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CACC 207: Steel vs Simon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Manuel Neuer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Neuer moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Silva Jr successfully pulls guard.
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Neuer wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Neuer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neuer wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Neuer from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr pulls Neuer in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neuer is one step ahead there.
Neuer wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Neuer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Neuer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Silva Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Neuer is looking to defend but Silva Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Neuer! Silva Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Neuer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rich Silva Jr!
Our winner, Rich Silva Jr, 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Blood moves into the clinch.
Pripyat prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been hearing reports that Blood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pripyat is defending well.
Pripyat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blood prevents it.
Pripyat has Blood pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Blood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Blood is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pripyat can't fight it off and eventually Blood manages to take the fight to the floor. Pripyat looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Blood is pushing down on Pripyat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pripyat is fighting to maintain full guard but Blood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Blood 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.
Pripyat 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pripyat is looking to cinch up a triangle. Blood throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pripyat's body to avoid the submission. Pripyat has instead reached around Blood's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pripyat arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mulligan rushes Breaker and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Mulligan has picked Breaker up - he's going for a ride! Mulligan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Mulligan
Breaker wants to improve his position but Mulligan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Mulligan seems to be looking for submissions.
Breaker trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Mulligan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Breaker is just riding it out for now. Mulligan eventually gives up the hold.
Mulligan stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mulligan seems to be working for a kimura but Breaker defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Mulligan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mulligan seems to be working for a kimura but Breaker defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura but Breaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mulligan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Breaker defends it well. #SUB2#
Mulligan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Breaker is just riding it out for now. Mulligan eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Breaker regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mulligan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mulligan drops back looking for a leg! Breaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Breaker manages to kick Mulligan off! Mulligan jumps back into Breaker's guard. #SUB2#
Mulligan drops back looking for a leg! Breaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Breaker manages to kick Mulligan off! Mulligan jumps back into Breaker's guard.
Breaker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Breaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mulligan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mulligan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving.
Mulligan passes Breaker's left leg - he's now 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.#SUB2#
Mulligan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Breaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Breaker is refusing to be controlled, as Mulligan sits in half guard. #T4#
Breaker manages to get to full guard.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving. #SUB#
Mulligan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mulligan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Breaker working for a triangle but Mulligan defends it easily.
#T5#
Mulligan trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Breaker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Breaker looking for a guillotine here but Mulligan defends easily.
Mulligan stands and throws Breaker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (5) Mulligan#T6#
Breaker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Mulligan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Breaker gets full guard.#SUB#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mulligan is aware though and is defending well.
Mulligan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully.
Mulligan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Breaker keeping full guard, as Mulligan tries to pass.
Breaker looking to control.
#T7#
Breaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (5) Mulligan
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Breaker wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mulligan holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Mulligan working for a triangle but Breaker defends it easily.
Mulligan keeping full guard, as Breaker tries to pass. #T8#
Mulligan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mulligan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Breaker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Breaker trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
Mulligan working a defensive guard here.
Breaker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9##SUB2#
Mulligan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mulligan is trying to control the position but Breaker postures up.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mulligan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mulligan looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulligan, not yet.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Breaker content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mulligan has locked up a guillotine! Mulligan's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Breaker is holding on here and Mulligan must be using up a lot of energy. Breaker has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mulligan gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fionn Mulligan!
Fionn Mulligan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; D.D Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dada Segbo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Panda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (0) Segbo#SUB#
Panda is working for a submission of some sort.
Segbo is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Segbo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Segbo defends it well.
Panda is trying to control. Segbo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Panda wants to work for an arm triangle but Segbo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Segbo wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Segbo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Panda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Segbo is just riding it out for now. Panda eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Panda seems to be looking for submissions.
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Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Segbo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Segbo has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Panda wants to pass to mount but Segbo is defending the position. #SUB2#
Segbo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Segbo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Panda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Segbo sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Panda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Segbo sees it coming and defends easily.
Segbo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panda trying to control but Segbo is working from the bottom.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Segbo is keeping the position.
Panda wants to control from the top but Segbo keeps moving.
Segbo working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Panda 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.
Segbo has Panda pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda wants to control from the top but Segbo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Segbo is looking for a triangle here but Panda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (5) vs (0) Segbo#SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Segbo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Panda working away.#T5##SUB#
Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but Segbo is defending well.
Segbo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Segbo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Panda tries for a kimura but Segbo is defending well.
Segbo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Panda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Segbo struggling a bit here.
Segbo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Segbo gets back to full guard.
Panda wants to control from the top but Segbo keeps moving.
Segbo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7##SUB#
Panda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Segbo controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself.
Segbo keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Segbo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Panda trying to control but Segbo is working from the bottom. #T8#
Panda postures up.
Segbo keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Panda is posturing up here but Segbo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Panda tries to roll out but it's too tight and Panda has to tap! Slick submission there by Segbo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dada Segbo!
A very excited looking Dada Segbo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Shayne Corson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Corson clinches with his opponent.
Corson tries to pull guard but Barnkvist holds him up against the ropes and eventually Corson drops back down to his feet.
Corson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnkvist is defending well.
Barnkvist has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Barnkvist gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Corson
Barnkvist controlling the pace.
Barnkvist trying to control from Corson's half guard. Corson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Corson keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist trying to control but Corson is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (5) vs (0) Corson#T1#
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Corson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnkvist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnkvist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Corson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Barnkvist tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Corson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnkvist's best efforts.#T2#
Corson won't allow Barnkvist to pass to mount.
Barnkvist slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnkvist wants to advance to full mount but Corson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnkvist controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Corson keeps moving.
Barnkvist being controlled here momentarily.
Corson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Barnkvist passes into 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.
Corson is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist trying to control from half guard but Corson is working away.
Corson is trying to maintain the position but Barnkvist is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnkvist moves into full mount! Corson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (8) vs (0) Corson#SUB#
Barnkvist is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Corson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Corson shrugs it off.
We've been informed that Corson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Barnkvist wants to control the action but instead Corson gets a body lock and reverses into Barnkvist's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (8) vs (2) Corson
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist 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: Barnkvist (10) vs (2) Corson
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but Corson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Corson gets back to full guard.
Barnkvist works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Corson is defending the position. #T5##SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnkvist is looking to stall here but Corson recovers full guard.
Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist trying to control but Corson is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnkvist slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Barnkvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corson keeps working.
Corson is in trouble now - Barnkvist has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (13) vs (2) Corson
Corson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Corson keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnkvist trying to control but Corson is having none of it. #T7#
Corson regains half guard.
Barnkvist not doing much here.
Corson is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corson controlling the position well.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Corson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnkvist frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (16) vs (2) Corson#T8#
Barnkvist controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corson is looking to escape. #SUB#
Barnkvist working for a guillotine from mount but Corson is in no mood to give up.
Corson is looking to improve his position but Barnkvist isn't that keen on the idea.
Corson 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.#T9##SUB#
Barnkvist seems to be working for a kimura but Corson defends the submission attempt.
Barnkvist is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnkvist passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (19) vs (2) Corson
Corson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Barnkvist wants to finish this one by submission but Corson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barnkvist.
Corson gets back to half guard.
Corson tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.#T10#
Barnkvist controlling the action here.
Barnkvist is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (22) vs (2) Corson
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corson is looking to escape.
Corson tries to reverse the position but Barnkvist maintains control.
Barnkvist tries to control but Corson wriggling away. #T11#
Barnkvist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Corson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnkvist goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Corson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (22) vs (4) Corson#SUB#
Corson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Corson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnkvist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corson has managed to get both his arms back between Barnkvist's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Corson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Corson trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnkvist has his foot on Corson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corson works his way back into a safe position though.#T13#
Barnkvist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (24) vs (4) Corson
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corson trying to control the position.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Corson has his foot on Barnkvist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnkvist works his way back into a safe position though.
Corson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Corson keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass. #T14##SUB2#
Corson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnkvist defends well.
Barnkvist forces his way into half guard.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Corson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Corson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Corson 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: Barnkvist (24) vs (8) Corson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corson trying to control the action but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 24 to 8.
A relieved looking Peter Barnkvist thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Conforto instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gatsby is fighting off a takedown attempt but Conforto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gatsby to the mat. Gatsby regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Gatsby
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gatsby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conforto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conforto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Conforto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby looking to control.
#T1#
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gatsby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conforto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conforto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving. #T2#
Conforto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Gatsby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conforto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Conforto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conforto passes Gatsby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gatsby gets back to full guard.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T3#
Conforto is pushing down on Gatsby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gatsby is fighting to maintain full guard but Conforto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gatsby trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gatsby is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
#SUB2#
Gatsby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conforto pulls his head out easily.
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gatsby 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.#T4##SUB#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Gatsby is retaining full guard.
Conforto is pushing down on Gatsby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gatsby is fighting to maintain full guard but Conforto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conforto is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Conforto tries to pass to full mount but Gatsby defends it.
Conforto is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gatsby trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gatsby looking for a guillotine here but Conforto defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gatsby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conforto defends it easily.#T6#
Gatsby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conforto slips nicely into half guard.
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Conforto trying to control from half guard but Gatsby is working away. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Gatsby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Gatsby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conforto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gatsby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto slips nicely into half guard.
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg. #T8#
Conforto controlling the action here. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gatsby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conforto pulls his head out easily.
Gatsby is not content to let Conforto control the position.#SUB2#
Gatsby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but Gatsby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conforto to get the leverage. #SUB#
Conforto is working for a kimura but Gatsby is defending it quite comfortably.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Conforto keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
#T10#
Gatsby gets back to full guard.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Conforto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gatsby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conforto has managed to get both his arms back between Gatsby's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Conforto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conforto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11##SUB2#
Gatsby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatsby controls Conforto momentarily but Conforto frees himself.
Conforto looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gatsby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conforto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conforto slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto. #SUB#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsby has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13#
Gatsby is staying active underneath Conforto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Conforto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conforto is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Conforto 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.
#SUB#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsby has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Gatsby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Conforto passes Gatsby's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conforto takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Billy Conforto 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Corey Clark !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Krawlee shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Clark clinches.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Krawlee has picked Clark up - he's going for a ride! Krawlee dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (0) Clark #SUB#
Krawlee is working for a kimura but Clark is defending it quite comfortably.
Clark 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.
Clark trying to hold on to Krawlee's head to control him but Krawlee postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krawlee 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.
#T1##SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura but Clark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krawlee to get the leverage.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Krawlee is working for an americana but Clark has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Krawlee was thinking about the submission.
Clark seems keen to control Krawlee's posture.#T2#
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Krawlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Krawlee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krawlee has Clark in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (2) Clark
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Krawlee trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Krawlee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clark looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee looking to control.
#T4#
Krawlee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Krawlee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clark is aware though and is defending well.
Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T5#
Clark advances to half guard.
Krawlee trying to control here.
Clark trying to mount his opponent but Krawlee defends it.
Clark stalling.
Clark is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it. #T6#
Clark controlling the pace.
Krawlee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krawlee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krawlee is keeping the position for now.
Clark slips nicely into half guard.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Krawlee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krawlee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Clark is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it.
Krawlee is trying to control but can't.
Clark trying to mount his opponent but Krawlee defends it. #SUB#
Krawlee actively working from the bottom here.
Clark stalling.
Clark trying to control from half guard but Krawlee is working away. #T9#
Krawlee tries to get to full guard but Clark has control of the leg.
Krawlee is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clark trying to mount his opponent but Krawlee defends it. #T10#
Krawlee is trying to control but can't.
Krawlee is trying to get back to full guard.
Krawlee wants to control but Clark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Clark is looking for a kimura but Krawlee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clark to get the leverage. #T11#
Clark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krawlee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Clark 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.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Krawlee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps 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.
Krawlee is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee controlling the position well. #T12#
Clark is taking a breather. Krawlee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Clark is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it.
Clark prevents Krawlee from improving his position.
Clark is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it. #T13#
Krawlee is trying to get back to full guard.
Clark stalling.
Clark wants to control but Krawlee is keeping him busy.
Clark wants to free his trapped foot but Krawlee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clark stalling. #T14#
Krawlee is looking to control Clark 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krawlee avoid being mounted?
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.
Clark is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it. #SUB2#
Clark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Krawlee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Krawlee gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Krawlee takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Kreepee Krawlee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei! And in the blue corner, fighting out of , with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
La Vellei shoots in and bounces Timmermans off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: La Vellei (2) vs (0) Timmermans
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmermans is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
Timmermans is trying to control the position but La Vellei postures up.
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmermans is retaining full guard.
La Vellei trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Timmermans keeping full guard, as La Vellei tries to pass. #SUB#
La Vellei drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Timmermans dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (2) vs (2) Timmermans
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei is trying to keep Timmermans in close.
Timmermans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
La Vellei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timmermans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timmermans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Timmermans stays in close to La Vellei's body and controls the position.
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
La Vellei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timmermans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Timmermans looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
La Vellei trying to control the position.
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
La Vellei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Timmermans controlling from the top position. #SUB#
La Vellei looking for subs off his back but Timmermans has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
La Vellei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Timmermans slows the pace down in half guard.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.
Timmermans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are battling for position here. La Vellei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
La Vellei trying to control the position.
#T4#
Timmermans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Timmermans passes La Vellei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
La Vellei is looking to control Timmermans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can La Vellei avoid being mounted?
La Vellei is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Timmermans is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Timmermans wants to take a breather but La Vellei is having none of it. #SUB#
La Vellei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
La Vellei is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Timmermans is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T5##SUB2#
Timmermans is trying to work for a kimura but La Vellei is defending well.
La Vellei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Timmermans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Timmermans is trying to control. La Vellei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Timmermans is thwarting La Vellei's attempts to control the position.
Timmermans content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back.
Timmermans trying to control from half guard but La Vellei is working away.
La Vellei is looking for a sweep. Timmermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
La Vellei regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Timmermans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Timmermans wants to take a breather but La Vellei is having none of it.
Timmermans prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
La Vellei trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Timmermans seems to be looking for submissions.
La Vellei is staying active underneath Timmermans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
La Vellei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Timmermans is working away from the top position though.
Timmermans is trying to control the action in half guard but La Vellei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
La Vellei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
La Vellei is staying active underneath Timmermans, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
La Vellei tries to get to full guard but Timmermans has control of the leg.
Timmermans works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (2) vs (5) Timmermans
Timmermans looking to control but La Vellei is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Timmermans controlling from mount.
Timmermans is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T9##SUB2#
Timmermans is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but La Vellei is surviving well by controlling Timmermans's body position as best he can.
La Vellei bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (4) vs (5) Timmermans
La Vellei looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Timmermans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and La Vellei defends well.
Timmermans looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmermans, not yet. #SUB#
La Vellei has gone for a leg lock! Timmermans slips out almost immediately though and dives into La Vellei's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (4) vs (7) Timmermans#SUB#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Timmermans slips nicely into half guard.
La Vellei trying to hold on to Timmermans's head to control him but Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans wants to pass to mount but La Vellei is defending the position.
Timmermans is looking to take a break and control but La Vellei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Vellei tries to roll over but Timmermans keeps him under control.#T11#
Timmermans wants to free his trapped foot but La Vellei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard but Timmermans has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (4) vs (10) Timmermans
Timmermans wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy.
La Vellei is letting Timmermans control him for a moment.
La Vellei is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Timmermans wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy.
Timmermans working away.
Timmermans trying to control the action but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
La Vellei is trying to get back to half guard.
Timmermans trying to control the position but La Vellei is working away.
Timmermans is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt La Vellei will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T13#
La Vellei wants to control but Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy.
La Vellei sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Timmermans 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.#T14#
La Vellei wants to improve his position but Timmermans is controlling well.
Timmermans is trying to control the action in half guard but La Vellei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Timmermans passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (4) vs (13) Timmermans
Timmermans trying to control the action but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
La Vellei is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timmermans is looking to take a break and control but La Vellei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmermans wins on points by 13 to 4.
Casper Timmermans made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Andy Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Shifter moves into the clinch successfully.
Shifter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Shifter jumps into guard, dragging Halo to the mat.
Shifter trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Halo has gone for a leg lock! Shifter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (0) Halo
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shifter stands and throws Halo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (5) vs (0) Halo
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
Halo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shifter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shifter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shifter is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Halo looking to control.
#T2#
Shifter 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.
Shifter preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Halo has his foot on Shifter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shifter works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shifter is aware though and is defending well.
Halo is looking to sweep but instead, Shifter has passed into half guard.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Halo is not content to let Shifter control the position.
Halo is trying to control but Shifter passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (8) vs (0) Halo
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
Halo struggling a bit here.
Halo is not content to let Shifter control the position.
Halo tries to bench press Shifter off him but Shifter keeps the position.
Halo is not content to let Shifter control the position. #T4#
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Shifter trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Halo is trying to control Shifter's posture but Shifter avoids it.
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Shifter keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Shifter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working. #T5#
Halo is trying to improve his position.
Halo gets back to half guard.
Halo wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halo won't allow Shifter to pass to mount.
Shifter trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Halo trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
#T6#
Halo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (11) vs (0) Halo
Halo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shifter controlling his opponent.
Shifter avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Shifter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo wants to control but Shifter passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (14) vs (0) Halo
Halo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Halo trying to get back to full guard but Shifter takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (17) vs (0) Halo
Shifter wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Shifter is really struggling to control Halo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Halo is looking to get to 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.
Shifter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Halo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (20) vs (0) Halo
Shifter controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Shifter struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T9#
Halo is really stuck here.
Shifter keeps control of the position easily here as Halo tries to buck him off.
Halo wants to escape the position.
Halo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Halo is in bad spot here.
Halo is keeping busy.
Shifter is not going to allow Halo to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
#T10#
Halo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Halo is looking to get to half guard.
Shifter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Halo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (23) vs (0) Halo
Halo tries to escape the position.
Halo is keeping busy.
Halo trying to control the hands but Shifter won't let him.
Shifter struggling to keep hold of the position.
Halo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Halo tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.#T11#
Well, if Shifter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shifter jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (26) vs (0) Halo
Halo 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.
Halo tries to bench press Shifter off him but Shifter keeps the position.
Halo is not content to let Shifter control the position. #SUB#
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shifter's best efforts.#T12#
Halo has a hand on Shifter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shifter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (29) vs (0) Halo
Halo is working to get back to half guard.
Shifter pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shifter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape.
Shifter is looking to work his way around to Halo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T13#
Shifter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Halo reaches up to try and control the position but Shifter seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Halo rolls and tries to escape and now Shifter has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (32) vs (0) Halo
Shifter has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Halo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Shifter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Halo is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter struggling to keep hold of the position.
Halo tries to escape but Shifter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shifter takes the fight on points by 32 to 0.
Andy Shifter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'Shit happens'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jay Simon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simon darts in and clinches Steel up against the ropes.
Simon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simon tries for a takedown but Steel manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Simon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Simon
Simon trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Simon tries to advance to mount but Steel denies him.
Steel struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Simon trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simon controlling from side mount.
Steel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Simon#T2#
Steel stalling.
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.
Simon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Simon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simon holds on and takes a little breather.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Simon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel is pushing down on Simon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simon is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel wants to take a breather but Simon is having none of it. #SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Simon is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Simon is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (4) Simon
Simon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (5) vs (6) Simon
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Simon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel looking to control.
Simon trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Simon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel trying to control the position.
Simon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Simon wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Simon is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Steel looking to control.
Steel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (7) vs (6) Simon#SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel won't allow Simon to sweep him here.
Steel advances to half guard.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T8#
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Steel prevents Simon from improving his position.
Steel is stalling here. Simon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Simon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (7) vs (10) Simon
Steel struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Simon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9#
Simon tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Steel sneaks back into half guard.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working. #T10#
Simon wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard.
Steel won't allow Simon to pass to mount.
Steel trying to hold on to Simon's head to control him but Simon postures up.
Steel is doing well to control the position and prevent Simon from advancing to side control.
Simon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Simon wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simon uses his free foot to push down on Steel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (13) Simon
Simon looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simon fails to take his opponent's back.
Simon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Simon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simon is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Simon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (16) Simon
Steel is not content to let Simon control the position.
Steel is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel seems a little lost for a moment, as Simon dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon wins on points by 16 to 7.
A victorious Jay Simon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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