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CACC 200: Ribbler vs Azaryan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Michael Garibaldi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luc Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Garibaldi. No joy for Gagnon on that attempt.
Garibaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Gagnon breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Garibaldi as Gagnon shoots in.
Garibaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Gagnon breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Garibaldi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gagnon shoots in looking for a takedown. Garibaldi tries to sprawl out of it but Gagnon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Garibaldi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garibaldi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gagnon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Michael Garibaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon.#CL2#
Gagnon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Gagnon holds him up against the ropes and eventually Garibaldi drops back down to his feet.
Garibaldi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gagnon smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Gagnon shoots for a takedown but Garibaldi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gagnon.
Garibaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Gagnon breaks away and moves out of range.
Gagnon looks for a takedown but Garibaldi sprawls well.#TD2#
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garibaldi (0) vs (2) Gagnon
Gagnon trying to control but Garibaldi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Garibaldi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gagnon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gagnon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Gagnon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garibaldi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gagnon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garibaldi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garibaldi (2) vs (2) Gagnon
Garibaldi passes into half guard. #SUB#
Garibaldi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gagnon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garibaldi. #SUB#
Garibaldi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Gagnon is not content to let Garibaldi control the position.
Gagnon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gagnon keeping full guard, as Garibaldi tries to pass. #T4#
Garibaldi trying to control but Gagnon is working from the bottom.
Gagnon looking to control.
Garibaldi pushes down on Gagnon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gagnon works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Garibaldi slips nicely into half guard.
Gagnon is trying to maintain the position but Garibaldi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Garibaldi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gagnon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Garibaldi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gagnon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB#
Garibaldi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gagnon defends it well.
Gagnon tries to roll over but Garibaldi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Garibaldi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gagnon defends it well. #T7##SUB#
Garibaldi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gagnon defends it well.
Gagnon wants to improve his position but Garibaldi is controlling well.
Gagnon is trying to control but can't.
Garibaldi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T8#
Garibaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garibaldi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gagnon is retaining full guard.
Garibaldi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Garibaldi (5) vs (2) Gagnon
You can see the frustration on Gagnon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Garibaldi swings around for an armbar but Gagnon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Garibaldi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garibaldi (5) vs (4) Gagnon
Garibaldi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Garibaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gagnon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garibaldi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gagnon tries to free his leg and advance position but Garibaldi is retaining full guard.
Garibaldi working a defensive guard but Gagnon passes into half guard.
Garibaldi is trying to get back to full guard.
Garibaldi wants to control but Gagnon is keeping busy.
Gagnon trying to control from half guard but Garibaldi is working away. #SUB2#
Gagnon wants to work for an arm triangle but Garibaldi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10#
Garibaldi wants to control but Gagnon is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garibaldi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Garibaldi looking for submissions off his back.
Gagnon wants to take a breather but Garibaldi is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura here.
Garibaldi manages to get to full guard.
Garibaldi looking for a sweep. Not yet Garibaldi, not yet. #T11#
Garibaldi is trying to control the position but Gagnon postures up.
Gagnon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garibaldi is keeping the position for now.
Garibaldi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garibaldi (7) vs (4) Gagnon
Garibaldi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Garibaldi (10) vs (4) Gagnon
Gagnon manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gagnon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garibaldi is working away from the top position though.
Garibaldi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12##SUB#
Garibaldi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gagnon defends it well.
Garibaldi stalling away here and it's allowed Gagnon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Garibaldi pushing down on Gagnon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gagnon is looking to control Garibaldi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gagnon avoid being mounted?#T13#
Garibaldi is trying to control. Gagnon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Garibaldi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gagnon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Garibaldi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gagnon defends it well. #SUB#
Garibaldi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gagnon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gagnon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Garibaldi (10) vs (8) Gagnon
Gagnon has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garibaldi (10) vs (10) Gagnon#T14#
Gagnon wants to control the pace but Garibaldi is squirming around nicely.
Garibaldi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gagnon working for a submission but Garibaldi is keeping him at bay.
Garibaldi tries to reverse the position but Gagnon maintains control.
Gagnon avoids the attempt from Garibaldi to control.
Garibaldi is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gagnon wants to finish this one by submission but Garibaldi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gagnon.
Garibaldi tries to hold on but Gagnon pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Garibaldi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Garibaldi takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Our winner, Michael Garibaldi, 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mazzini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Merel sprawls well initially but Mazzini persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Merel#SUB2#
Merel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mazzini wants to pass to mount but Merel is defending the position.
Mazzini trying to control from half guard but Merel is working away.
Mazzini wants to free his trapped foot but Merel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Merel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mazzini is keen to just control but Merel is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mazzini is pressing down on Merel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merel is holding on for now. #T1#
Merel wants to get back to full guard.
Merel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mazzini jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Merel#SUB#
Mazzini is working to tighten his grip on Merel's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Merel has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mazzini is really squeezing tight and eventually Merel passes out! Mazzini breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 27 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
OMalley closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
OMalley manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
OMalley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OMalley controls Silverio momentarily but Silverio frees himself.
Silverio wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
OMalley is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now.
Silverio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
OMalley is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
OMalley keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
OMalley looking to control.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
OMalley 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.
OMalley is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
OMalley looking for a sweep. Not yet OMalley, not yet.
OMalley being controlled here, momentarily.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard. #T2#
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silverio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OMalley's guard.
Silverio wants to free his trapped foot but OMalley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OMalley is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Silverio is pressing down on OMalley's thigh, looking to free his foot. OMalley is holding on for now.
Silverio is keen to just control but OMalley is a slippery customer.
Silverio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for OMalley! Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (0) vs (3) Silverio
OMalley wants to control but Silverio is having none of it.
OMalley 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.
OMalley wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio is trying to control. OMalley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio trying to control the pace.
Silverio uses his free foot to push down on OMalley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for OMalley. Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (0) vs (6) Silverio#T4#
OMalley is controlling an arm, preventing Silverio from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Silverio looking to control but OMalley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Silverio wants to finish this one by submission but OMalley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silverio.
Silverio takes OMalley's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, OMalley is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: OMalley (0) vs (9) Silverio
OMalley trying to control the action but Silverio just sinks the hooks in. #T5##SUB2#
OMalley won't enjoy being in this position. Silverio looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - OMalley is tapping - it's over boys! Silverio picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 31 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Judge!
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.#TD2#
Judge dives in and scores a takedown into Pancake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Judge trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pancake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Pancake pulls Judge in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Judge wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake pulls Judge in close to his closed guard and prevents Judge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Judge being controlled here momentarily.
Pancake 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: Pancake (2) vs (2) Judge#T2#
Judge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pancake is working away from the top position though.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Judge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge is looking to control Pancake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?#T3#
Pancake trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Pancake is thwarting Judge's attempts to control the position.
Judge controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pancake is trying to control the action in half guard but Judge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Judge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Judge pulls Pancake in to control the position.
Judge looking to control.
Pancake trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pancake controls the pace.
Judge controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Judge seems keen to control Pancake's posture.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
Pancake advances to half guard. #SUB#
Pancake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Judge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving. #T6#
Judge trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Judge 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: Pancake (2) vs (4) Judge#SUB#
Pancake looking for a kimura from the bottom but Judge passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (7) Judge
Pancake is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Judge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pancake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Pancake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away.
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pancake is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pancake manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Pancake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8##SUB#
Pancake looking for subs off his back but Judge has passed one foot through into half guard.
Judge trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Judge content to control rather than advance.
Pancake won't allow Judge to pass to mount.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Pancake wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Judge is trying to control. Pancake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #SUB#
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.
Judge trying to pass the guard but Pancake defending well.
Judge trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom. #T10#
Judge wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake wants to get back to full guard.
Judge passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (10) Judge
Judge looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pancake regains half guard.#T11#
Judge trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Judge prevents Pancake from improving his position.
Pancake is concentrating on defense, preventing Judge from advancing position.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Pancake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Judge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (13) Judge#T12#
Pancake can't escape the position.
Judge tries to control but Pancake wriggling away.
Pancake tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Pancake is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Pancake wants to hold on but Judge pushes him away.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pancake tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Judge looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pancake wants to hold on but Judge pushes him away.#T14#
Judge looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Judge prevents Pancake from getting the reversal.
Judge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Judge controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake wants to control but Judge is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 13 to 2.
Ricky Judge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dyon with a poor takedown #CL#
and Arias counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that Arias has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Dyon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dyon wants to control the position but Arias says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dyon is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Dyon defends it.
Dyon is trying to control but can't.
Arias controlling the pace.
Arias wants to take a breather but Dyon is having none of it.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Dyon is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Dyon won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Dyon trying to control here.
Dyon manages to get to full guard.
Arias trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at The Sparring Cages inform us that Dyon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arias passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (3) vs (0) Dyon#SUB#
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dyon is trying to get back to half guard.
Arias trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dyon is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
Dyon can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dyon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dyon tries to buck Arias off but Arias is having none of it.#SUB#
Arias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Dyon tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Arias presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (5) vs (0) Dyon
Arias trying to control but Dyon 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.
Arias wants to take Dyon's back here but Dyon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dyon is trying desperately to improve position.
Arias wants to take his opponent's back but Dyon doesn't allow it. #T5#
Arias avoids the attempt from Dyon to control.
Dyon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Arias is staying active.
Arias trying to control but Dyon is having none of it.
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.
Arias prevents Dyon from getting the reversal.#T6#
Dyon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dyon wants to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arias looking to control but Dyon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Arias has hold of Dyon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dyon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arias prevents Dyon from getting the reversal.
Arias fails to take his opponent's back. #T7##SUB#
Arias jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dyon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dyon and Arias has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Arias trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Arias working away.
Dyon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Arias seems to be looking for submissions.
Arias is trying to control. Dyon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Dyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Dyon tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Arias trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Arias is thwarting Dyon's attempts to control the position.
Dyon won't allow Arias to pass to mount. #T9##SUB#
Arias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Dyon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dyon is doing well to control the position and prevent Arias from advancing to side control.
Dyon wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Dyon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dyon is trying to keep Arias in close.
#T10##SUB2#
Dyon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon trying to control the position.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyon is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dyon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Arias is defending well. Dyon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Arias has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dyon celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juu Dyon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Juu Dyon waved his t-shirt featuring Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013'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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jack Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tormenta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Morgan jumps 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.
Tormenta trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Morgan is trying to keep Tormenta in close.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tormenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (0) vs (2) Morgan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Tormenta'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.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Tormenta.
Morgan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tormenta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tormenta is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up. #T1#
Tormenta being controlled here, momentarily.
Tormenta trying to control the position here.
Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morgan postures up.
Morgan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morgan trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Tormenta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Tormenta keeps moving.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tormenta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tormenta looking to control.
Morgan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan is still trying to improve position.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Tormenta keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan content to stall in guard here.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Tormenta looking to control.
Morgan 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.
Tormenta working a defensive guard here.
Tormenta has control of Morgan's left arm, preventing Morgan from doing any damage.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #T4#
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tormenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Tormenta keeps moving.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tormenta is keeping the position for now.
Morgan preventing the sweep.
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tormenta keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #T5#
Tormenta is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Tormenta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tormenta is keeping the position for now.
Tormenta 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: Tormenta (2) vs (2) Morgan
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.
Morgan is not content to let Tormenta control the position.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tormenta is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
Tormenta is looking to stall here but Morgan recovers full guard.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Tormenta is proving a slippery customer.
Morgan being controlled here, momentarily.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully. #T7#
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tormenta is one step ahead there.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tormenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (2) vs (4) Morgan#T8##SUB#
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tormenta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Tormenta's legs - danger averted.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Tormenta keeps moving.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tormenta is keeping the position for now.
Tormenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Tormenta keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Tormenta is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
Tormenta 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.
Tormenta trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Tormenta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tormenta trying to control the position here.
Tormenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (4) vs (4) Morgan#T10#
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Morgan pulls Tormenta in close to his closed guard and prevents Tormenta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tormenta looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (4) vs (6) Morgan
Morgan trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Tormenta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tormenta keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass. #T11#
Tormenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (6) vs (6) Morgan
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Tormenta controlling him for the moment.
Tormenta being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Tormenta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Tormenta stands and throws Morgan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (9) vs (6) Morgan
Tormenta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Morgan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tormenta (11) vs (6) Morgan
Tormenta wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Tormenta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Tormenta goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morgan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (11) vs (8) Morgan
Tormenta wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan stays in close to Tormenta's body and controls the position.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tormenta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tormenta takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Fray Tormenta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jack Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit was rigged. Ref is a bum! Judges suck ass. Whatever.'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Huhrera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cruz did well to prevent Huhrera getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Huhrera is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
Huhrera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Huhrera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huhrera looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (8) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Huhrera 's guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (8) vs (2) Cruz
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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#
Huhrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Huhrera is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up. #T2#
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huhrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Huhrera 's legs - danger averted.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Huhrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Huhrera looking to control.
#T3#
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Huhrera is retaining full guard.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Huhrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz is fighting to break Huhrera 's control of his arms but Huhrera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Huhrera is retaining full guard.
Huhrera is trying to keep Cruz in close.
#T4##SUB#
Huhrera is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Cruz passes Huhrera 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Huhrera is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Huhrera is defending well.
Huhrera wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
#T5#
Huhrera tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Huhrera trying to control but Cruz postures up.
#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huhrera is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huhrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Huhrera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Huhrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huhrera trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving. #T7#
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Huhrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (10) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz trying to control the position.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Huhrera is proving a slippery customer.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz is positioning himself well to prevent Huhrera advancing to mount. #T8#
Huhrera wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huhrera 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huhrera 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huhrera (10) vs (6) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Huhrera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Huhrera fending off the submission attempt from Cruz.
My spies in Shao Kahns Training Facility inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huhrera staying busy and making it hard for Cruz to control. #T9#
Huhrera is in bad spot here.
Huhrera staying busy and making it hard for Cruz to control. #SUB2#
Cruz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Huhrera trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Cruz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cruz trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Cruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Huhrera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Cruz wants to control but Huhrera is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Huhrera is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
#SUB2#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Huhrera is defending it quite comfortably.
Huhrera keeping hold of Cruz's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huhrera keeps working.
Huhrera wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huhrera defends it well. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huhrera is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huhrera is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold. #T12#
Huhrera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Huhrera trying to control here.
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13##SUB#
Huhrera looking for submissions off his back.
Huhrera manages to get to full guard.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Huhrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (12) vs (6) Cruz
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz trying to control the position here. #T14#
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.
Huhrera trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera looking to pass the guard.
Huhrera trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A relieved looking Julio Valeron Huhrera 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 25 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mata drives through with a takedown into Sakuraba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Sakuraba
Mata is looking to advance position but Sakuraba has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (2) vs (4) Sakuraba
Mata's coaches at Mello MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Sakuraba maintains control.
Mata is trying to escape the mount but Sakuraba keeps good control and instead manages to take Mata's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (2) vs (7) Sakuraba
Sakuraba is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sakuraba struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Mata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sakuraba looking for the choke from the back.
Sakuraba is hanging on to Mata's back as he tries to escape.
Sakuraba has good solid back control here. #T1#
Mata wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Mata preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sakuraba. #SUB2#
Mata won't enjoy being in this position. Sakuraba looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mata is tapping - it's over boys! Sakuraba picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ishiihara Sakuraba!
After the fight, Ishiihara Sakuraba was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown. Germano tries to sprawl out of it but Halo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Germano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Germano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Germano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Germano
Germano 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: Halo (2) vs (2) Germano
Halo is holding on to half guard well.
Halo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Germano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Germano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (6) vs (2) Germano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Germano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo looking to control but Germano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Germano can't escape the position.
Germano tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Germano wants to control but Halo is having none of it.
Germano stops Halo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Germano regains half guard.
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Germano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Germano. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (9) vs (2) Germano
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Halo trying to control but Germano is having none of it.
Germano can't escape the position.
Germano gets back to half guard.
Germano wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Germano wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well.
Germano is not content to let Halo control the position.
Germano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germano is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Germano keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (12) vs (2) Germano#SUB#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Germano can't do much from the bottom here.
Halo trying to control the position but Germano is working away. #SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura but Germano is defending well. #T5#
Germano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (12) vs (4) Germano
Germano prevents Halo from improving his position.
Germano wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (12) vs (7) Germano
Halo tries to lock up and control but Germano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Germano has a good base and remains in mount.
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Germano has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (12) vs (10) Germano#SUB2#
Germano looking to break Halo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Halo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Germano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Halo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape.
Halo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Halo gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Germano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo trying to control the position.
Germano stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Germano passes into half guard.
Halo tries to roll over but Germano keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Germano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Germano eventually gives up the hold.
Germano is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Germano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Germano is trying to control. Halo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo gets full guard.
Germano wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #T8#
Halo trying to control the position.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Germano drops back looking for a leg! Halo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halo manages to kick Germano off! Germano jumps back into Halo's guard.
Halo is trying to keep Germano in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (14) vs (10) Germano
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (17) vs (10) Germano
Halo works to advance to full mount. Germano defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (19) vs (10) Germano#T9#
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Halo controlling from mount. #SUB#
Halo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Germano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Germano is looking to escape.
Halo controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Halo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Halo wants to take Germano's back but he can't do it this time.
Halo looking to control but Germano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germano wants to control but Halo is having none of it.
Halo forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Halo (22) vs (10) Germano#SUB#
Germano is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Halo has locked on a rear naked choke here! Germano is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 6 wins and 6 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 9 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Azaryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Azaryan clinches up against the ropes.
Azaryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ribbler prevents it.
Ribbler prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Azaryan ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Azaryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan wants to control but Ribbler passes easily into half guard.
Azaryan tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Azaryan is trying to get back to 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.
Azaryan has his hands clasped together around Ribbler's back. He's all about the action.
Ribbler works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (3) Ribbler
Azaryan is trying to escape the mount but Ribbler keeps good control and instead manages to take Azaryan's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (0) vs (6) Ribbler#T2#
Good control from Ribbler.
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 keeps control of the position as Azaryan tries to break free.
Azaryan just trying to survive but Ribbler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Ribbler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Azaryan can't escape the position.
Ribbler is riding his opponent, not letting Azaryan buck him off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Azaryan is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Azaryan tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Ribbler has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Azaryan is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ibbe Ribbler! 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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