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CACC 203: Brown vs Wasa 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 4 wins and 2 losses; Nate Palmer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Palmer (0) vs (4) Brown
Brown wants to control but Palmer is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palmer, who protects the arm well.
Palmer keeping his opponent close.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Palmer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer is not content to let Brown control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palmer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Palmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palmer, who protects the arm well.
Brown taking a break here but Palmer is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Brown working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Palmer's thigh. Palmer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmer is keeping the position for now.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Brown works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Palmer (0) vs (7) Brown
Brown wants to take a breather but Palmer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Brown.
Palmer 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Palmer is retaining full guard.
Brown advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Palmer (0) vs (10) Brown#SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura but Palmer is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palmer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown's guard! Nice work there by Palmer! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palmer (2) vs (10) Brown
Brown 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.
Brown is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Palmer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T5##SUB2#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palmer defends it easily.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown is pulling down on Palmer's head. It's preventing any offense from Palmer, at least for the moment.
Palmer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Palmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palmer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palmer (2) vs (12) Brown#SUB2#
Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Palmer dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palmer (4) vs (12) Brown#T6#
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palmer defends it easily.
Palmer trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown 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.#T7#
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown keeping full guard, as Palmer tries to pass.
Palmer postures up.
Palmer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Palmer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Brown has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Palmer is looking to defend but Brown has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Palmer! Brown pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Palmer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joshua Brown!
Joshua Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Brandon Stark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Stark tries to clinch but Scaletta moves out of range. #CL2#
Scaletta pushes Stark up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Scaletta manages to pull guard.
Scaletta 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: Stark (0) vs (2) Scaletta
Scaletta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Scaletta is working for a kimura but Stark is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Scaletta stands and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (0) vs (5) Scaletta#SUB2#
Scaletta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scaletta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stark is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Scaletta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stark prevents Scaletta from improving position. #T2##SUB2#
Scaletta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scaletta works to advance to full mount. Stark defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stark (0) vs (7) Scaletta
Stark is squirming around, avoiding Scaletta's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stark is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Scaletta tries to control but Stark wriggling away.
Stark prevents Scaletta from taking his back.
Scaletta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stark tries to control the position but Scaletta now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Stark (0) vs (10) Scaletta#T4#
Scaletta controls the action.#SUB2#
Stark fending off the submission attempt from Scaletta.
Scaletta trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5##SUB2#
Scaletta looking for the choke from the back.
Scaletta avoiding Stark 's attempts to control his hands.
Stark is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Scaletta is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stark is defending well though. Scaletta let's go of the attempt for now.#T6#
Scaletta controls the position.#SUB2#
Stark showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Stark preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Scaletta.
Scaletta is hanging on to Stark's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Scaletta gets his hands free as Stark looks to control. #SUB2#
Scaletta goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Stark escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (10) Scaletta
Scaletta wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Scaletta defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Stark is trying to control. Scaletta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scaletta wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow 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.
Scaletta is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stark is staying active.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Scaletta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Scaletta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scaletta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scaletta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scaletta! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stark (2) vs (14) Scaletta#SUB2#
Stark is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scaletta's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Scaletta! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Stark has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vito Scaletta!
After winning the bout, Vito Scaletta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 2 wins and 4 losses; Eddy Gordo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Boesku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordo (0) vs (2) Boesku
Gordo moves into full guard.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Gordo is keeping the position.
Gordo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordo wants to sweep here but Boesku controlling him for the moment.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Catch Wrestling L.A.. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boesku is pushing down on Gordo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gordo is fighting to maintain full guard but Boesku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordo's coaches at Tran MMA Gym 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boesku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boesku.
Gordo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Gordo is looking to control Boesku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gordo avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boesku in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordo defends it well.
Gordo trying to hold on to Boesku's head to control him but Boesku postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gordo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gordo is trying to keep Boesku in close.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Boesku passes Gordo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gordo is defending against the submission attempts here by Boesku.
#SUB2#
Boesku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boesku.
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.
Gordo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gordo is defending against the submission attempts here by Boesku.
#SUB2#
Boesku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Boesku 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.
Gordo controlling the position well.
Gordo tries to get to full guard but Boesku has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB2#
Boesku wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordo tries to get to full guard but Boesku has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Boesku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Gordo wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Boesku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boesku is trying to control. Gordo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Boesku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Boesku is trying to work for a kimura but Gordo is defending well.
#T6#
Boesku not doing much here.
Boesku prevents Gordo from improving his position.
Gordo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordo is retaining full guard.
Gordo controls Boesku momentarily but Boesku frees himself.
Gordo keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Gordo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Boesku passes into half guard.
Boesku trying to control from half guard but Gordo is working away. #SUB#
Gordo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Boesku is working for a kimura but Gordo is defending it quite comfortably.
Gordo gets full guard.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gordo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boesku stacks Gordo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Boesku! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordo (0) vs (5) Boesku#T8#
Boesku wants to control but Gordo is keeping him busy.
Gordo wants to control but Boesku postures up.#SUB2#
Boesku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boesku trying to control the action but Gordo is working from the bottom.
Gordo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gordo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Boesku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boesku. #T9#
Gordo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gordo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boesku passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gordo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boesku trying to move into half guard but instead Gordo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordo (2) vs (5) Boesku
Boesku wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boesku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordo passes Boesku's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Boesku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gordo is working for a submission of some sort.
Boesku is looking to control Gordo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?
Boesku is refusing to be controlled, as Gordo sits in half guard.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordo (5) vs (5) Boesku
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boesku is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordo has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Boesku wants to control but Gordo is having none of it.
Gordo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Boesku is holding on tight.
Boesku tries to control Gordo's body but Gordo pushes him off. Boesku squirms to his side and now Gordo has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gordo (8) vs (5) Boesku
Boesku trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boesku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gordo wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely.
Boesku regains half guard.
Gordo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boesku! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordo (11) vs (5) Boesku
Gordo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boesku is squirming around, avoiding Gordo's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Boesku wants to control but Gordo is having none of it.
Boesku slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gordo wants to free his trapped foot but Boesku is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Boesku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordo wants to control but Boesku is keeping him busy.
Boesku wants to control but Gordo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boesku is refusing to be controlled, as Gordo sits in half guard.
Boesku works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Boesku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordo tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard. #T13#
Boesku is trying to keep Gordo in close.
Boesku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordo (11) vs (7) Boesku#SUB#
Boesku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boesku has managed to get both his arms back between Gordo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Boesku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boesku trying to control but Gordo is working from the bottom.
Boesku looking to sit in guard and control but Gordo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordo (13) vs (7) Boesku#SUB2#
Gordo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boesku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordo has managed to get both his arms back between Boesku's legs - danger averted.#T14#
Boesku is trying to control the position but Gordo postures up.
Boesku is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gordo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Gordo trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Boesku is pulling down on Gordo's head to control his posture.
Boesku working a defensive guard here.
Gordo is pushing down on Boesku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boesku is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku tries to get to full guard but Gordo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gordo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boesku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gordo wants to control but Boesku is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordo takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Eddy Gordo 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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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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Jose Pacheco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pacheco (0) vs (4) Jan
Jan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pacheco keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Pacheco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco tries to buck Jan off but Jan is having none of it.#T1#
Jan trying to control the position but Pacheco is working away.
You can see the frustration on Pacheco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jan wants to control but Pacheco is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pacheco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pacheco is trying to escape the position but Jan is controlling the position. #T2#
Pacheco is trying to control Jan's posture but Jan avoids it.
Pacheco is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Jan is trying to get an arm triangle but Pacheco is defending well.
Pacheco stops Jan from passing to mount.
Jan trying to control the action but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Pacheco is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Pacheco is trying to control Jan's posture but Jan avoids it.
Jan wants to control but Pacheco is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pacheco, who protects the arm well.
Pacheco is trying to control Jan's posture but Jan avoids it.
Pacheco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pacheco (4) vs (4) Jan
Pacheco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##SUB#
Jan is having to fend off submission attempts from Pacheco, who is looking to sink in the choke. Pacheco doesn't have the hooks in though and Jan manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (4) vs (6) Jan
Jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacheco is retaining full guard.
Pacheco looking to control.
Pacheco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jan 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.
Jan won't allow Pacheco to sweep him here. #T5#
Jan wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is keeping the position.
Pacheco trying to keep a closed guard but Jan is proving a slippery customer.
Pacheco seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Jan pushes down on Pacheco's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pacheco is not content to let Jan control the position.#SUB2#
Jan is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Jan wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is defending well.
Pacheco wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jan is trying to control the action in half guard but Pacheco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Jan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pacheco is looking to improve his position.
Pacheco is refusing to be controlled, as Jan sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Pacheco trying to control but Jan postures up.
Pacheco is not content to let Jan control the position.
Pacheco wants to control but Jan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pacheco is pressing down on Jan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Pacheco can't keep his opponent in guard - Jan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Jan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pacheco is holding on to half guard well.
Jan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Let's hope that Jan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jan trying to control from half guard but Pacheco is working away.
Pacheco wants to control but Jan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pacheco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pacheco pulls Jan in to control the position.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully. #T12#
Jan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pacheco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jan is stalling in the full guard.
Jan wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is keeping the position.#T13#
Jan wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
Jan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pacheco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pacheco looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacheco, not yet.
Jan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jan trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacheco is retaining full guard. #T14#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jan trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Pacheco working a defensive guard here.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan stays in close to Pacheco's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan wins on points by 6 to 4.
Bartlomiej Jan 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ares Galvao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Galvao . No joy for Galvao on that attempt.
Galvao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Galvao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galvao.
Galvao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Galvao tries to keep at a distance but Galvao has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Galvao turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galvao (0) vs (4) Galvao
Galvao slows the pace down.
Galvao taking a break here but Galvao is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao won't allow Galvao to pass to mount.
Galvao wants to get back to full guard but Galvao has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (7) Galvao #T1#
Galvao is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Galvao will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Galvao has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Galvao struggling a bit here.
Galvao trying to control the position but Galvao is working away.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galvao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galvao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Galvao works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (10) Galvao
Galvao looking to control but Galvao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galvao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Galvao regains half guard.
Galvao controlling the pace.
Galvao has a hand on Galvao 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Galvao takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (13) Galvao
Galvao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galvao 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.
Galvao is looking to control Galvao 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galvao avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galvao works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (16) Galvao #T4#
Galvao is desperately trying to improve his position but Galvao has a good base and remains in mount.
Galvao fails to move to back control.
Galvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galvao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galvao has given up his back. Will we see Galvao going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Galvao (0) vs (19) Galvao #T5#
Galvao struggling to keep hold of the position.
Galvao trying to control the hands but Galvao breaks the grip.
Galvao keeps control of the position as Galvao tries to break free.
Galvao is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Galvao is trying to stick to Galvao's back but Galvao is turning into Galvao . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Galvao 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Galvao. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (19) Galvao
Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Galvao stands and throws Galvao 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (5) vs (19) Galvao #SUB#
Galvao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galvao wants to control but Galvao postures up.#T7#
Galvao tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.#SUB#
Galvao is trying to get an arm triangle but Galvao is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Galvao 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Galvao goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Galvao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Galvao's guard! Nice work there by Galvao ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (5) vs (21) Galvao
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Galvao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Galvao has picked Galvao up and slammed him! Galvao can't keep hold of the triangle and Galvao manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (5) vs (24) Galvao #T8#
Galvao wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Galvao being controlled for a moment.
Galvao wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Galvao tries to bench press Galvao off him but Galvao keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao slows the pace down.
Galvao wants to take a breather but Galvao manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Galvao . #SUB#
Galvao is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
#T10#
Galvao postures up.
Galvao is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Galvao isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Galvao stacks Galvao on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Galvao ! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (5) vs (27) Galvao
Galvao staying calm.
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but Galvao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Galvao can't do much from the bottom here.
Galvao is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Galvao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.
Galvao wants to control but Galvao postures up.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face as Galvao controls the position.
Galvao tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao working away.
Galvao is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T13#
Galvao controls the position.
Let's hope that Galvao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Galvao struggling a bit here.
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard.
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but Galvao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Galvao wants to control but Galvao postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao is not content to let Galvao control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao wins on points by 27 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; JoJo Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Por Pramuk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Por Pramuk trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
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.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Por Pramuk defends easily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Por Pramuk from controlling successfully. #T1#
Por Pramuk looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (2) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Por Pramuk keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #T2#
Por Pramuk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (4) Por Pramuk#SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Por Pramuk defends it easily.
Diaz pulls Por Pramuk in to control the position.
Por Pramuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Por Pramuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Por Pramuk looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (4) vs (4) Por Pramuk#SUB2#
Por Pramuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Por Pramuk trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Por Pramuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diaz passes into half guard.
Por Pramuk is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz is pressing down on Por Pramuk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Por Pramuk is holding on for now.
Por Pramuk works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Por Pramuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Por Pramuk keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz trying to control but Por Pramuk is working from the bottom.
Diaz pushes down on Por Pramuk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Por Pramuk gets full guard.#SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5#
Por Pramuk trying to control the position.
Diaz passes Por Pramuk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz is trying to control. Por Pramuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (7) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Por Pramuk tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You can see the frustration on Por Pramuk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Por Pramuk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz just content to control the position.
Por Pramuk is trying to improve his position.
Por Pramuk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Por Pramuk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Por Pramuk defends it well.
Por Pramuk is looking to improve his position.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Por Pramuk is having none of it. #SUB#
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Por Pramuk sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Por Pramuk regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Por Pramuk keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Por Pramuk is retaining full guard.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Por Pramuk.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Por Pramuk is keeping the position.
Diaz 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#
Por Pramuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.#T9##SUB2#
Por Pramuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz passes Por Pramuk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Por Pramuk is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Por Pramuk tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.#T10#
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz is thwarting Por Pramuk's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz is keen to just control but Por Pramuk is a slippery customer.
Por Pramuk is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (10) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Diaz works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (13) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Por Pramuk pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Por Pramuk right now.
#T11##SUB#
Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Diaz is hanging on to Por Pramuk's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a rear naked choke here but Por Pramuk reverses the position brilliantly into Diaz's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (13) vs (6) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (13) vs (9) Por Pramuk#SUB2#
Por Pramuk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Por Pramuk but great work by Diaz. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (17) vs (9) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Por Pramuk keeps working. #T12#
Por Pramuk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
Por Pramuk is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diaz jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (20) vs (9) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz is really struggling to control Por Pramuk but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T13##SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Por Pramuk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Por Pramuk struggling a bit here.
Diaz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Por Pramuk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T14#
Por Pramuk tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Por Pramuk tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Por Pramuk is still trying to improve position.
Por Pramuk is not content to let Diaz control the position. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Por Pramuk is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Por Pramuk tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 20 to 9.
After the big win, JoJo Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Dieselnoi Por Pramuk had this to say: 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tektas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tektas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Tektas persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Tektas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Tektas persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Tektas.
Tektas fails with the takedown.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Tektas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Tektas
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tektas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to control. Tektas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tektas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Tektas moves into full guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee wants to control from the top but Tektas keeps moving.
Lee stays in close to Tektas's body and controls the position.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Tektas
Tektas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee trying to control the action but Tektas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lee moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Tektas
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Tektas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee wants to take Tektas's back but he can't do it this time.
Tektas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Lee tries to control but Tektas wriggling away.
Tektas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tektas wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Tektas is trying desperately to improve position.
Tektas is just holding on here. Lee manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (10) vs (0) Tektas#T4#
Tektas rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Tektas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Tektas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Tektas#SUB2#
Tektas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (14) vs (2) Tektas#SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tektas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lee's guard! Nice work there by Tektas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (14) vs (4) Tektas
Tektas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (16) vs (4) Tektas
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tektas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tektas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Tektas is retaining full guard. #T5#
Lee wants to control from the top but Tektas keeps moving.
Lee won't allow Tektas to sweep him here.
Tektas trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee won't allow Tektas to sweep him here. #T6#
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tektas's guard.
Lee is trying to control. Tektas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Tektas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tektas. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (19) vs (4) Tektas
Tektas 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.
Tektas is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tektas trying to control but Lee postures up.
Tektas manages to get to full guard.
Tektas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Tektas looking for a sweep. Not yet Tektas, not yet.
Tektas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Tektas trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Tektas is keeping the position.
Lee wants to control from the top but Tektas keeps moving.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tektas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tektas trying to control the position.
#T8#
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (22) vs (4) Tektas
Tektas is not content to let Lee 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.
Tektas is looking to reverse the position.
Tektas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tektas keeps working. #T9#
Tektas is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Tektas tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Tektas is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is pressing down on Tektas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tektas is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Tektas defends it.
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (25) vs (4) Tektas#T10##SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tektas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tektas keeps working.
Lee wants to control for a moment but Tektas uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tektas tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T11#
Lee is thwarting Tektas's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tektas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tektas trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Tektas is defending the position. #T12#
Tektas wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is keen to just control but Tektas is a slippery customer.
Tektas wants to get back to full guard.
Tektas is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tektas wants to control but Lee passes easily into half guard.
Tektas is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Tektas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tektas.
Tektas is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Tektas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee wants to control from the top but Tektas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tektas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tektas trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
#T14##SUB2#
Tektas has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Tektas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Tektas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Tektas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Tektas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee stands and throws Tektas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (28) vs (4) Tektas
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.
Morrison Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Demetrius Tektas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hell tries to avoid it but MacGowan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hell to the ground. Hell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
MacGowan tries to sprawl but Hell drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Hell
Hell is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hell controlling the pace.
MacGowan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is controlling Hell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hell wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hell is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hell is looking to stall here but MacGowan recovers full guard.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass. #T2#
Hell is still trying to improve position.
Hell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hell advances to half guard. #T3#
Hell trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan is looking to improve his 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.
Hell is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.#T4#
MacGowan is looking to control Hell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Hell wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hell is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it. #T5#
Hell is stalling here. MacGowan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MacGowan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Hell
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Hell is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working.
Hell prevents MacGowan from moving into mount.
MacGowan controlling the position.
Hell prevents MacGowan from improving position. #T7#
Hell struggling a bit here.
MacGowan gets to mount! Hell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (2) Hell
Hell tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hell is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hell wants to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hell is holding on tight.
#T9#
MacGowan tries to control but Hell wriggling away.
MacGowan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hell to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (9) vs (2) Hell
Hell prevents MacGowan from getting a body triangle.
Hell tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan tries to get the hooks in deep but Hell pushed the leg off. #T10#
Hell trying to control the action but MacGowan just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
MacGowan 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, Hell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hell wants to escape the position.
Hell trying to control the hands but MacGowan breaks the grip. #T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - MacGowan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Hell tries to break free.
Hell just trying to survive but MacGowan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Hell right now.
#T12#
MacGowan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hell is really stuck here.
Hell wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free.
MacGowan is riding his opponent, not letting Hell buck him off.
Hell prevents MacGowan from getting a body triangle.#T13#
Hell trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Hell manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (9) vs (4) Hell
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (11) vs (4) Hell
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Hell.#SUB2#
Hell has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hell is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up. #T14#
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hell working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hell's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Shane MacGowan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 9 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Simone drives through and clinches with Ribbler against the ropes.
#TD2#
Simone drags the fight down to the ground.
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#
Ribbler 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.
Simone pulls Ribbler in to control the position.
Simone looking to control.
Ribbler being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribbler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Simone has his hands on Ribbler's head, controlling the position.
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.#SUB2#
Simone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ribbler has passed into half guard!
Simone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Simone is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working. #T2#
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Ribbler is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribbler prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Simone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Simone wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Ribbler is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Ribbler is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribbler controlling the action here.
Ribbler is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now.
Simone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ribbler is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Ribbler has passed into half guard.
Simone is trying to control but can't.
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.
Simone controlling the position well.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone trying to control here.
Simone is looking to get back to full guard here but Ribbler has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (3) vs (0) Simone#T5#
Ribbler working away.
Simone is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Simone looking for a sweep but Ribbler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (5) vs (0) Simone
Simone wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simone wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.#T6#
Ribbler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Simone is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ribbler is staying active.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simone tries to hold on but Ribbler postures up.
Simone tries to control the position but Ribbler now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (8) vs (0) Simone
Simone breaks Ribbler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (8) vs (2) Simone#T7#
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (10) vs (2) Simone
Simone keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone is pulling down on Ribbler's head to control his posture.
Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Ribbler trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Ribbler has passed into half guard.
Simone wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Simone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ribbler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Simone is staying active underneath Ribbler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Ribbler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone is trying to control but Ribbler passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (13) vs (2) Simone
Simone tries to bench press Ribbler off him but Ribbler keeps the position.
Ribbler wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Ribbler advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (15) vs (2) Simone
Simone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Simone is still trying to improve position.
Simone wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribbler trying to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ribbler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Ribbler prevents Simone from getting the reversal.
Ribbler wants to control the pace but Simone is squirming around nicely.
Simone is looking to get to half guard.
Ribbler controlling his opponent.
Simone tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away. #T12#
Simone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ribbler wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ribbler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone can't escape the position.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Simone to control.
Simone prevents Ribbler from taking his back.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.
Ribbler controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Simone is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Ribbler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simone tries to reverse the position but Ribbler maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone reaches up to try and control the position but Ribbler seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Simone rolls and tries to escape and now Ribbler has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (18) vs (2) Simone
Simone wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ibbe Ribbler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 19 wins and 16 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 25 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wasa as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Wasa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Wasa
Brown wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to hold on to Wasa's head to control him but Wasa postures up.
Wasa uses his free foot to push down on Brown 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown . Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Wasa#T1#
Brown can't escape the position.
Wasa controlling the pace for now.
Wasa is trying to control here but Brown has managed to regain half guard.
Wasa is thwarting Brown 's attempts to control the position.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Wasa not doing much here.
#T2#
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Wasa looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Wasa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown trying to control the position.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Brown controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself. #T4#
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Wasa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown 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.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully. #T7#
Wasa forces his way into half guard.
Wasa is looking to pass Brown 's guard but actually Brown recovers to full guard.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Wasa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up. #SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Wasa trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
Wasa passes into half guard.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown trying to hold on to Wasa's head to control him but Wasa postures up.
Wasa is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wasa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (5) Wasa#T10##SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wasa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wasa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T11#
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Brown 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12#
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (9) Wasa
Wasa is trying to stick to Brown 's back but Brown is turning into Wasa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wasa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (9) Wasa
Brown wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
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.#T13#
Brown won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Wasa wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown prevents Wasa from improving his position.
Wasa has a hand on Brown 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brown takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (9) vs (9) Wasa
Brown fails to take his opponent's back. #T14#
Wasa wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Wasa is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown controlling from mount.
Wasa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa tries to improve his position but instead Brown has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (12) vs (9) Wasa
Brown doesn't have the hooks in and Wasa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (11) Wasa
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Antonio Brown retains his bantamweight title!
After the big win, Antonio Brown made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Warrior Fight Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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