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CACC 186: Ribbler vs Lee PBP Commentary |
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jay Calico! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Timmy Flowers!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Calico gets caught napping as Flowers dives in and scores a takedown. Calico manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Calico (0) vs (2) Flowers
Calico is trying to keep Flowers in close.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Flowers working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Calico pulls Flowers in close to prevent any damage.
Calico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Calico looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calico is trying to keep Flowers in close.
#T1#
Flowers trying to control but Calico is working from the bottom.
Flowers pushing down on Calico's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flowers is thwarting Calico's attempts to control the position.
Flowers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calico keeps working. #T2#
Flowers wants to pass to mount but Calico is defending the position.
Calico is refusing to be controlled, as Flowers sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Flowers wants to work for an arm triangle but Calico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flowers trying to control the action but Calico is working from the bottom. #T3#
Calico is in trouble now - Flowers has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Calico (0) vs (5) Flowers
Calico tries to hold on but Flowers postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Flowers controlling from the full mount.
Flowers prevents Calico from getting the reversal.#T4#
Calico is squirming around, avoiding Flowers's attempts to control the action.
Flowers controlling from the full mount.
Calico tries to lock up and control but Flowers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flowers wants to control the pace but Calico is squirming around nicely.
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.
Calico is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5##SUB2#
Flowers looking to secure an arm triangle but Calico defends it well.
Flowers controlling the pace for now.
Calico gets back to half guard.
Flowers prevents Calico from improving his position.
Calico wants to control but Flowers is keeping busy.
#T6#
Flowers is looking to take a break and control but Calico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flowers is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Flowers is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Calico to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T7##SUB#
Calico has an active guard here but Flowers has managed to pass into half guard.
Calico trying to hold on to Flowers's head to control him but Flowers postures up.
#T8#
Calico tries to roll over but Flowers keeps him under control.#T9#
Calico is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flowers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flowers's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Calico (4) vs (5) Flowers
Flowers can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Flowers 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 Calico gets his way!
#SUB#
Calico has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Flowers's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Calico doesn't have the hooks in and Flowers manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Calico (4) vs (7) Flowers#T10#
Flowers trying to control but Calico is working from the bottom.
Flowers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calico is keeping the position for now.
Calico wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Flowers is now in half guard.
Calico regains full guard. Nicely done.
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#
Calico pulls Flowers in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Calico has his foot on Flowers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flowers works his way back into a safe position though.
Calico managing to control the position.
Flowers advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Calico (4) vs (10) Flowers#T12#
Flowers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calico keeps working.
Calico is trying to improve his position.
Flowers looking to control but instead Calico has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Flowers is keen to just control but Calico is a slippery customer.#T13#
Calico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flowers is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Flowers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Calico trying to control from the bottom.
Calico holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T14#
Flowers prevents Calico from improving his position.
Calico moves into full guard.
Calico working a defensive guard but Flowers passes into half guard.
Flowers is keen to just control but Calico is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calico is looking to improve his position.
Calico is not content to let Flowers control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flowers wins on points by 10 to 4.
Timmy Flowers 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Halloween!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Halloween instigates a clinch. #TD#
Goncalves gets control of Halloween's arms and successfully pulls guard. Goncalves will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.#SUB#
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halloween gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halloween wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Halloween advances to half guard. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Halloween is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Halloween eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Halloween wants to work for an arm triangle but Goncalves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halloween is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goncalves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halloween. #T1#
Goncalves wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Goncalves is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Halloween has latched onto it... Big trouble! Halloween pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Goncalves is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Halloween!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Halloween! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Casper Timmermans! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Timmermans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Timmermans is trying to pull guard but Irwin has him pressed against the ropes.
Timmermans jumps guard but Irwin turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Timmermans is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Irwin to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Timmermans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Timmermans manages to get underhooks.
Timmermans 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.
Timmermans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Timmermans pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Irwin 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.
Timmermans wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Irwin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Timmermans is just riding it out for now. Irwin eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Irwin seems to be looking for submissions.
Timmermans makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Timmermans.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
Timmermans looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmermans, not yet.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Timmermans controls Irwin momentarily but Irwin frees himself. #SUB2#
Irwin 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.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Timmermans is keeping the position.
Timmermans 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: Timmermans (2) vs (0) Irwin
Timmermans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Irwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timmermans pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Irwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Irwin actively working from the bottom here.
Irwin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Irwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Irwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timmermans pulls his head out easily.
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Irwin moves into full guard.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Timmermans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irwin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Timmermans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Irwin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Timmermans has managed to get both his arms back between Irwin's legs - danger averted.
Timmermans controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Irwin working for a triangle but Timmermans defends it easily.
Irwin being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Timmermans trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Irwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Irwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timmermans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Timmermans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Irwin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Timmermans has managed to get both his arms back between Irwin's legs - danger averted.
Timmermans content to stall in guard here.
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Timmermans is really struggling to control Irwin but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans 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. #SUB2#
Irwin looking for a guillotine here but Timmermans defends easily.
Timmermans sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Irwin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Timmermans has his hands clasped together but Irwin extends and breaks Timmermans's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Irwin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Irwin!
A relieved looking Joe Irwin 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Nahdar Vebb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Professor Dickweed!
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.#TD2#
Dickweed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dickweed lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vebb (0) vs (2) Dickweed#SUB#
Vebb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dickweed is aware though and is defending well.
Vebb wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickweed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Vebb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dickweed defends well.
Dickweed trying to control but Vebb is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vebb controls Dickweed momentarily but Dickweed frees himself.
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Vebb keeps moving. #T1#
Dickweed stands and throws Vebb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vebb (0) vs (5) Dickweed
Vebb is trying to control Dickweed's posture but Dickweed avoids it.
Vebb manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vebb (2) vs (5) Dickweed#SUB#
Vebb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dickweed manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Dickweed trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dickweed is controlling Vebb's posture.
Dickweed looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickweed, not yet. #SUB#
Vebb drops back looking for a leg! Dickweed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dickweed manages to kick Vebb off! Vebb jumps back into Dickweed's guard.
Dickweed wants to sweep but no luck.
Vebb wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
Dickweed 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.
Vebb trying to control but Dickweed is working from the bottom. #T3#
Vebb won't allow Dickweed to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dickweed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vebb stopping the sweep attempt from Dickweed.
Vebb wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
Dickweed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vebb trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickweed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vebb is really struggling to control Dickweed but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Vebb controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Dickweed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vebb defends well.
Vebb wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dickweed working for a triangle but Vebb defends it easily.
Vebb wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving. #T5#
Vebb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Vebb drops back looking for a leg! Dickweed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dickweed manages to kick Vebb off! Vebb jumps back into Dickweed's guard.
Dickweed keeping moving, preventing Vebb from controlling successfully.
Dickweed controls Vebb momentarily but Vebb frees himself. #SUB2#
Dickweed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vebb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vebb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dickweed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vebb defends it easily.#T6#
Dickweed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vebb (2) vs (7) Dickweed#SUB#
Vebb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickweed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vebb is keeping the position for now.
Dickweed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Vebb has his foot on Dickweed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dickweed works his way back into a safe position though.
Dickweed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
Dickweed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vebb swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Vebb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Vebb has his foot on Dickweed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dickweed works his way back into a safe position though.
Vebb keeping full guard, as Dickweed tries to pass. #SUB#
Vebb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vebb being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Dickweed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vebb is keeping the position for now.
Dickweed trying to control the position from guard on top but Vebb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickweed wants to pass the guard but Vebb is keeping the position.
Dickweed trying to control but Vebb is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vebb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vebb keeping full guard, as Dickweed tries to pass. #T9#
Dickweed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dickweed trying to control but Vebb is working from the bottom.
Vebb keeping full guard, as Dickweed tries to pass.
Vebb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10##SUB#
Vebb is looking for a triangle but Dickweed pushes his legs off easily.
Vebb wants to control but Dickweed passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Vebb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickweed pulls his head out easily.
Dickweed trying to mount his opponent but Vebb defends it.
Vebb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dickweed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vebb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11##SUB#
Vebb actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dickweed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vebb has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vebb actively working from the bottom here.
Dickweed prevents Vebb from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dickweed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vebb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dickweed.
Dickweed tries to pass to full mount but Vebb defends it. #T12#
Vebb is refusing to be controlled, as Dickweed sits in half guard.
Vebb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dickweed is working away from the top position though.
Dickweed is looking to take a break and control but Vebb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dickweed is trying to work for a kimura but Vebb is defending well.
#T13#
Vebb is looking to control Dickweed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vebb avoid being mounted?
Dickweed is looking to advance position but Vebb won't allow it. #SUB#
Vebb actively working from the bottom here.
Vebb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dickweed wants to free his trapped foot but Vebb is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Dickweed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Dickweed 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.
Vebb is refusing to be controlled, as Dickweed sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dickweed wins on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Professor Dickweed 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buster McDiggle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jiurgite takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Jiurgite has hold of one of McDiggle's legs. McDiggle is fighting the takedown attempt but Jiurgite gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) McDiggle
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDiggle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiurgite is looking to advance position but McDiggle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (4) McDiggle
Jiurgite is working to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Jiurgite'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.
Jiurgite 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: Jiurgite (4) vs (4) McDiggle
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but McDiggle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but McDiggle is keeping the position.#T2#
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McDiggle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (6) McDiggle
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.
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDiggle trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but instead McDiggle has moved into half guard.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but McDiggle keeps him under control.#T3#
McDiggle wants to take a breather but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but McDiggle keeps him under control.
Jiurgite is controlling McDiggle's trapped leg to prevent McDiggle from advancing to side control.
McDiggle trying to control the pace.
Jiurgite trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB#
Jiurgite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDiggle pulls his head out easily.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDiggle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDiggle's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (6) McDiggle
Jiurgite tries to get the hooks in deep but McDiggle pushed the leg off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
McDiggle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jiurgite's arms. #SUB#
Jiurgite tightening his grip on McDiggle, looking for the choke. #T5#
Jiurgite trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDiggle doesn't escape. #SUB#
Jiurgite is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McDiggle is defending well though. Jiurgite let's go of the attempt for now.
Jiurgite is controlling the position but McDiggle somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T6#
McDiggle wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but McDiggle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jiurgite is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed McDiggle to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Jiurgite stays in close to McDiggle's body and controls the position.
McDiggle keeping full guard, as Jiurgite tries to pass. #T7#
McDiggle seems keen to control Jiurgite's posture.
Jiurgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDiggle is keeping the position for now.
Jiurgite passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (11) vs (6) McDiggle
McDiggle tries to buck Jiurgite off but Jiurgite is having none of it.#T8#
Jiurgite trying to control the action but McDiggle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jiurgite looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jiurgite has knee on belly momentarily but McDiggle bucks him off and regains half guard.
McDiggle is staying active underneath Jiurgite, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Jiurgite has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (14) vs (6) McDiggle
Jiurgite controlling from the full mount.
McDiggle wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (17) vs (6) McDiggle#SUB#
Jiurgite is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T10#
Jiurgite gets his hands free as McDiggle looks to control. #SUB#
Jiurgite looking for the choke but no joy.
Jiurgite struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Jiurgite is looking for a rear naked choke here but McDiggle reverses the position brilliantly into Jiurgite's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (17) vs (8) McDiggle#T11##SUB#
Jiurgite is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDiggle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jiurgite looking for subs off his back but McDiggle has passed one foot through into half guard.
McDiggle is keen to just control but Jiurgite is a slippery customer.#T12#
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. McDiggle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jiurgite is trying to maintain the position but McDiggle is very close to passing his half guard.
Jiurgite is staying active underneath McDiggle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that McDiggle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jiurgite is not content to let McDiggle control the position.#T13#
McDiggle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jiurgite is pressing down on McDiggle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDiggle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDiggle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jiurgite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDiggle wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite 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.#SUB#
Jiurgite throws his legs up looking for a submission but McDiggle uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (17) vs (11) McDiggle#T14#
McDiggle working away.
Jiurgite is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. McDiggle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jiurgite is trying to control but can't.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite is pressing down on McDiggle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 17 to 11.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ze Jiurgite waved his t-shirt featuring CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cole instigates a clinch.
Gatsby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cole after a bit of a struggle.
Cole is pressed up against the ropes. Gatsby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cole down to the mat. Cole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gatsby is trying to trip Cole. He has hold of a leg but Cole is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gatsby persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (0) Cole
Cole pulls Gatsby in to control the position.
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatsby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gatsby has gone for a leg lock! Cole slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gatsby's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (2) Cole
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (2) vs (5) Cole
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatsby keeps working. #T1#
Gatsby is trying to get back to half guard.
Cole trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Gatsby can't do much from the bottom here.
Cole wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy.
My spies in Shao Kahns Training Facility inform me that Cole has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cole is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gatsby will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gatsby regains half guard.#SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cole passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gatsby! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (2) vs (8) Cole#T2#
Cole controlling the position easily from mount.
Gatsby is controlling an arm, preventing Cole from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cole wants to control the pace but Gatsby is squirming around nicely.
Cole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gatsby haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gatsby is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Cole looking to control but Gatsby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gatsby tries to hold on but Cole postures up.
Cole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gatsby regains half guard.
Gatsby has his hands clasped together around Cole's back. He's all about the action.
Cole works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (2) vs (11) Cole
Gatsby is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Gatsby tries to hold on but Cole pushes him away. #SUB2#
Cole looking to secure an arm triangle but Gatsby defends it well.
Gatsby is looking to improve his position but Cole isn't that keen on the idea.
Gatsby is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cole looking for a guillotine from mount but Gatsby is having none of it.
Cole wants to control the pace but Gatsby is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Gatsby is desperately trying to improve his position but Cole has a good base and remains in mount.
Cole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gatsby wants to control but Cole is having none of it.
Gatsby is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Cole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gatsby is looking to escape.
Gatsby gets back to half guard.
Gatsby is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?
Cole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (2) vs (14) Cole
Gatsby is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action.
Gatsby is trying desperately to improve position.
Cole tries to control but Gatsby wriggling away. #T7#
Gatsby gets back to half guard.
Cole is stalling here. Gatsby is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cole seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gatsby has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gatsby (6) vs (14) Cole
Gatsby working away.#SUB#
Gatsby goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cole rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gatsby's guard! Nice work there by Cole! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (6) vs (16) Cole
Cole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Gatsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cole is aware though and is defending well.
Cole 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.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully. #T8#
Cole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gatsby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cole has managed to get both his arms back between Gatsby's legs - danger averted.#T9#
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a triangle but Cole pushes his legs off easily.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Cole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cole wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby controlling the position.
Cole won't allow Gatsby to sweep him 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.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is keeping the position.#T10#
Gatsby 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.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Cole stands and throws Gatsby's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (6) vs (19) Cole
Cole tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gatsby's legs.
Gatsby wants to control but Cole postures up.
Gatsby regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cole's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gatsby is refusing to be controlled, as Cole sits in half guard. #T11#
Cole controlling the action here.
Cole is looking to advance position but Gatsby won't allow it.
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Cole is very close to passing his half guard.
Cole wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cole trying to advance position but Gatsby counters by regaining guard.
Gatsby controlling the position.#T12#
Cole looking to pass the guard.
Gatsby working a defensive guard here.
Cole is pushing down on Gatsby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gatsby is fighting to maintain full guard but Cole has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cole trying to pass the guard but Gatsby defending well.
Gatsby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cole's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gatsby (10) vs (19) Cole#SUB#
Gatsby patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Gatsby is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gatsby is trying to stick to Cole's back but Cole is turning into Gatsby. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gatsby's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cole. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (10) vs (21) Cole#T13#
Cole sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gatsby's guard.
Gatsby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gatsby is refusing to be controlled, as Cole sits in half guard.
Gatsby is trying is best to control the position here.
Cole wants to free his trapped foot but Gatsby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatsby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Gatsby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cole's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gatsby (14) vs (21) Cole
Cole trying to control the action but Gatsby just sinks the hooks in.
Gatsby is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Gatsby is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cole knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cole for a finish.
Cole just trying to survive but Gatsby is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole wins on points by 21 to 14.
Rico Cole 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yoshito Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Okamoto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Jello has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Okamoto uses from the top position.
Okamoto preventing the sweep.
Jello 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: Jello (2) vs (0) Okamoto
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.
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jello passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Okamoto
Jello avoids the attempt from Okamoto to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is looking to work his way around to Okamoto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Okamoto is trying to escape the mount but Jello keeps good control and instead manages to take Okamoto's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (0) Okamoto#SUB#
Jello patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1##SUB#
Jello looking for the RNC.
Jello 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#
Jello looking for the choke from the back.
Good control from Jello.#SUB#
Jello working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Okamoto trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
Okamoto prevents Jello from getting a body triangle.#T2#
What can Okamoto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jello is not going to allow Okamoto to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Jello working for a choke but Okamoto is defending well.
Jello trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3#
Okamoto trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Okamoto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jello.
#SUB#
Jello looking to break Okamoto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Okamoto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jello will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Jello tightening his grip on Okamoto, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Okamoto showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Okamoto staying busy and making it hard for Jello to control. #SUB#
Jello is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Okamoto is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moldy Jello!
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Klaus Chugman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chugman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodionovich! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chugman (4) vs (0) Rodionovich#SUB#
Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodionovich, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Chugman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodionovich is not content to let Chugman control the position.
Rodionovich struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodionovich has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Chugman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodionovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Chugman swings around for an armbar but Rodionovich sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chugman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (4) vs (2) Rodionovich
Rodionovich trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodionovich defends it easily.
Rodionovich preventing the sweep. #T2#
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully.
Rodionovich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chugman's guard. #SUB2#
Rodionovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chugman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chugman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodionovich pulls his head out easily.
Chugman manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodionovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodionovich defends it easily.#SUB#
Chugman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodionovich has picked Chugman up and slammed him! Chugman can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodionovich manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (4) vs (5) Rodionovich
You can see the frustration on Chugman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodionovich moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chugman (4) vs (7) Rodionovich
Rodionovich trying to control but Chugman is having none of it. #T4#
Chugman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rodionovich trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodionovich postures up.
Chugman has control of Rodionovich's left arm, preventing Rodionovich from doing any damage.
Rodionovich trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodionovich is one step ahead there.
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.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving. #T5##SUB#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chugman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodionovich looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chugman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodionovich has picked Chugman up and slammed him! Chugman can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodionovich manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (4) vs (10) Rodionovich
Chugman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chugman is not content to let Rodionovich control the position. #T6#
Chugman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chugman is refusing to be controlled, as Rodionovich sits in half guard. #SUB#
Chugman actively working from the bottom here.
Chugman is not content to let Rodionovich control the position.
Rodionovich wants to free his trapped foot but Chugman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chugman keeping control of the position. #T7#
Chugman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying to work for a kimura but Chugman is defending well.
Chugman trying to control but Rodionovich postures up.
#SUB2#
Rodionovich is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Chugman as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB#
Rodionovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Rodionovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman trying to keep a closed guard but Rodionovich is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chugman controls Rodionovich momentarily but Rodionovich frees himself.
Chugman has control of Rodionovich's left arm, preventing Rodionovich from doing any damage.
Rodionovich trying to control but Chugman 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.#T9##SUB#
Chugman working for a triangle but Rodionovich defends it easily.
Rodionovich passes Chugman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chugman is trying to maintain the position but Rodionovich is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodionovich is keen to just control but Chugman is a slippery customer.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Rodionovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chugman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10##SUB#
Rodionovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodionovich has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chugman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodionovich is aware though and is defending well.
Rodionovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodionovich defends well.
Rodionovich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving. #T11#
Chugman controls Rodionovich momentarily but Rodionovich frees himself.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodionovich defends well.#T12#
Rodionovich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodionovich passes Chugman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodionovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chugman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Chugman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodionovich pulls his head out easily.
Rodionovich trying to mount his opponent but Chugman defends it.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Rodionovich is controlling well.
Chugman gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Chugman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodionovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Chugman has his foot on Rodionovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodionovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodionovich wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.
Rodionovich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully.
Chugman is trying to keep Rodionovich in close.
#T14#
Chugman can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodionovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chugman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chugman wants to get back to full guard.
Rodionovich is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Rodionovich is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rodionovich has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (4) vs (13) Rodionovich
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodionovich wins on points by 13 to 4. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boss fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Germano sprawls well initially but Boss persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (0) Germano
Germano is in trouble now - Boss has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (0) Germano
Boss controlling from mount.
Boss avoids the attempt from Germano to control.
Germano is trying desperately to improve position.
Boss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Germano is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Germano is looking to improve his position but Boss isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Germano is squirming around, avoiding Boss's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Boss goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Germano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (5) vs (2) Germano
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boss 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.
Germano being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Boss keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano stands and throws Boss's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (5) Germano
Germano trying to control the position but Boss is working away.
Germano wants to control for a moment but Boss uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Germano wants to take a breather but Boss is having none of it. #SUB#
Germano is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Boss has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Boss! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hugo Boss!
Hugo Boss spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 8 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Wutang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ribbler tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Ribbler has clasped his hands together around Lee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (0) Lee
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribbler tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Ribbler tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler'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.#T2#
Ribbler takes a little break here. Lee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Ribbler controls the position.
Lee is trying to control Ribbler's posture but Ribbler avoids it.
Lee trying to remain calm as Ribbler controls from the top position.
Ribbler working away.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Ribbler keeps moving and retains side control.
Ribbler trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Ribbler swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ribbler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (4) vs (2) Lee
Ribbler is adopting a defensive guard.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T5#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Ribbler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Ribbler pulls Lee in to control the position. #T6#
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.
Ribbler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Ribbler wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Ribbler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribbler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Ribbler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Ribbler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Lee trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Ribbler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Ribbler.#T10#
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Ribbler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #T11#
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
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.
Lee wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving. #T12#
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ribbler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving. #T13#
Ribbler controlling the position.
Lee wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving. #T14#
Ribbler is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ibbe Ribbler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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