great work by Sparxx. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blood (9) vs (13) Sparxx
Well,Blood is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Sparxx taking a breather here.
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but Blood denies him.
Sparxx wants to control but Blood is keeping him busy. #T14#
Blood tries to buck Sparxx off but Sparxx is having none of it.
Blood is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sparxx working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Sparxx looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 13 to 9.
Tyrone Sparxx very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andersson shoots for a double leg takedown but Wangler sprawls well. He's pushed Andersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andersson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wangler attempts a counter takedown but Andersson avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Andersson has managed to clinch.
Wangler has Andersson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Andersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Wangler pulls guard successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Wangler looking to control.
Andersson trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Andersson has gone for a leg lock! Wangler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andersson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Andersson#SUB2#
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangler is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Andersson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends 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.
Andersson controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself. #T2#
Wangler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.
Andersson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Andersson has his foot on Wangler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wangler works his way back into a safe position though.
Wangler content to stall in guard here.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully. #T4#
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andersson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wangler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (0) Andersson
Wangler just content to control the position.
Wangler trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom. #T5#
Andersson struggling a bit here.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Andersson is not content to let Wangler control the position.
Andersson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Andersson wants to control but Wangler postures up.
Andersson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wangler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg. #T7#
Still in half guard, Wangler seems content to control.
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wangler slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Andersson has a hand on Wangler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wangler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (8) vs (0) Andersson
Wangler prevents Andersson from getting the reversal.
Andersson tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wangler wants to control but instead Andersson manages to regain half guard.
Wangler passes into side control, despite Andersson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (11) vs (0) Andersson#T9#
Andersson is trying to control Wangler's posture but Wangler avoids it.
Andersson is not content to let Wangler control the position.
Wangler takes a little break here. Andersson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Andersson wants to control but Wangler postures up.#T10#
Andersson tries to buck Wangler off but Wangler is having none of it.
Andersson wants to control but Wangler postures up.
Wangler advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (13) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson is looking to get to half guard.
Wangler controlling his opponent.
Andersson wants to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.#T11#
Andersson is squirming around, avoiding Wangler's attempts to control the action.
Andersson is desperately trying to improve his position but Wangler has a good base and remains in mount.
Wangler controlling the pace for now.
Andersson wants to control but Wangler 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.#T12#
Wangler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape.
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.
Wangler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape. #T13#
Andersson tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andersson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wangler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wangler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wangler wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Bobby Wangler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 2 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Neuer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Neuer is trying to trip Hozdic. He has hold of a leg but Hozdic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Neuer persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Neuer
Hozdic controlling Neuer's posture.
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Hozdic is pulling down on Neuer's head. It's preventing any offense from Neuer, at least for the moment.
Hozdic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Neuer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hozdic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Neuer has Hozdic in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Neuer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass. #T1#
Neuer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hozdic's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (4) Neuer
Neuer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic is trying to control the position but Neuer postures up.
Neuer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic trying to keep a closed guard but Neuer is proving a slippery customer.
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hozdic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hozdic is adopting a defensive guard.
Neuer looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Neuer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hozdic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Neuer has Hozdic in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (4) vs (4) Neuer
Hozdic looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Neuer 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: Hozdic (4) vs (6) Neuer
Neuer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (4) vs (9) Neuer
Neuer pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Neuer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hozdic is now in Neuer's guard. A big mistake from Neuer there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (6) vs (9) Neuer#T4#
Neuer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neuer keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass. #SUB2#
Neuer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hozdic escapes and throws Neuer's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (9) vs (9) Neuer
A lull in the action here as Hozdic stalls from top position.
Neuer is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Neuer keeps trying to improve his position.
Neuer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
A lull in the action here as Hozdic stalls from top position.
Neuer sneaks back into half guard.
Neuer 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.
Neuer tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg.
Neuer manages to get to full guard.
Neuer wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Hozdic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hozdic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hozdic prevents Neuer from improving his position.
Hozdic trying to control the pace.
Neuer is refusing to be controlled, as Hozdic sits in half guard. #T8#
Neuer wants to sweep but Hozdic has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (12) vs (9) Neuer
Neuer tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Hozdic trying to control the position but Neuer is working away.
Neuer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hozdic wants to control but Neuer is keeping him busy.
Neuer is looking to regain half guard here but Hozdic keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Neuer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neuer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hozdic jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (15) vs (9) Neuer
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Neuer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neuer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Hozdic controls the position.
Neuer is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Hozdic trying to control the position but Neuer is working away.
Neuer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hozdic off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (15) vs (13) Neuer#SUB2#
Neuer is looking for a choke. Hozdic gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Hozdic manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (17) vs (13) Neuer
Neuer wants to improve his position but instead Hozdic has moved into half guard.
Neuer wants to get back to full guard but Hozdic has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (20) vs (13) Neuer#T12#
Hozdic happy to just control the position for now.
Neuer is trying to get back to half guard.
Neuer seems a little lost for a moment, as Hozdic dominates the positioning.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neuer keeps working.
Neuer tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position. #T13#
Neuer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neuer wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Neuer works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Neuer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hozdic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hozdic trying to control but Neuer is working from the bottom. #T14#
Neuer wants to hit a sweep here but Hozdic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Neuer there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (23) vs (13) Neuer
Neuer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hozdic wants to control the pace but Neuer is squirming around nicely.
Neuer tries to improve his position but instead Hozdic has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (26) vs (13) Neuer
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Neuer right now.
Neuer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 26 to 13.
Dragan Hozdic retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dragan Hozdic waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY's logo in front of the cameras. |
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